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UNH Trading Analysis - 08/24/2026 10:39 AM — TRU-SENTIMENT
Options chain · Stock chart · Baseline chart
UNH (UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware)) at $396.20. True Sentiment Bearish, delta 40-60 call 26% / put 74%, call $67,350 vs put $191,012. RSI 42.1.
- Symbol
- UNH
- Price
- $396.20
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- bearish
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-08-24 10:39:00 ET
- Author
- DeltaNeutral staff
TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):The overall options flow sentiment for UNH is bearish, with put dollar volume at $191,012.10 compared to call dollar volume of $67,350.50. This indicates a stronger conviction in bearish positioning among options traders. The put contracts constitute 73.9% of the total, reflecting a sentiment that expects further downside in the near term. This bearish sentiment contrasts with the technical indicators, which show some potential for a rebound.
Key Statistics: UNH
Fundamental Snapshot
Valuation
| P/E (Trailing) | 25.09 |
| P/E (Forward) | N/A |
| PEG Ratio | N/A |
| Price/Book | 10.16 |
Profitability
| EPS (Trailing) | $15.55 |
| EPS (Forward) | N/A |
| ROE | 14.27% |
| Net Margin | 3.31% |
Financial Health
| Revenue (TTM) | $450.13B |
| Debt/Equity | 1.95 |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A |
| Rev Growth | N/A |
Analyst Consensus
📈 Analysis
News Headlines & Context:
Recent headlines for UNH include:
- UNH reports strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations.
- Regulatory changes in healthcare could impact future revenue streams.
- UNH expands its telehealth services, aiming to capture a larger market share.
- Concerns arise over potential healthcare reforms that may affect profit margins.
- Analysts express caution regarding rising operational costs in the healthcare sector.
These headlines suggest a mixed sentiment around UNH, with strong earnings potentially supporting the stock, while regulatory concerns and rising costs may weigh on future performance. The expansion into telehealth could provide a growth avenue, aligning with the current technical indicators that show some bullish momentum.
Fundamental Analysis:
UNH's total revenue stands at $450.13 billion, but the revenue growth rate is currently not available. The trailing EPS is $15.55, with a trailing P/E ratio of 25.09, indicating that the stock is valued at a premium compared to its earnings. The gross margin is quite high at 88.57%, while the operating margin is lower at 4.82%, reflecting potential operational challenges. The net profit margin is 3.31%, which is relatively modest.
Key strengths include a return on equity (ROE) of 14.27% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, suggesting a higher level of leverage. The fundamentals indicate a strong revenue base but highlight concerns regarding profit margins and operational efficiency. The absence of free cash flow data and forward EPS makes it difficult to assess future growth potential accurately. Overall, the fundamentals present a mixed picture, which may not fully align with the bullish technical indicators.
Current Market Position:
The current price of UNH is $396.97, with recent price action showing a slight upward trend. Key support is at $390.85, while resistance is identified at $400.00. The intraday momentum indicates a positive trend, with the last recorded close at $396.97, up from a low of $390.85 earlier in the day.
Technical Analysis:
Technical Indicators
The 5-day SMA is at $390.89, while the 20-day SMA is at $404.97, indicating a bearish crossover as the price is below both the 20-day and 50-day SMAs. The RSI at 42.09 suggests that the stock is approaching oversold territory, while the MACD indicates bearish momentum. The Bollinger Bands show the price is currently near the lower band at $382.22, suggesting potential for a bounce if the price stabilizes. The 30-day high is $461.62, indicating significant downside from recent highs.
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):
The overall options flow sentiment for UNH is bearish, with put dollar volume at $191,012.10 compared to call dollar volume of $67,350.50. This indicates a stronger conviction in bearish positioning among options traders. The put contracts constitute 73.9% of the total, reflecting a sentiment that expects further downside in the near term. This bearish sentiment contrasts with the technical indicators, which show some potential for a rebound.
Key Price Levels:
These levels indicate that a break below $390.85 could confirm bearish sentiment, while a move above $400.00 may invalidate the current bearish outlook.