UnitedHealth Projects 2014 Results Below Analysts' Estimates UnitedHealth Group Inc. projected 2014 earnings and revenue below analysts expectations ahead of its annual investor conference in New York. The managed-care provider forecast per-share earnings of $5.40 to $5.60 and revenue of $128 billion to $129 billion. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters most recently expected $5.67 and $132.28 billion, respectively. UnitedHealth in October had said the planned reductions in government funding for Medicare Advantage and other provisions of the health law would affect its 2014 earnings. ----------------- ----------------- And the republican mind said Obamacare was a windfall for the insurers. Damn those cuts in Medicare Advantage! If we allow seniors to own moar guns, would that make up for the cuts to MA ?
Like THE WEATHER in retail, the healthcare sector now has its all purpose excuse for poor performance.