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Optum Rx — Goodwill

UnitedHealth Group Optum Rx — Goodwill increased by 0.2% to $21.81B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.2%, from $21.77B to $21.81B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase suggests recent M&A activity, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or write-downs of past acquisitions.

Detailed definition

Represents the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during business combinations within the pharm...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Goodwill' in segment-level balance sheet disclosures for healthcare services companies.

Metric ID: unh_segment_optum_rx_goodwill

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$15.56B$19.48B$19.47B$21.77B$21.81B
QoQ Change+25.1%-0.0%+11.8%+0.2%
YoY Change+25.1%-0.0%+11.8%+0.2%
Range$15.56B$21.81B
CAGR+40.1%
Avg YoY Growth+9.3%
Median YoY Growth+6.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — goodwill?
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported optum rx — goodwill of $21.81B in Q4 2025.
How has UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — goodwill changed year-over-year?
UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — goodwill increased by 0.2% year-over-year, from $21.77B to $21.81B.
What does optum rx — goodwill mean?
The excess purchase price paid for acquired pharmacy service businesses over their net asset value.