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UnitedHealth's Sudden Collapse 🚨

How to play this stock in 2025.

May 18, 2025

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UnitedHealth Group $UNH ( â–¼ 5.78% ) , once a titan in the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, has taken a nosedive. It is down 42.14% this year. And if you thought that was bad, brace yourself: the stock is down 35% in just the last 30 days.

This week, the plot thickened. UnitedHealth's CEO decided to make a dramatic exit, leaving the company in a state of suspense. UnitedHealth also suspended its financial outlook, citing higher-than-expected medical expenditures.

To make matters worse, analysts from Bank of America and Raymond James downgraded the stock this week.

But, is this the part where the company makes a comeback? With UnitedHealth's stock price at its lowest in five years, some investors see it as a bargain. Of course, there's always the nagging fear that it could drop even further.

Despite the current chaos, UnitedHealth remains the largest healthcare company by revenue globally. It's like the heavyweight champion of the healthcare world, with multiple revenue streams. Cash flow and valuation are the shiny lures that might just reel you in, promising a brighter future if you can weather the storm.

So, should you buy UnitedHealth's stock now in 2025, or should you avoid the stock? Here’s the answer:

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