The board of directors of UnitedHealth Group has approved a cash dividend of $1.45 per share, payable on September 21, 2021, to all UnitedHealth Group common stock owners of record at the close of business on September 13, 2021. The Company raised its full-year net earnings forecast to $17.35 to $17.85 per share, and adjusted earnings to $18.30 to $18.80 per share, based on the first half of 2021 performance. Potential net unfavourable COVID-19 consequences of around $1.80 per share are still factored into the forecast.