Kickstarting your investment journey can be both exciting and scary at the same time, and if you're new to investing, you may not know where to even begin. However, one thing is for certain -- stocks set to beat the market over the next 12 months serve as the perfect foundation for any kind of investor.

Let's now take a look at one standout stock that could be a perfect fit for your portfolio.

Why You Should Pay Attention to UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. provides a wide range of health care products and services, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), point of service plans (POS), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), and managed fee-for-service programs.

On June 22, 2015, UNH was added to the Zacks Focus List at $120.33 per share. Shares have increased 336.34% to $525.05 since then.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.10 to $29.73. UNH boasts an average earnings surprise of 2.5%.

Moreover, analysts are expecting UnitedHealth Group's earnings to grow 7.5% for the current fiscal year.

Since stock prices respond to earnings estimate revisions, it can be very profitable to buy stocks with an increased earnings outlook. By buying a Focus List stock like UNH, then, you're likely getting into a company whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.

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