Operating
Deferred Revenue
UnitedHealth Group Deferred Revenue decreased by 81.3% to $20.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 300.0%, from -$10.00M to $20.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of previously paid obligations.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...
Peer comparison
Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with long-term take-or-pay contracts often show significant deferred revenue.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$262.00M | $78.00M | -$518.00M | $10.64B | $11.40B | $353.00M | $466.00M | $9.00M | -$563.00M | -$16.00M | -$10.00M | -$272.00M | $338.00M | $107.00M | $20.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +129.8% | -764.1% | >999% | +7.2% | -96.9% | +32.0% | -98.1% | <-999% | +97.2% | +37.5% | <-999% | +224.3% | -68.3% | -81.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -97.7% | — | >999% | +168.1% | -95.6% | -99.9% | -259.5% | — | -211.1% | +51.7% | — | +768.8% | +300.0% |
Range-$563.00M – $11.40B
CAGR-52.1%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth-22.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UnitedHealth Group's deferred revenue?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported deferred revenue of $20.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has UnitedHealth Group's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- UnitedHealth Group's deferred revenue increased by 300.0% year-over-year, from -$10.00M to $20.00M.
- What does deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in cash received from customers for work not yet completed.