What does optum rx — gain (loss) on portfolio actions mean?

This metric represents the net financial impact resulting from strategic adjustments to the business segment's asset portfolio, such as divestitures, asset sales, or reclassifications. It captures non-recurring gains or losses that arise when the company optimizes its business footprint or exits specific non-core operations. These actions are distinct from standard operating activities and reflect management's efforts to streamline the segment's structure.

UnitedHealth Group UNH Optum Rx — Gain (Loss) on Portfolio Actions

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$111.72B+2.0%

Gross profit$98.9B+1.8%

Operating income$9.0B-1.4%

Net income$6.3B-0.2%

EPS (diluted)$6.90+0.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$28.0B-8.8%

Total debt$77.9B-4.1%

Total equity$103.90B+3.1%

Total assets$312.64B+0.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$8.9B+63.3%

CapEx$763.0M-15.0%

Free cash flow$8.1B+78.8%

Valuation

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Market cap$382.09B+49.3%

Enterprise value$432.01B+40.9%

P/E31.7×+19.7×

P/S0.9×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin88.6%+0.4pp

Operating margin4.2%-4.0pp

Net margin2.7%-2.7pp

FCF margin4.4%-1.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.8%-11.1pp

Debt / equity0.8×-0.1×

Current ratio0.8×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by UnitedHealth Group in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept unh:GainLossOnPortfolioActions.

The official record: UnitedHealth Group’s 10-K, filed March 2, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — gain (loss) on portfolio actions?: UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported optum rx — gain (loss) on portfolio actions of -$375M in Q4 2025.
What does optum rx — gain (loss) on portfolio actions mean?: This metric represents the net financial impact resulting from strategic adjustments to the business segment's asset portfolio, such as divestitures, asset sales, or reclassifications. It captures non-recurring gains or losses that arise when the company optimizes its business footprint or exits specific non-core operations. These actions are distinct from standard operating activities and reflect management's efforts to streamline the segment's structure.