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Adjusted profit per share fell 53% at Molina; 2026 guidance is at least $5.25 a share.

Molina Healthcare reported a 53% drop in adjusted profit per share for Q3 2026, with GAAP EPS at $0.73 and adjusted EPS at $0.89. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting premium revenue of $42 billion and adjusted earnings of at least $5.25 per share. Molina served 4.9 million members as of September 30, 2026, with premium revenue of $10.5 billion for the quarter. The company's medical care ratio was 92.9% for Q3 2026, in line with expectations.

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Published Oct 21, 2026, 8:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

High
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss could prompt a short‑term sell‑off, while the unchanged guidance leaves room for future upside if cost trends improve.

02

Market read

Primary earnings disclosure for a large‑cap health‑care insurer; directly relevant for traders in the sector.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming rate updates for 2027 not reflected in the release.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre-market today

Background

Molina Healthcare (NASDAQ: MLPH) released its Q3 2026 earnings, reporting a 53% drop in adjusted EPS and reaffirming FY guidance.

Market effects

Sector

May weigh on other Medicaid/Medicare managed‑care providers.

Regional

Limited to U.S. health‑care sector.

Global

Low

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the guidance holds and cost trends improve, the stock could rebound.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Joseph Zubretsky

    President and CEO of Molina Healthcare, quoted in the release.

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