"UnitedHealth Group ( NYSE:UNH) shares rose 7.3% over the past week as retail investor sentiment on Reddit and X shifted from deeply bearish to neutral. Trading around $355, the stock has stabilized after falling significantly from its 52-week high following the December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Current sentiment scores sit at 42 out of 100, up from extreme negativity just months ago."
"UNH mentions on Reddit showed dramatic volatility over four months, with sentiment swinging from 18 on r/WallStreetBets in November to bullish peaks of 82 in late December. Reddit discussions showed significant engagement with mixed sentiment across different communities. Today, activity has cooled but tone shifted from hostile to cautiously neutral."
"Subreddit communities diverged sharply. WallStreetBets remained bearish during high-activity periods, while r/options maintained bullish sentiment. A recurring post titled "Option trade I made with UNH" saw engagement climb from 12 to 24 upvotes over 27 hours in late January, detailing a trader's deep in-the-money call position that lost nearly $3,000 when the stock tanked to $310 but has since recovered."
UnitedHealth Group shares rose 7.3% over the past week as retail investor sentiment on Reddit and X moved from deeply bearish to neutral, with the stock trading around $355 after a significant decline from its 52-week high following the December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Sentiment scores improved to 42 out of 100 from extreme negativity months earlier, and Reddit activity swung widely between communities. Subreddits diverged, with WallStreetBets bearish and r/options bullish, while options traders discussed LEAPS and deep in-the-money call positions. Berkshire Hathaway's 5 million share stake provides institutional validation, and the stock sits near its 50- and 200-day averages. Peer Cigna showed 10% revenue growth and a lower P/E, underscoring growth potential despite margin and regulatory challenges.
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