UnitedHealth Group announced the tragic death of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of its insurance division, who was reportedly fatally shot in New York. During a press conference, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed that preliminary evidence indicates this was a targeted attack, and the shooter remains at large.
In their official statement, UnitedHealth Group expressed their sorrow, saying, "We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of Thompson. We are working closely with the New York Police Department." Earlier that day, the health insurer had to conclude its annual investor conference prematurely, due to handling a severe medical situation involving a team member.
On the previous day, the company had unveiled its 2025 outlook, forecasting sales ranging between $450 billion and $455 billion, alongside an anticipated adjusted earnings per share of $29.50 to $30. For 2024, UnitedHealth Group maintained its outlook of an adjusted EPS between $27.50 and $27.75. Stock price was reported at 609.39 with a change of +4.16, representing a percent change of +0.69..