UnitedHealth Group Stock Forecast - Simple Regression

UNH Stock  USD 610.20  1.82  0.30%   
The Simple Regression forecasted value of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated on the next trading day is expected to be 593.70 with a mean absolute deviation of 13.11 and the sum of the absolute errors of 799.42. UnitedHealth Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of UnitedHealth Group's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
As of now, UnitedHealth Group's Payables Turnover is decreasing as compared to previous years. The UnitedHealth Group's current Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 1.71, while Inventory Turnover is forecasted to increase to (8.40). . The UnitedHealth Group's current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to increase to about 1.2 B. The UnitedHealth Group's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 24.3 B.
Simple Regression model is a single variable regression model that attempts to put a straight line through UnitedHealth Group price points. This line is defined by its gradient or slope, and the point at which it intercepts the x-axis. Mathematically, assuming the independent variable is X and the dependent variable is Y, then this line can be represented as: Y = intercept + slope * X.

UnitedHealth Group Simple Regression Price Forecast For the 2nd of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Regression forecasted value of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated on the next trading day is expected to be 593.70 with a mean absolute deviation of 13.11, mean absolute percentage error of 247.23, and the sum of the absolute errors of 799.42.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict UnitedHealth Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that UnitedHealth Group's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

UnitedHealth Group Stock Forecast Pattern

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UnitedHealth Group Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting UnitedHealth Group's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. UnitedHealth Group's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 592.01 and 595.39, respectively. We have considered UnitedHealth Group's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
610.20
592.01
Downside
593.70
Expected Value
595.39
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Regression forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of UnitedHealth Group stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent UnitedHealth Group stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria123.6208
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation13.1052
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0224
SAESum of the absolute errors799.4161
In general, regression methods applied to historical equity returns or prices series is an area of active research. In recent decades, new methods have been developed for robust regression of price series such as UnitedHealth Group Incorporated historical returns. These new methods are regression involving correlated responses such as growth curves and different regression methods accommodating various types of missing data.

Predictive Modules for UnitedHealth Group

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as UnitedHealth Group. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
608.92610.61612.30
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
524.54526.23671.22
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
578.87599.69620.51
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28 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
507.95558.19619.59
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Other Forecasting Options for UnitedHealth Group

For every potential investor in UnitedHealth, whether a beginner or expert, UnitedHealth Group's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. UnitedHealth Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in UnitedHealth. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying UnitedHealth Group's price trends.

UnitedHealth Group Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with UnitedHealth Group stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of UnitedHealth Group could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing UnitedHealth Group by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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UnitedHealth Group Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of UnitedHealth Group's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of UnitedHealth Group's current price.

UnitedHealth Group Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how UnitedHealth Group stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading UnitedHealth Group shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying UnitedHealth Group stock market strength indicators, traders can identify UnitedHealth Group Incorporated entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

UnitedHealth Group Risk Indicators

The analysis of UnitedHealth Group's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in UnitedHealth Group's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting unitedhealth stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether UnitedHealth Group offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of UnitedHealth Group's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Unitedhealth Group Incorporated Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Unitedhealth Group Incorporated Stock:
Is Health Care Providers & Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of UnitedHealth Group. If investors know UnitedHealth will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about UnitedHealth Group listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.043
Dividend Share
7.96
Earnings Share
15.38
Revenue Per Share
427.221
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.092
The market value of UnitedHealth Group is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of UnitedHealth that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of UnitedHealth Group's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is UnitedHealth Group's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because UnitedHealth Group's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect UnitedHealth Group's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between UnitedHealth Group's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if UnitedHealth Group is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, UnitedHealth Group's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.