UnitedHealth Q3 Profit Rises; Lifts 2014 EPS Guidance - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported third-quarter net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $1.60 billion or $1.63 per share, compared to $1.57 billion or $1.53 per share, previous year.

On average, 23 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.53 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues increased to $32.76 billion from $30.62 billion, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $32.76 billion for the quarter.

UnitedHealth Group expects 2014 revenues of approximately $130 billion and net earnings in a range of $5.60 to $5.65 per share, up from the previous estimate of $5.50 to $5.60 per share. Analysts expect the company to report full year profit per share of $5.58 on revenue of $130.14 billion.