UnitedHealth (UNH) reported Q4 FY 2017 earnings of $2.44 per share (versus $2.11 in Q4 FY 2016), missing analysts' consensus estimate of $2.52.
The company's quarterly revenues amounted to $52.061 bln (+9.5% y/y), generally in-line with analysts' consensus estimate of $51.570 bln.
The company also issued guidance for FY 2018, projecting EPS of $12.30-12.60, including tax benefits, compared to its previous EPS forecast of $10.55-10.85 and versus analysts' consensus estimate of $11.20.
UNH rose to $234.78 (+2.69%) in pre-market trading.