UnitedHealth (UNH, Financial)’s data and technology platform, Optum, had another quarter and now full year of double-digit percentage earnings growth in all of its segments. Due to positive results, UnitedHealth raised their 2018 adjusted earnings guidance by 16% at the midpoint to $12.45 per share. CEO David Wichmann expects Corporate Tax Reform to boost earnings and cash flows by $1.7B in 2018.
From Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio)'s fourth quarter 2018 shareholder letter.
