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Net Change in Cash

UnitedHealth Group Net Change in Cash increased by 227.8% to $3.64B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 32.7%, from $5.41B to $3.64B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

A positive change indicates net cash generation, while a negative change indicates cash consumption for the period.

Detailed definition

The total net increase or decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash during the reporting period. It is the...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used to compare cash management efficiency across all public companies.

Metric ID: net_change_in_cash

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$1.25B$290.00M$4.11B$14.23B$18.55B$2.99B-$2.13B$6.11B-$7.09B$5.41B-$2.85B$3.64B
QoQ Change-76.9%>999%+246.6%+30.3%-83.9%-171.2%+387.3%-215.9%+176.3%-152.6%+227.8%
YoY Change>999%+351.6%-83.9%+81.0%+59.9%-32.7%
Range-$7.09B$18.55B
Avg YoY Growth+235.3%
Median YoY Growth+70.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's net change in cash?
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported net change in cash of $3.64B in Q1 2026.
How has UnitedHealth Group's net change in cash changed year-over-year?
UnitedHealth Group's net change in cash decreased by 32.7% year-over-year, from $5.41B to $3.64B.
What does net change in cash mean?
The total change in the company's cash position over the period.