UnitedHealth’s Dividend Yield Hits Historic High Amid Stock Plunge
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) now offers a dividend yield nearing 3.5%, triple the S&P 500 average, as its stock price collapses by 50% this year. The healthcare giant's payout, historically below 2%, suddenly looks attractive to income investors—but only if they believe the selloff is overdone.
Market skepticism centers on regulatory risks and cost pressures in the insurance sector. Unlike crypto assets, which thrive on volatility, traditional stocks like UNH face brutal revaluations when growth narratives fracture. The divergence highlights how yield plays require fundamentally different analysis than speculative digital assets.