One way UnitedHealth puts its excess cash to work is by paying -- and steadily growing -- its dividend payment. This is a feature that Buffett undoubtedly appreciates. Known for his unwavering patience, Buffett often holds on to core positions for years, if not decades.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has acquired 5 million shares in UnitedHealth Group , a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, sending the health insurer's stock up 7% in extended trading.

Berkshire Hathaway invests $1.57B in UnitedHealth (UNH), boosting shares by 10.5%. Discover key insights on its challenges, outlook, and analyst ratings.

Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio added six new stocks, including the three new secret stocks. Warren Buffett was a net seller of stocks for the eleventh straight quarter.

Berkshire Hathaway just disclosed that it dumped $1.6 billion into a sinking ship, and Wall Street instantly paid attention.

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock climbed 6.7% in Thursday afternoon trading after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) (BRK.A) disclosed that it acquired a new stake in the health insurer during Q2 2025.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) just revealed its highly anticipated buys and sells of Q2 2025. Understandably, all the focus is on the Oracle of Omaha’s purchase of more than 5 million shares in UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) rose in early trade after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) (BRK.A) disclosed that it acquired a new stake in the health insurer during Q2, 2025. The Omaha-based P&C insurance and investment behemoth acquired 5.