UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. Kevin Hern

29 Sep 2026, 09:04 by Kim Johansen · The Markets Daily

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in UnitedHealth Group stock on September 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

UnitedHealth Group Trading Up 0.2%

UNH stock opened at $377.52 on Tuesday. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a one year low of $255.96 and a one year high of $461.62. The company has a market capitalization of $338.86 billion, a PE ratio of 24.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.61. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $397.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $375.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 0.78.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $6.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.94 by $1.44. UnitedHealth Group had a return on equity of 16.53% and a net margin of 3.14%.The company had revenue of $112.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $110.81 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.08 EPS. UnitedHealth Group’s revenue for the quarter was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.500-20.000 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 19.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

UnitedHealth Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th were issued a dividend of $2.32 per share. This represents a $9.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 14th. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.72%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently issued reports on UNH shares. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $468.00 to $529.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $337.00 to $430.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Leerink Partners upped their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $400.00 to $462.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 14th. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $420.00 to $500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $456.56.

Check Out Our Latest Research Report on UnitedHealth Group

Insider Buying and Selling at UnitedHealth Group

In related news, CEO Patrick Conway sold 1,169 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $390.00, for a total value of $455,910.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 15,328 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,977,920. This represents a 7.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Wellington Altus USA Inc. lifted its position in UnitedHealth Group by 97.1% during the second quarter. Wellington Altus USA Inc. now owns 67 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Security National Bank of SO Dak purchased a new stake in UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 87.86% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

UnitedHealth Group Company Profile

(Get Free Report)

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care and well-being company serving individuals, employers, health care providers and government programs. Its operations are organized primarily through UnitedHealthcare and Optum.

UnitedHealthcare provides health benefit plans and services, including employer-sponsored coverage, individual and family plans, Medicare and Medicaid offerings, and other government-supported programs. Its services include health insurance administration, pharmacy benefits and care management.

Optum provides health care services, technology and data solutions, pharmacy services, and analytics to health plans, employers, government agencies, health care providers and consumers.