Aug 18, 2025, 9:01 AM
Aug 18, 2025, 12:00 AM
Warren Buffett invests billions in UnitedHealth amid stock decline
- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made a $1.6 billion investment in UnitedHealth Group, leading to an 11% rise in its stock.
- This marked Buffett's return to investing in UnitedHealth after liquidating his previous position in the company in 2010.
- While the investment provides short-term technical support, UnitedHealth continues to face significant operational challenges and valuation risks.
In the United States, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway announced a significant investment of $1.6 billion in UnitedHealth Group on August 15, 2025. This strategic move marks Buffett's return to investing in UnitedHealth after previously liquidating his entire position in 2010. The announcement led to a remarkable 11% surge in UnitedHealth's stock price, representing its most substantial single-day increase since 2020. The investment comes at a time when UnitedHealth's stock has been grappling with numerous challenges, including declining profit margins and an adjusted earnings guidance that dropped significantly.
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