• UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) experiences its worst single-day percentage loss since April, with a significant drop of 19.93%.
• Piper Sandler sets a price target of $396 for UNH, indicating a potential increase of approximately 40.56% from its current trading price.
• Despite the downturn, UNH's market capitalization remains robust at approximately $255.05 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the healthcare industry.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is a leading healthcare company in the United States, providing a wide range of health benefits and services. It operates through various segments, including UnitedHealthcare and Optum, offering health insurance, healthcare services, and pharmacy care services. UnitedHealth competes with other major players in the healthcare sector, such as Anthem and Cigna.

On January 27, 2026, Piper Sandler set a price target of $396 for UNH, suggesting a potential price increase of approximately 40.56% from its current trading price of $281.73. However, on the same day, UNH experienced a significant downturn, with its stock plummeting by 19.8% to $281.96, marking its worst single-day percentage loss since April, as highlighted by Schaeffer's Research.

The stock's decline of $70.08, or approximately 19.93%, brought its price to $281.56. During the trading day, UNH reached a low of $280.40 and a high of $299.50. Despite this volatility, Piper Sandler's price target indicates optimism for a potential recovery and growth in the stock's value.

UnitedHealth Group's market capitalization stands at approximately $255.05 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the healthcare industry. The trading volume for the day reached 56.14 million shares, indicating heightened investor activity amid the stock's sharp decline. Over the past year, UNH has seen a high of $606.36 and a low of $234.60, showcasing its price fluctuations in the market.