News Summary

• UnitedHealth (UNH) fits the Dogs of the Dow profile almost perfectly right now.
• The stock has fallen 46.5% over the past year, sliding from a 52-week high of $594.81 to a current price of $314.19.
• The company expects to pay approximately $8.0 billion in dividends in 2026, alongside $2.5 billion in share repurchases.
• The medical care ratio reached 88.9% in 2025, up sharply from prior years, and 2026 guidance calls for only modest improvement to 88.8%.