Cigna Group stock: Q3 profit rises on adjusted basis, outlook raised

Published on 11/05/2026 at 16:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The Cigna Group raised its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook after third-quarter revenue grew 6 percent. Cigna Group stock remains in focus after the release.

Earnings and outlook reset

Third-quarter revenue increased as both Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare contributed to growth.
Adjusted earnings from operations were stable overall, with stronger Cigna Healthcare performance offset by weaker Pharmacy Benefit Services results.
Management raised the full-year adjusted earnings outlook and narrowed the projected medical care ratio range.

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The Cigna Group raised its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday, November 5, after reporting stronger third-quarter revenue and higher adjusted earnings per share. The results were published by Morningstar, carrying the company's PR Newswire release.

Revenue growth supports higher outlook

Total revenue for the September quarter reached 73.683 billion US dollars, up 6 percent from a year earlier. Adjusted revenue was 73.793 billion US dollars, while adjusted income from operations rose to 2.104 billion US dollars, or 7.98 US dollars per share, from 7.83 US dollars a year earlier.

GAAP shareholders' net income declined to 1.442 billion US dollars, or 5.47 US dollars per share, from 1.868 billion US dollars, or 6.98 US dollars. The company attributed the comparison mainly to the absence of an after-tax gain on a business sale recorded in the third quarter of 2025.

Segment performance remains mixed

Cigna Healthcare adjusted revenue increased 9 percent to 11.708 billion US dollars, and pre-tax adjusted income from operations rose 15 percent to 1.193 billion US dollars. Its medical care ratio was 85.0 percent, compared with 84.8 percent a year earlier.

Evernorth Health Services increased adjusted revenue 6 percent to 63.774 billion US dollars, but pre-tax adjusted income from operations fell 4 percent to 1.829 billion US dollars. Pharmacy Benefit Services earnings declined 22 percent, partly offset by a 15 percent increase in Specialty and Care Services.

What changed since the last report

The company now expects 2026 adjusted income from operations of at least 30.60 US dollars per share, 0.15 US dollars above its previous projection. It also expects a Cigna Healthcare medical care ratio of 84.2 percent plus or minus 25 basis points.

Separately, Cigna Group stock traded at 279.50 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:32 CET on Thursday, November 5. That was 4.39 percent above the 267.75-euro quote in the previous report at 16:37 CET on Wednesday, November 4. The move is a separate market comparison and does not establish a causal reaction to the results.

For investors, the next focus is whether stronger Cigna Healthcare profitability can offset pressure in Pharmacy Benefit Services while the company advances its productivity program.

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