Company / Share Buybacks
UnitedHealth Group Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$5.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.3B / $9.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-38.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 101
Health Care
What the data says
Among 101 Health Care companies, UnitedHealth Group is in the top 2% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.2B in FY2017 to $9.0B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.3%. Ranks 2nd among 101 companies in Health Care.
Declined from $8.0B to $5.5B over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Health CareTop 2% of 101This company $5.5B Sector average $570.7M
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+871.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +4.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 38.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 101 companies in the Health Care sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2024.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.5B | -38.4% |
| FY2024 | $9.0B | +12.5% |
| FY2023 | $8.0B | +88.2% |
| FY2022 | $4.3B | -22.7% |
| FY2021 | $5.5B | +22.2% |
| FY2020 | $4.5B | +200.0% |
| FY2019 | $1.5B | +17.2% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | +6.7% |
| FY2017 | $1.2B | -70.1% |
| FY2016 | $4.0B | +234.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026