The medical care group unitedhealth (UNH.US) expects adjusted earnings per share to be between $29.50 and $30 next year, compared to market expectations of $29.89.

The group is facing rising medical costs in government medical programs and stricter federal payment policies, impacting profit performance. The company expects revenues to be between $450 billion and $455 billion in 2025, with operating cash flow of $32 billion to $33 billion.