UnitedHealth Group UNH Optum — Total operating costs

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Questions, answered.

What is UnitedHealth Group's optum — total operating costs?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported optum — total operating costs of $60.45B in Q1 2026.

How has UnitedHealth Group's optum — total operating costs changed year-over-year?

UnitedHealth Group's optum — total operating costs increased by 0.8% year-over-year, from $59.99B to $60.45B.

What is the long-term trend for UnitedHealth Group's optum — total operating costs?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), UnitedHealth Group's optum — total operating costs has grown at a 15.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $168.71B to $261.08B.

What does optum — total operating costs mean?

The total expenses incurred by the Optum segment to deliver its healthcare services, including medical costs, pharmacy costs, and administrative overhead. This metric is essential for evaluating the segment's cost structure and operational efficiency. It reflects the resources required to maintain the scale of Optum's service delivery network.