Analysts predict UnitedHealth Group will post a year-over-year increase in earnings and higher revenues for the third quarter, according to a report from Zacks Equity Research.
Four things to know:
1. Analysts said the report may boost UnitedHealth's stock if key numbers like earnings and revenue beat expectations.
2. Zacks Equity Research expects the health insurer to post quarterly earnings of $3.75 per share for the third quarter. This would be up 10 percent year over year.
3. UnitedHealth's revenues are projected to be $59.6 billion, up 5.4 percent year over year, according to the report.
4. UnitedHealth's earnings report is slated to be published on Oct. 15.