UnitedHealth Group Shares Lowered by Wedge Capital Management

Institutional investor reduces stake in healthcare conglomerate

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:24am

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Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, an institutional investor, reduced its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) by 26.7% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 18,645 shares of the healthcare company's stock, valued at $6,155,000.

Why it matters

UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States, providing insurance and other services. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in investor sentiment and market expectations around the company's performance.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Wedge Capital Management sold 6,786 shares of UnitedHealth Group during the fourth quarter. The firm now holds 18,645 shares, down from 25,431 shares at the end of the previous quarter. UnitedHealth Group's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, with shares trading between $234.60 and $606.36 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Wedge Capital Management reduced its UnitedHealth Group holdings during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC

An institutional investment firm that has reduced its stake in UnitedHealth Group.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

A diversified healthcare company that provides insurance and other services, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Wedge Capital Management's UnitedHealth Group holdings reflects broader market volatility and uncertainty around the healthcare sector. Investors will be closely watching the company's performance and any further changes in institutional ownership.