Every contract the U.S. government announced for UnitedHealth (Optum) since Aug 24, 2026, with the money actually committed and what the stock did next.
| Date | Agency | Amount | Obligated | Type | Stock after | Official notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $1.09 B | $1.09 B | Award | +14.7% | source β |
| Express report: r3 fy26 4th qtr july | ||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $771 M | $771 M | Award | +14.7% | source β |
| Express report: r2 fy26 4th qtr july | ||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $730 M | $730 M | Award | +14.7% | source β |
| Express report: r1 fy26 4th qtr july | ||||||
| Sep 17, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $30 M | $30 M | Modification | +12.2% | source β |
| Increase funding for fy26 shortfall. | ||||||
| Aug 26, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $159 M | $159 M | Award | +5.0% | source β |
| Express report: pbm apr, may, jun, july fy26 | ||||||
| Aug 26, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $106 M | $106 M | Award | +5.0% | source β |
| Express report: pbm jan, feb, mar fy25 | ||||||
| Aug 26, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $106 M | $106 M | Award | +5.0% | source β |
| Express report: pbm oct, nov, dec, fy25 | ||||||
| Aug 24, 2026 | Veterans Affairs | $137 M | $137 M | Award | +5.5% | source β |
| Express report: pbm jun, jul, aug, sept fy25 | ||||||
Since our tracking window began, the U.S. Department of War announced 8 contracts for UnitedHealth (Optum) totaling $3.13 B, of which $3.13 B is obligated (firm) money.
The awards came from: Veterans Affairs.
Together they equal 0.83% of the company's market value. The stock moved +5.5% since the first contract in this window. Contracts are one factor among many; this is educational, not financial advice.
Educational content, not financial advice. Data: daily contract announcements of the U.S. Department of War (β₯ $7.5 M), prices via Yahoo Finance.