Top-Performing Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average for August 2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ROSE 3.8% in August 2025, but a handful of stocks significantly outperformed the index. Leading the charge was UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which surged 30.3% after a dismal year-to-date performance.
Two high-profile investments catalyzed UnitedHealth's rebound. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $1.5 billion position, acquiring 5.04 million shares. Simultaneously, Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management revealed holdings of 20,000 shares and 350,000 call options. The insurer's Q2 earnings showed $111.6 billion in revenue, up $12.8 billion year-over-year, with full-year guidance projecting 15% growth.