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UnitedHealth Group gains momentum after Warren Buffett's investment

By Fatos Brasil News | August 19, 2025

Warren Buffett and UnitedHealth Group building
Quick summary: Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake in UnitedHealth (around 5 million shares, valued at ~US$1.6 billion at the end of Q2). The news sent the stock soaring and reignited the debate about the fundamentals and risks of the healthcare sector.

After one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history - with soaring medical costs, regulatory investigations and the residual effects of cyber incidents - UnitedHealth Group (UNH) returned to the spotlight when Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new position in the paper. The move was interpreted as a vote of confidence in the US healthcare leader's ability to recover.

What was revealed

  • Position size: around 5.04 million UNH shares, valued at~US$1.57-1.6 billion at the close of June 30 (13F).
  • Immediate effect: shares jumped between 9% and 14% after the announcement, reflecting improved sentiment.

Why it matters

Buffett is known for buying against the consensus, targeting leading companies that are temporarily under pressure. In the case of UNH, the bet is on the normalization of margins in supplementary health and on long-term pillars (scale, data, vertical integration).

Risks that remain on the radar

  • Medicare Advantage: revisions to star ratings and coding rules can impact bonuses and reimbursements.
  • Medical costs: elective procedures and the post-pandemic trend are still putting pressure on claims.
  • Regulation and litigation: investigations and rule changes can affect results.

Video: Analysis of Buffett's investment in UnitedHealth

Quiz: Test your knowledge of the stock market

1. What investment style is Warren Buffett best known for?
2. What does it mean when a company like Berkshire Hathaway reveals a "position" in another company?
3. What was the approximate value of Berkshire Hathaway's investment in UnitedHealth?

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