Cigna raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook after Q3 earnings beat expectations (CI:NYSE)

Cigna raised its 2026 adjusted profit forecast to $30.60 per share, up from $30.45, after Q3 earnings beat estimates. The health insurer reported $73.79 billion in revenue, a 6% increase, driven by its specialty-pharmacy and health-services units. Shares rose 4% in premarket trading. Cigna is shifting focus to employer-sponsored healthcare and pharmacy benefits management.

Cigna (CI) reported Q3 earnings of $7.98 per share, beating estimates of $7.52, and revenue of $73.7B, up 6% YoY. The company raised its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $30.60 per share. Evernorth saw revenue growth but a 4% drop in operating profit, while Cigna Healthcare revenue rose 9% due to higher premiums.

Cigna Corp (CI) stock rose 2.2% in pre-market trading after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $7.98, beating estimates by $0.46, and revenue of $73.7B, up 6% YoY. The company raised its 2026 EPS guidance to at least $30.60. Both Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services saw revenue growth, and the company repurchased $500M in shares YTD. Peer companies' positive results also contributed to the stock's rise.

Cigna Group (CI) raised its 2026 adjusted income from operations per share outlook to at least $30.60, up from $30.45, and increased Cigna Healthcare pre-tax adjusted income guidance by $50M. Q3 shareholder net income fell to $1.4B from $1.9B, but adjusted income was stable. Total revenues rose 6% to $73.7B. Shares gained 0.61% in pre-market trading.

Cigna (NYSE:CI) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $73.79B, up 6.1% YoY and 1.5% above estimates. Adjusted EPS was $7.98, 6.3% higher than expected. Operating margin was 2.9%, in line with the prior year. The company's customer base grew to 16.7M. Management highlighted strategic priorities for growth. Analysts expect 3.7% revenue growth over the next 12 months.

Cigna Group reported Q3 2026 revenue of $73.7B, up 6% YoY, with adjusted income of $2.1B ($7.98 per share). Net income was $1.4B, down from $1.9B YoY. The company raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to at least $30.60. Revenue growth was driven by Evernorth and Cigna Healthcare segments, with total customer relationships at 177.6M.