UnitedHealth raised its annual profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings. CEO Stephen Hemsley aims to regain trust after an unexpected surge in medical costs. The company’s medical loss ratio for Q3 was 89.9%, in line with expectations. Optum Rx revenue rose 16% to $39.7 billion. Adjusted profit per share for 2025 is now at least $16.25. Earnings per share for the quarter were $2.92, beating estimates.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: UnitedHealth lifts 2025 profit forecast, CEO eyes growth in 2026