UnitedHealth Group Inc stock has been downgraded by Piper Sandler analyst Jessica Tassan due to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decision not to increase Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates significantly in 2027. The company’s Medicare and Retirement unit generates 25% of its revenue, posing a negative risk-reward ratio for investors. Despite a 12% increase in sales in Q3, UnitedHealth faces funding headwinds and rising costs. With increased competition in the Medicare Advantage sector, investors may want to avoid UnitedHealth stock, as the Trump administration’s stance on health insurers could further impact the company’s performance.

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