
July 29 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth's UNH.N has reinstated full-year profit forecast that it pulled over two months ago, but its guidance fell short of analysts' already-lowered expectations, as the U.S. health insurer battles rising costs in its government-backed plans.
The company on Tuesday forecast annual profit of at least $16 per share, lower than its previous expectation of $26 to $26.50 per share.
Analysts on average were expecting a profit of $20.91 per share, per LSEG data.