MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — Insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. forecast 2012 earnings growth of up to 5 percent compared to its expectations for 2011. Analysts say that outlook is conservative.
The Minnetonka, Minn., insurer said Monday that it expects 2012 earnings of between $4.55 and $4.75 per share on revenue of between $107 billion to $108 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect earnings of $4.75 per share on $108.1 billion in revenue.
UnitedHealth's forecast doesn't reflect estimates of some one-time costs or its recently announced plan to acquire Medicare Advantage plan provider XL Health Corp.
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