UnitedHealth "hold"

18.01.06 - Williams Capital

NEW YORK, January 18 (newratings.com) - Analyst Beth Senko of Williams Capital Group maintains her "hold" rating on UnitedHealth Group (UNH). The target price is set to $51.

In a research note published yesterday, the analyst mentions that the company is scheduled to report its 4Q05 results on January 19. The analyst expects UnitedHealth to post its EPS for the quarter at $0.65. The share prices of companies in the managed care segment reflect the attainment of earnings estimates for 2006, Williams Capital Group says.