New York, January 7, 2026, 11:10 EST — Regular session

• UnitedHealth shares slid more than 2% in late morning trade, reversing part of Tuesday’s jump
• Bernstein lifted its price target to $444; Evercore ISI started coverage with a $400 target
• Medicare Advantage rate and enrollment updates sit near-term alongside the Jan. 27 results

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares fell more than 2% on Wednesday, tracking a broader retreat in managed-care insurers. The stock was down $8.53 at $340.44 in late morning trading, while Humana slid 1.4% and Cigna dropped 2.1%.

The move comes with investors bracing for UnitedHealth’s full-year results later this month, when the company is due to set out 2026 guidance. A key…