Oscar Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock (OSCR)

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Oscar Health shares fell despite no direct news as the company reported Q2 losses, reaffirmed sales guidance, and launched a new plan with Hy-Vee.

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Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) jumped 7.1% in the morning session after continued positive momentum as it announced a partnership to launch a new health insurance plan with grocery chain Hy-Vee. 

Oscar Health keeps 2025 risk adjustment guidance steady as Piper Sandler trims price target to $13, citing profitability uncertainty.

Health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 29% year on year to $2.86 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.89 per share was 6.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Management seems very confident in reaching its near-term targets.

Health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 29% year on year to $2.86 billion. Its GAAP loss of $0.89 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday morning. Here’s what to expect.

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Over the past six months, Oscar Health’s stock price fell to $13.90. Shareholders have lost 19.7% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 5%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after industry bellwether UnitedHealth Group (UNH) slashed its 2025 profit forecast after reporting a significant surge in medical costs, sending shockwaves across the health insurance sector.