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Leerink Partners Raises UnitedHealth Price Target by 34%, Citing ’Compelling Upside’
Leerink Partners Raises UnitedHealth Price Target by 34%, Citing ’Compelling Upside’
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Leerink Partners analyst Whit Mayo reiterated a Buy rating on UnitedHealth (UNH) shares, boosting the price target by 34% to $402—implying 14.3% upside potential. The stock climbed 1.2% following the announcement, extending its 15% monthly gain. Mayo highlighted UnitedHealth's strong Medicare Advantage positioning, with 78% of members enrolled in 4+ star plans for 2026, a metric tied to government bonuses and enrollment growth.
Optum's recovery trajectory remains pivotal. The unit continues grappling with fallout from the 2024 Change Healthcare ransomware attack, which triggered regulatory scrutiny and billions in costs. Mayo projects a rebound by 2027, a catalyst currently overshadowed by near-term headwinds.
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