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UNH Trading Analysis - 09/11/2026 01:43 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT
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UNH (UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware)) at $379.00. True Sentiment Bullish, delta 40-60 call 63% / put 37%, call $10,022,320 vs put $5,975,170. RSI 41.8.
- Symbol
- UNH
- Price
- $379.00
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- neutral
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-09-11 13:43:00 ET
- Author
- DeltaNeutral staff
TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):Overall Sentiment: The options sentiment is bullish, with a call dollar volume of $100.22 million and a put dollar volume of $59.75 million.
Call vs. Put: Calls represent 62.6% of the total options volume, indicating a bullish bias.
Sentiment Interpretation: The pure directional positioning suggests near-term bullish expectations.
Key Statistics: UNH
Fundamental Snapshot
Valuation
| P/E (Trailing) | 24.97 |
| P/E (Forward) | N/A |
| PEG Ratio | N/A |
| Price/Book | 6.74 |
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 news headlines for UnitedHealth Group (UNH) include:
- UnitedHealth Group reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations.
- The company announced a significant expansion of its healthcare services, entering new markets.
- There are growing concerns about the potential impact of regulatory changes on the healthcare industry.
These headlines suggest a mix of positive and negative factors that could influence UNH's stock price. The strong earnings report and expansion plans could provide a boost, while regulatory concerns might pose a risk.
Fundamental Analysis:
Revenue and Profit Margins: UNH has a total revenue of $450.13 billion and a profit margin of 3.31%. The gross margin is 88.57%, operating margin is 4.82%, and net margin is 3.31%.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): The trailing EPS is $15.55, and the trailing P/E ratio is 24.97.
Valuation: The PEG ratio is not provided, but the P/E ratio suggests that the stock might be slightly overvalued compared to its earnings growth.
Financial Health: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.95, and the return on equity (ROE) is 14.27%, indicating a relatively healthy financial position.
Fundamental Strengths and Concerns: Strengths include strong revenue, healthy profit margins, and a solid financial position. Concerns are the high P/E ratio and potential regulatory risks.
Current Market Position:
Current Price: The current price of UNH is $379.07.
Recent Price Action: The stock has been experiencing volatility, with a recent high of $391.73 and a low of $376.72.
Support and Resistance: Key support levels are around $376.72 (30-day low), and resistance levels are near $391.73 (recent high).
Technical Analysis:
SMA Trends: The 5-day SMA is $391.68, the 20-day SMA is $394.20, and the 50-day SMA is $409.17. The stock is currently below its short-term SMAs, indicating a potential downtrend.
RSI: The RSI (14) is 41.84, suggesting that the stock is approaching oversold territory but is not yet there.
MACD: The MACD is -4.7, with a signal line at -3.76, indicating a bearish signal.
Bollinger Bands: The stock price is near the lower band, suggesting potential for a bounce back.
0-30 Day Range: The stock is near the lower end of its 30-day range, indicating potential support.
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):
Overall Sentiment: The options sentiment is bullish, with a call dollar volume of $100.22 million and a put dollar volume of $59.75 million.
Call vs. Put: Calls represent 62.6% of the total options volume, indicating a bullish bias.
Sentiment Interpretation: The pure directional positioning suggests near-term bullish expectations.
Key Price Levels:
Support: $376.72 (30-day low).
Resistance: $391.73 (recent high).
Entry/Exit Levels: Observational levels; not recommendations.
25-Day Price Forecast:
Based on current trends, UNH is projected for $377.50 to $397.20 over the next 25 days, considering the current SMA trends, RSI momentum, MACD signals, and recent volatility (ATR).
The projection range assumes that the stock will continue to experience some volatility but might find support around the lower end of the range and face resistance near the higher end.
Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:
Based on the price forecast of $377.50 to $397.20:
- Bull Call Spread: Buy the $380 call and sell the $400 call. This strategy benefits from a price increase towards $397.20.
- Bear Put Spread: Buy the $370 put and sell the $360 put. This strategy benefits from a price decrease towards $377.50.
- Iron Condor: Sell the $390 call and buy the $400 call, while selling the $370 put and buying the $360 put. This strategy profits from a stable price range.
Each strategy is designed to manage risk while aligning with the projected price range.
Risk Factors:
Technical Weakness: The stock is below its short-term SMAs, and the MACD indicates a bearish signal.
Sentiment Divergences: While options sentiment is bullish, technical indicators suggest caution.
Volatility: Recent volatility and ATR suggest potential for price swings.
Summary & Conviction Level:
Overall Bias: Neutral to slightly bullish.
Conviction Level: Medium, based on the alignment of some indicators and sentiment.
Trade Idea: Monitor UNH for a potential bounce back towards $391.73 or a decline towards $376.72.
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