NEW YORK, USA – UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) stock experienced a significant downturn in recent market activity, closing the trading session sharply lower after setting a new 52-week low earlier in the day.
Market data as of the close on April 21st (7:10 pm GMT-4) indicated UNH shares finished the standard trading day at
28.78, or 6.34%, compared to the previous closing price of $454.11.
The trading day for the healthcare giant was characterized by sustained selling pressure. The stock opened at $449.76 and reached a high of
424.81**. This low point matches the 52-week low listed for the stock, highlighting the severity of the day’s decline. The 1-day chart visually confirms this downward trajectory.
In minimal after-hours movement, the stock was reported at $425.30, a slight increase of $0.020 (0.0047%).
While closing slightly above its intraday nadir, the stock finished the session significantly distant from its 52-week high of $630.73. Additional financial metrics shown include a Market Cap listed as 38.91KCr, a P/E ratio of 17.80, and a Dividend Yield of 1.97%. Market participants are evaluating this major move in the prominent Dow component stock.
