What is UnitedHealth Group's short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $6.07B in Q4 2025.

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

UnitedHealth Group Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt increased by 33.5% to $6.07B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryLeverage

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase may signal higher refinancing risk or a shift in capital structure, while a decrease indicates debt reduction or successful long-term refinancing.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of total debt obligations, including bank loans, commercial paper, and the current portion o...

Peer comparison

Standard debt metric; peers report this as current portion of long-term debt or short-term borrowings.

Metric ID: other_debt_current

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$4.55B	$6.07B
QoQ Change	—	+33.5%
YoY Change	—	+33.5%

Range$4.55B – $6.07B

Avg YoY Growth+33.5%

Median YoY Growth+33.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt?: UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $6.07B in Q4 2025.
What does short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt mean?: The amount of debt the company must repay within the next year.