Shares of The Cigna Group (CI) plunged 5.30% in Thursday's trading session, reversing initial premarket gains, as investors digested the company's second-quarter earnings report and forward-looking statements. Despite beating revenue expectations, concerns about future cost trends and pricing pressures weighed heavily on the stock.
Cigna reported Q2 adjusted revenue of $67.13 billion, significantly surpassing the analyst estimate of $62.46 billion. However, the company's adjusted operating income of $1.93 billion fell short of the expected $2.31 billion. While Cigna reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EPS outlook of at least $29.60, in line with analyst expectations, the market appeared to focus on longer-term challenges.
During the earnings conference call, Cigna executives provided insights that may have spooked investors. The company stated it expects to take further price increases in 2026 and sees elevated cost trends persisting into that year. This outlook suggests potential margin pressures and the need for careful balance between pricing and market competitiveness. The combination of these factors likely contributed to the sharp sell-off, as the market reassessed Cigna's growth trajectory and profitability outlook in light of these challenges.
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