UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $58,417 million compared to $52,061 million a year ago. Earnings from operations was $4,497 million compared to $3,977 million a year ago. Earnings before income taxes was $4,123 million compared to $3,669 million a year ago. Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders was $3,040 million compared to $3,617 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders was $3.10 compared to $3.65 a year ago.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the company reported total revenues of $226,247 million compared to $201,159 million a year ago. Earnings from operations was $17,344 million compared to $15,209 million a year ago. Earnings before income taxes was $15,944 million compared to $14,023 million a year ago. Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders was $11,986 million compared to $10,558 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders was $12.19 compared to $10.72 a year ago.

The company affirmed its outlook for the year ending December 31, 2019, including net earnings of $13.70 to $14.00 per share, adjusted net earnings of $14.40 to $14.70 per share, and cash flows from operations of $17.3 billion to $17.8 billion. It expects GAAP net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders to be $13,350 to $13,700 million and adjusted net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders to be $14,040 to $14,390 million for the year 2019.