Equity

Unrealized Losses on Investments (Before Tax)

UnitedHealth Group Unrealized Losses on Investments (Before Tax) increased by 15.5% to $1.88B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.8%, from $2.46B to $1.88B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrealized Losses on Investments (Before Tax) shows an upward trend with a 136.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests rising interest rates or credit deterioration in the underlying assets, which may pressure capital levels.

Detailed definition

These represent the decline in market value of investment securities below their amortized cost, which have not yet been...

Peer comparison

A key focus area for investors during periods of interest rate volatility across the banking sector.

Metric ID: unrealized_losses_on_investments

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$121.00M$169.00M$274.00M$1.60B$2.84B$4.15B$3.66B$3.12B$3.46B$4.32B$2.69B$2.91B$3.00B$1.97B$2.96B$2.46B$2.21B$1.78B$1.63B$1.88B
QoQ Change+39.7%+62.1%+485.0%+77.4%+45.9%-11.6%-14.9%+10.9%+25.1%-37.8%+8.3%+3.0%-34.2%+49.9%-16.7%-10.4%-19.4%-8.6%+15.5%
YoY Change>999%>999%>999%+94.4%+21.6%+4.2%-26.6%-6.5%-13.2%-54.3%+10.0%-15.5%-26.5%-9.9%-45.1%-23.8%
Range$121.00M$4.32B
CAGR+78.1%
Avg YoY Growth+359.3%
Median YoY Growth-8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's unrealized losses on investments (before tax)?
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported unrealized losses on investments (before tax) of $1.88B in Q1 2026.
How has UnitedHealth Group's unrealized losses on investments (before tax) changed year-over-year?
UnitedHealth Group's unrealized losses on investments (before tax) decreased by 23.8% year-over-year, from $2.46B to $1.88B.
What is the long-term trend for UnitedHealth Group's unrealized losses on investments (before tax)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), UnitedHealth Group's unrealized losses on investments (before tax) has grown at a 136.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $22.00M to $1.63B.
What does unrealized losses on investments (before tax) mean?
Paper losses on investments that the bank still holds.