UnitedHealth Posts Q2 EPS Beat While CEO Brian Thompson Shooting Plea Recorded
UnitedHealth Group shares rose after strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results, with adjusted EPS of $6.38 and operating margin rising to 7.1% despite commercial cost pressures. Management said embedding AI automation into prior authorizations and routine workflows improved capital efficiency. Separately, Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking and fatally shooting UNH CEO Brian Thompson, admitting intent to kill.