Cigna Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results for Friday, May 2, 2025. The results will be published before 6:30 a.m. ET, followed by a management conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Participants are encouraged to join the conference call by 8:15 a.m. ET. The call will be accessible via domestic (888-566-1889) and international (773-799-3989) numbers using passcode 05022025. A replay will be available from 12:30 p.m. ET on May 2 until 10:59 p.m. ET on May 16.

Investors can also access a live webcast through the company's investor relations website, along with the earnings release and financial supplement.

The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has completed the sale of its Medicare businesses to Health Care Service (HCSC). The transaction includes the divestment of Medicare Advantage, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses.

The majority of the proceeds will be allocated to share repurchases, aligning with Cigna's capital deployment priorities. Cigna will continue providing pharmacy benefit services and other solutions through Evernorth Health Services to the Medicare businesses as part of service agreements with HCSC for an agreed period.

The transaction is designed to maintain continuity, with no disruption to coverage or service for customers, clients, providers, or brokers of the Medicare or CareAllies businesses. Centerview Partners is acting as financial advisor, with Morgan Stanley providing additional financial advice.

The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has announced significant leadership changes to accelerate its growth strategy. Brian Evanko has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer, taking responsibility for all business lines effective March 31. Ann Dennison has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, while Nicole Jones will expand her role as Chief Administrative Officer to include Enterprise Marketing oversight.

The company announced that Eric Palmer, President and CEO of Evernorth Health Services, will depart at the end of April after a 25-year career with the company. These changes aim to align Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare under single leadership to enhance innovation and service delivery.

The Cigna Group has reaffirmed its 2025 financial outlook, projecting consolidated adjusted income from operations of at least $29.50 per share, Evernorth pre-tax adjusted income of at least $7.2 billion, and Cigna Healthcare pre-tax adjusted income of at least $4.1 billion.

The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) has announced that Brian Evanko, EVP and CFO of The Cigna Group and President and CEO of Cigna Healthcare, will participate in the Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on March 12, 2025. The presentation will be delivered virtually at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET.

Interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through The Cigna Group's Investor Relations website. Viewers are advised to visit the website at least 15 minutes before the presentation to install any necessary audio software.

The Cigna Group Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 grant program, part of a $9 million commitment to address youth mental health crisis. The initiative, spanning from 2024 to 2026, will distribute $3 million annually to support youth ages 5-18 and their caregivers in post-pandemic stress management.

The Foundation will prioritize grants in regions where The Cigna Group serves customers with high social determinant of health risks, including Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. In 2024, the first year, 28 organizations received funding for various programs including grief camps, adolescent services, mindfulness coaching, and youth advocacy.

The initiative responds to concerning trends identified by Evernorth Research Institute, showing a 28% increase in youth mental health conditions since 2018, and a 48% rise in youth with multiple mental health diagnoses. Applications for 2025 grants are open through March 13, 2025.

Cigna Healthcare presented the Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day at Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School during Super Bowl LIX week. The event, in its eighth year, hosted over 600 students from PreK-8, including students from Fifth Ward Elementary School. Cigna Healthcare provided health services including free health screenings, skin cancer checks, eye exams, and glasses, while their Evernorth Behavioral Health team conducted wellness activities.

The event has impacted over 3,400 students and 400 educators, contributing more than $575,000 in funds and wish list items to participating schools. Partners including Zebra Technologies, Infinite Athlete, Stand Together, and Chick-fil-A contributed various resources including a new playground set, Chromebooks, and basketball systems. The event featured NFL Flag football activities, wellness programs, and interactive sports activities led by current and former NFL players.

The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has announced a comprehensive multi-year initiative to transform healthcare experiences for its customers. The company outlined five key focus areas: easier access to care, better support, better value, accountability, and transparency.

Key actions include: tying leadership compensation to customer satisfaction, publishing an annual Customer Transparency Report starting in 2026, expanding healthcare advocate teams for complex conditions, improving prior authorization processes, and implementing changes at Express Scripts to protect patients from high medication list prices.

To ensure accountability, Cigna established the Office of Excellence and Transformation, overseen by Dr. David Brailer and Chris DeRosa. The office will coordinate company-wide efforts to improve customer health outcomes and experiences.

The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) reported strong financial results for 2024, with total revenues increasing 27% to $247.1 billion. Shareholders' net income was $3.4 billion ($12.12 per share), while adjusted income from operations reached $7.7 billion ($27.33 per share).

The company's performance showed continued strength in Evernorth Health Services, though Cigna Healthcare faced challenges from higher stop loss medical costs. Total customer relationships grew 11% to 182.2 million, with pharmacy customers increasing 20% to 118.3 million.

Looking ahead to 2025, Cigna projects adjusted income from operations of at least $7.9 billion ($29.50 per share). The Board approved an 8% increase in quarterly dividend to $1.51 per share and authorized an additional $6.0 billion for share repurchases, bringing total authorization to $10.3 billion.

Cigna Healthcare and Providence announced an expansion of their Los Angeles County network, enhancing healthcare options for Cigna Healthcare Select HMO customers. The expansion adds nearly 2,000 providers and specialists across multiple facilities to the network.

The agreement includes several Providence medical groups such as Facey Medical Group, Providence Axminster Medical Group, and multiple Providence-affiliated facilities including Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and Providence Saint John's Health Center. This expansion aims to provide greater flexibility and more convenient care options for employees and their families covered under Cigna Healthcare's employer benefit plans.