Is UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Still A Bargain After Raised Guidance?

UnitedHealth Group has logged a solid year to date gain, putting fresh attention on whether the recent share price better reflects improved fundamentals or rising expectations. With earnings in focus and sentiment shaped by recent headline developments, the key issue is how much of the story is already embedded in today’s valuation. UnitedHealth Group is up 24.3% year to date, which raises the question of how firmly that advance is supported by the company’s earnings power. Recent earnings...