UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Surges 7% on Q1 Earnings Beat: Is the Turnaround Officially Here?

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) shares staged a powerful rally on April 21, 2026, skyrocketing more than 10% to close at $346.01. The massive surge, which added billions to the company's market capitalization, was triggered by a blockbuster first-quarter earnings report that handily beat Wall Street estimates and included an upward revision to the company's full-year 2026 profit forecast.