Why is UNH Down Today?
About UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED (Delaware)
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers and provides medical benefits to about 51 million members globally, including 1 million outside the US as of December 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtai...
Overall Confidence: 60%
Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis
✅ Move Confirmation
NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.
📍 Sector Context
HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS sector: -0.1%
Market Comparison
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Historical Context
UNH has moved more than 3.0% down on 5 occasions in the past year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is UNH stock down today?
UNH is down 3.1% today on 1.1x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.
Is UNH stock a buy or sell right now?
Based on current analysis, UNH shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →
What is the UNH stock price target?
UNH is currently trading at $376.41. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $365.11 - $383.93. See long-term price prediction →
Will UNH stock continue falling?
Our analysis shows a 45% probability that UNH's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $357.58 (support).
Is UNH stock oversold or overbought?
UNH's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 35.4. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.
What is the momentum for UNH stock?
UNH's 10-day momentum indicator is at -15.96. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.
Is UNH outperforming or underperforming the market?
UNH (-3.06%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.
What does MACD indicate for UNH?
UNH's MACD (-4.67) is currently below the signal line (-4.16), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.7) is moderate.
Is UNH in an uptrend or downtrend?
Based on moving average analysis, UNH is in a bearish trend. The price ($376.41) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($394.2) and 50-day SMA ($409.17). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.
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