Business Segments · Interest Expense

Optum Rx — Interest Expense

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher leverage or rising interest rates, which can compress segment operating margins.

Detailed definition

The cost of servicing debt specifically allocated to the pharmacy services segment's operations or capital structure. Th...

Peer comparison

Standard interest expense allocation found in segment-level income statements for companies with decentralized debt structures.

Metric ID: unh_segment_optum_rx_interest_expense

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Range$0.00$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — interest expense?
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported optum rx — interest expense of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
What does optum rx — interest expense mean?
The interest costs incurred by the pharmacy services segment for its debt obligations.