Gross Profit for UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
According to UnitedHealth Group's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $84.55B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$84.55B
YoY change
-7.3%
5Y CAGR
+4.4%
Peak year (2023)
$90.96B
Cumulative gross profit
$915.97B
Gross Profit history chart for UnitedHealth Group (UNH) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for UnitedHealth Group (UNH) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82.92B | -7.3% | ||
| 2024 | $89.40B | -1.7% | ||
| 2023 | $90.96B | +14.2% | ||
| 2022 | $79.62B | +14.3% | ||
| 2021 | $69.65B | +4.0% | ||
| 2020 | $67.00B | +16.3% | ||
| 2019 | $57.60B | +7.0% | ||
| 2018 | $53.85B | +14.5% | ||
| 2017 | $47.01B | +8.4% | ||
| 2016 | $43.39B | +17.2% | ||
| 2015 | $37.03B | +10.7% | ||
| 2014 | $33.43B | +10.1% | ||
| 2013 | $30.36B | +8.9% | ||
| 2012 | $27.87B | +190.7% | ||
| 2011 | $9.59B | +7.4% | ||
| 2010 | $8.93B | +21.5% | ||
| 2009 | $7.35B | -62.0% | ||
| 2008 | $19.35B | +0.6% | ||
| 2007 | $19.23B | +14.7% | ||
| 2006 | $16.76B | +38.1% | ||
| 2005 | $12.14B | -142.4% | ||
| 2004 | -$28.64B | -464.8% | ||
| 2003 | $7.85B | +15.0% | ||
| 2002 | $6.83B | +272.9% | ||
| 2001 | $1.83B | -63.1% | ||
| 2000 | $4.97B | +9.9% | ||
| 1999 | $4.52B | +17.9% | ||
| 1998 | $3.83B | +17.8% | ||
| 1997 | $3.25B | +12.4% | ||
| 1996 | $2.89B | +66.3% | ||
| 1995 | $1.74B | +54.6% | ||
| 1994 | $1.13B | +47.2% | ||
| 1993 | $764.70M | +58.5% | ||
| 1992 | $482.60M | +54.0% | ||
| 1991 | $313.40M | +41.3% | ||
| 1990 | $221.80M | +31.7% | ||
| 1989 | $168.40M | +30.3% | ||
| 1988 | $129.20M | -5.6% | ||
| 1987 | $136.90M | +52.4% | ||
| 1986 | $89.80M | +83.3% | ||
| 1985 | $49.00M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from UnitedHealth Group's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) most recent annual gross profit stands at $82.92B (2025) – declined 7.3% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, UnitedHealth Group gross profit compounded at +4.4% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
UnitedHealth Group gross profit declined from $90.96B in 2023 to $82.92B in 2025, a 8.8% drawdown.
The highest annual gross profit of $90.96B was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was -$28.64B in 2004.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) sits 2nd of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $50.55B.
UnitedHealth Group Gross Profit by Year
UnitedHealth Group Gross Profit 2025: $82.92B
UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2025 was $82.92B, declined 7.3% below 2024.
UnitedHealth Group Gross Profit 2024: $89.40B
UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2024 was $89.40B, edged down 1.7% below 2023.
UnitedHealth Group Gross Profit 2023: $90.96B
UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2023 was $90.96B, grew 14.2% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
UnitedHealth Group Gross Profit 2022: $79.62B
UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2022 was $79.62B, grew 14.3% from 2021.
UnitedHealth Group Gross Profit 2021: $69.65B
UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2021 was $69.65B.
See more financial history for UnitedHealth Group (UNH).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as UnitedHealth Group, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $250.28B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $68.56B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $54.62B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $52.98B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $48.11B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $42.96B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $26.01B | Healthcare |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) | $16.78B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is UnitedHealth Group's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is $84.55B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has UnitedHealth Group gross profit changed year-over-year?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) gross profit changed -7.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of UnitedHealth Group gross profit?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +4.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did UnitedHealth Group gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- UnitedHealth Group gross profit reached its highest annual value of $90.96B in 2023.
What was UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2024?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) gross profit in 2024 was $89.40B.
What was UnitedHealth Group gross profit in 2025?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) gross profit in 2025 was $82.92B.
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