If you'd invested in UnitedHealth Group (UNH): performance and returns
Looking for UnitedHealth Group's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would UnitedHealth Group have returned?
This calculator shows how much UnitedHealth Group stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in UnitedHealth Group
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $822 | -18% |
| 3 years ago | $784 | -22% |
| 5 years ago | $1,185 | +19% |
| 10 years ago | $3,533 | +253% |
| since inception (1985) | $1,773,166 | +177217% |
Return by year (UnitedHealth Group)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +26% | $1,259 (+26%) |
| 2025 | -35% | $822 (-18%) |
| 2024 | -4% | $789 (-21%) |
| 2023 | -1% | $784 (-22%) |
| 2022 | +6% | $828 (-17%) |
| 2021 | +43% | $1,185 (+19%) |
| 2020 | +19% | $1,414 (+41%) |
| 2019 | +18% | $1,668 (+67%) |
| 2018 | +13% | $1,885 (+89%) |
| 2017 | +38% | $2,597 (+160%) |
| 2016 | +36% | $3,533 (+253%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does UNH return?
$1,000 invested in UnitedHealth Group 10 years ago would be worth $3,533 today, i.e. +13%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was UNH's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+43%). Worst year: 2025 (-35%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in UNH since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $1,773,166 (+177217%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do UnitedHealth Group's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If UnitedHealth Group pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is UnitedHealth Group's average annual return (ROI)?
UnitedHealth Group's return on investment is about +13%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.