Stephen J Hemsley
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First SEC filing: March 19, 2026 · Latest: March 19, 2026
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Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | UNH | P | 86,700 | $288.57 | $25,019,019 | 679,493 Direct | +14.63% | Acquired | 35.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Dec. 5, 2023 | UNH | S | 66,081 | $550.39 | $36,370,322 | 635,528 Direct | -9.42% | Disposed | -28.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | UNH | S | 121,515 | $540.58 | $65,688,579 | 521,818 Direct | -18.89% | Disposed | -27.4% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 26, 2022 | UNH | S | 99,312 | $534.27 | $53,059,422 | 787,372 Direct | -11.20% | Disposed | -26.6% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 26, 2021 | UNH | S | 50,000 | $455.57 | $22,778,500 | 496,952 Direct | -9.14% | Disposed | -13.9% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 25, 2021 | UNH | S | 13,515 | $449.76 | $6,078,506 | 546,952 Direct | -2.41% | Disposed | -12.8% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 25, 2021 | UNH | S | 29,471 | $448.96 | $13,231,300 | 560,467 Direct | -5.00% | Disposed | -12.6% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Oct. 25, 2021 | UNH | S | 32,014 | $448.04 | $14,343,553 | 589,938 Direct | -5.15% | Disposed | -12.4% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| Aug. 23, 2021 | UNH | S | 70,000 | $426.30 | $29,841,000 | 621,560 Direct | -10.12% | Disposed | -8.0% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
| July 16, 2021 | UNH | S | 60,000 | $420.62 | $25,237,200 | 941,560 Direct | -5.99% | Disposed | -6.7% (price as of 2026-08-20) |
Showing latest 100 of 361 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (602,773) | $308.01 | May 14, 2035 | 602,773 | Acquired |
| June 14, 2024 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (64,130) | $262.98 | Nov. 7, 2024 | 64,130 | Disposed |
| June 14, 2024 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (53,042) | $226.64 | Nov. 7, 2024 | 53,042 | Disposed |
| June 14, 2024 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (96,706) | $160.31 | Nov. 7, 2024 | 96,706 | Disposed |
| June 14, 2024 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (118,270) | $111.16 | Nov. 7, 2024 | 118,270 | Disposed |
| Dec. 5, 2023 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (66,081) | $108.97 | Nov. 7, 2024 | 66,081 | Disposed |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (37,597) | $108.97 | Nov. 7, 2024 | 37,597 | Disposed |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (83,918) | $70.24 | Feb. 12, 2024 | 83,918 | Disposed |
| Dec. 19, 2019 | UNH | Stock Appreciation Rights | Common Stock (114,036) | $33.00 | Feb. 9, 2020 | 114,036 | Disposed |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (64,130) | $262.98 | Feb. 26, 2029 | 64,130 | Acquired |
| Nov. 30, 2018 | UNH | Stock Appreciation Rights | Common Stock (169,683) | $29.74 | Feb. 23, 2019 | 169,683 | Disposed |
| Feb. 13, 2018 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (53,042) | $226.64 | Feb. 13, 2028 | 53,042 | Acquired |
| Feb. 8, 2017 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (96,706) | $160.31 | Feb. 8, 2027 | 96,706 | Acquired |
| Feb. 9, 2016 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (118,270) | $111.16 | Feb. 9, 2026 | 118,270 | Acquired |
| Jan. 29, 2016 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (200,000) | $59.42 | Jan. 31, 2016 | 200,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2015 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (103,678) | $108.97 | Feb. 10, 2025 | 103,678 | Acquired |
| Dec. 18, 2014 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (62,500) | $57.42 | May 2, 2015 | 62,500 | Disposed |
| Dec. 18, 2014 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (187,500) | $48.36 | May 2, 2015 | 187,500 | Disposed |
| Dec. 18, 2014 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (150,000) | $55.36 | Feb. 3, 2015 | 150,000 | Disposed |
| Dec. 18, 2014 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (450,000) | $45.28 | Feb. 3, 2015 | 450,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2014 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock | $70.24 | Feb. 12, 2024 | 83,918 | Acquired |
| Feb. 12, 2014 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (106,296) | $70.24 | Feb. 12, 2024 | 106,296 | Acquired |
| Dec. 2, 2013 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $58.36 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 600,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 6, 2013 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | Common Stock (99,312) | $57.38 | Feb. 6, 2023 | 99,312 | Acquired |
| Dec. 6, 2012 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $36.24 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 300,000 | Disposed |
| Dec. 5, 2012 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $29.70 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 300,000 | Disposed |
| Oct. 27, 2011 | UNH | Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) | Common Stock (650,000) | $25.09 | Jan. 7, 2012 | 650,000 | Disposed |
| Oct. 26, 2011 | UNH | Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) | Common Stock (550,000) | $25.09 | Jan. 7, 2012 | 550,000 | Disposed |
| Dec. 15, 2010 | UNH | Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) | Common stock (3,435) | $18.05 | Jan. 17, 2011 | 3,435 | Disposed |
| Dec. 14, 2010 | UNH | Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) | Common stock (746,165) | $18.05 | Jan. 17, 2011 | 746,165 | Disposed |
| Dec. 13, 2010 | UNH | Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) | Common stock (450,400) | $18.05 | Jan. 17, 2011 | 450,400 | Disposed |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $15.62 | March 8, 2010 | 1,200,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 9, 2010 | UNH | Stock Appreciation Rights | Common Stock (114,036) | $33.00 | Feb. 9, 2020 | 114,036 | Acquired |
| Feb. 23, 2009 | UNH | Stock Appreciation Rights | Common Stock (169,683) | $29.74 | Feb. 23, 2019 | 169,683 | Acquired |
| Feb. 6, 2009 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (4,875,000) | $8.72 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 4,875,000 | Disposed |
| Oct. 17, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (150,000) | $8.72 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 150,000 | Disposed |
| Sept. 16, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (215,000) | $8.72 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 215,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $36.24 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 300,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $29.70 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 300,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $58.36 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 600,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $39.78 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 600,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $58.36 | Feb. 12, 2013 | 300,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $20.06 | Feb. 12, 2013 | 300,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (900,000) | $58.36 | Feb. 12, 2013 | 900,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (900,000) | $30.14 | Feb. 12, 2013 | 900,000 | Disposed |
| March 6, 2007 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (187,500) | $48.36 | May 2, 2015 | 187,500 | Acquired |
| March 6, 2007 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (187,500) | $47.34 | May 2, 2015 | 187,500 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (62,500) | $57.42 | May 2, 2015 | 62,500 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (62,500) | $47.34 | May 2, 2015 | 62,500 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (150,000) | $55.36 | Feb. 3, 2015 | 150,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (150,000) | $45.28 | Feb. 3, 2015 | 150,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $39.78 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 600,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $29.70 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 600,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (900,000) | $30.14 | Feb. 12, 2013 | 900,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (900,000) | $20.06 | Feb. 12, 2013 | 900,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $25.09 | Jan. 7, 2012 | 1,200,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $17.39 | Jan. 7, 2012 | 1,200,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $18.05 | Jan. 17, 2011 | 1,200,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $13.17 | Jan. 17, 2011 | 1,200,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $15.62 | March 8, 2010 | 1,200,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,200,000) | $5.95 | March 8, 2010 | 1,200,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (5,240,000) | $8.72 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 5,240,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (5,240,000) | $5.02 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 5,240,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (800,000) | $15.62 | Feb. 17, 2009 | 800,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (800,000) | $5.85 | Feb. 17, 2009 | 800,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (480,000) | $15.62 | Feb. 6, 2008 | 480,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (480,000) | $6.53 | Feb. 6, 2008 | 480,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,600,000) | $15.62 | June 16, 2007 | 1,600,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 7, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,600,000) | $5.86 | June 16, 2006 | 1,600,000 | Disposed |
| Jan. 31, 2006 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (200,000) | $59.42 | Jan. 31, 2016 | 200,000 | Acquired |
| May 2, 2005 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (125,000) | $94.68 | May 2, 2015 | 125,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 3, 2005 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (300,000) | $90.56 | Feb. 3, 2015 | 300,000 | Acquired |
| Nov. 30, 2004 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $10.03 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 600,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 30, 2004 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (200,000) | $10.03 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 200,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 11, 2004 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (600,000) | $59.40 | Feb. 11, 2014 | 600,000 | Acquired |
| July 30, 2003 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (220,000) | $10.03 | Oct. 13, 2009 | 220,000 | Disposed |
| July 30, 2003 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (480,000) | $10.00 | Oct. 16, 2008 | — | Disposed |
| July 30, 2003 | UNH | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (100,000) | $7.98 | Aug. 17, 2008 | 100,000 | Disposed |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $880,769 | — | $3,000,076 | $3,000,001 | — | $342,150 | $166,265 | $7,389,261 |
| 2018 | $1,000,000 | — | $6,750,246 | $2,250,042 | $876,700 | $281,015 | $194,510 | $11,352,513 |
| 2017 | $1,206,538 | — | $8,325,219 | $2,775,462 | $5,745,600 | $230,853 | $170,481 | $18,454,153 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.