UnitedHealth Group UNH Optum — D&A

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Questions, answered.

What is UnitedHealth Group's optum — D&A?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported optum — D&A of $811M in Q1 2026.

How has UnitedHealth Group's optum — D&A changed year-over-year?

UnitedHealth Group's optum — D&A decreased by 3.7% year-over-year, from $842M to $811M.

What is the long-term trend for UnitedHealth Group's optum — D&A?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), UnitedHealth Group's optum — D&A has grown at a 13.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.1B to $3.48B.

What does optum — D&A mean?

This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the Optum segment for the systematic reduction in the recorded value of tangible assets and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. It reflects the capital intensity of the healthcare services business, capturing the consumption of infrastructure, technology platforms, and the value of acquired customer relationships or intellectual property over their useful lives. Monitoring this figure provides insight into the segment's ongoing investment in physical and intangible assets necessary to support its service delivery model.