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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22

Business Segments · Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software

Optum Rx — Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software

UnitedHealth Group Optum Rx — Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software remained flat by 0.0% to $77M in Q4 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.3%, from $75.25M to $77M.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2022Feb 24, 2023

How to read this metric

Higher spending suggests active investment in technology and capacity expansion, which is generally positive for long-term competitiveness.

Detailed definition

Capital expenditures directed toward physical infrastructure, technology, and software development within the pharmacy b...

Peer comparison

Standard capital expenditure (CapEx) metric for evaluating investment intensity in healthcare services.

Metric ID: unh_segment_optum_rx_purchases_of_property_equipment_and_capitalized_software

Historical Data

2 years
 FY'21FY'22
Value$301M$308M
YoY Change+2.3%
Range$301M$308M
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software?
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported optum rx — purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software of $77M in Q4 2022.
How has UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software changed year-over-year?
UnitedHealth Group's optum rx — purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software increased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $75.25M to $77M.
What does optum rx — purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software mean?
Money spent on new equipment, facilities, and software for the pharmacy business.