Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedPositive News SentimentPositive NewsNYSE:CI The Cigna Group (CI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $319.12 -6.31 (-1.94%) (As of 07/5/2024 08:52 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$316.55▼$325.0150-Day Range$319.14▼$357.1152-Week Range$253.95▼$365.71Volume1.61 million shsAverage Volume1.61 million shsMarket Capitalization$90.65 billionP/E Ratio26.20Dividend Yield1.75%Price Target$376.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get The Cigna Group alerts: Email Address The Cigna Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.9% Upside$376.20 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.37% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.51Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$7.98 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth12.25%From $28.48 to $31.97 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.96 out of 5 starsMedical Sector13th out of 879 stocksHospital & Medical Service Plans Industry3rd out of 11 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThe Cigna Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageThe Cigna Group has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about The Cigna Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.37% of the float of The Cigna Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverThe Cigna Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in The Cigna Group has recently increased by 16.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldThe Cigna Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.75%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthThe Cigna Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of The Cigna Group is 45.98%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, The Cigna Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.52% next year. This indicates that The Cigna Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about The Cigna Group's dividend. Previous Next 4.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThe Cigna Group has received a 61.64% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Health insurance services for groups", "Long term disability insurance services for groups", "General medical expense insurance for individuals", and "Long term disability insurance services for individuals" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for The Cigna Group is -0.19. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentThe Cigna Group has a news sentiment score of 1.51. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for The Cigna Group this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for CI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -44% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added The Cigna Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, The Cigna Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $7,975,726.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.70% of the stock of The Cigna Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.99% of the stock of The Cigna Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about The Cigna Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for The Cigna Group are expected to grow by 12.25% in the coming year, from $28.48 to $31.97 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of The Cigna Group is 26.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.84.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of The Cigna Group is 26.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 130.15.Price to Earnings Growth RatioThe Cigna Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.97. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioThe Cigna Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.02. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about The Cigna Group's valuation and earnings. 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The company's Cigna Healthcare segment offers medical, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, and other products and services for insured and self-insured customers; Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare Part D plans for seniors, as well as individual health insurance plans; and health care coverage in its international markets, as well as health care benefits for mobile individuals and employees of multinational organizations. In addition, it offers permanent insurance contracts sold to corporations to provide coverage on the lives of certain employees for financing employer-paid future benefit obligations. The company distributes its products and services through insurance brokers and consultants; directly to employers, unions and other groups, or individuals; and private and public exchanges. The company was formerly known as Cigna Corporation and changed its name to The Cigna Group in February 2023. The Cigna Group was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut.Read More CI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CI Stock News HeadlinesJune 27, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Insider Sells 4,795 Shares of StockJune 21, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Director Sells 547 Shares of StockJuly 8, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The #1 Crypto That You Don’t Own… YetArtificial Intelligence has revolutionized the way we consume media and entertainment… And the A.I. wave has also created MASSIVE opportunities for savvy investors. One recent move stands out above all others: recently surfaced investments from three major media companies.June 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comThe Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Director Elder Granger Sells 1,000 SharesJuly 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Cigna Group's Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release DetailsJuly 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Grows By 16.5%July 1, 2024 | stocknews.comIs Elevance Health a Top Healthcare Stock to Buy Now?June 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comThe Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Insider Sells $1,654,322.95 in StockJuly 8, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The #1 Crypto That You Don’t Own… YetArtificial Intelligence has revolutionized the way we consume media and entertainment… And the A.I. wave has also created MASSIVE opportunities for savvy investors. One recent move stands out above all others: recently surfaced investments from three major media companies.June 21, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street Favorites: 3 Healthcare Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for June 2024June 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comExpress Scripts by Evernorth Members Paid Less for Prescriptions in 2023 Despite Drug Price IncreasesJune 14, 2024 | bizjournals.comDriving health equity across generations: Cigna's commitmentJune 13, 2024 | businesswire.comZero Emission Line Haul Locomotives for $1.1 Million? OptiFuel Puts Renewable Fuel Credits to Smart Use for the Benefit of US RailroadsJune 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Cigna Group (CI) Management presents at Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)June 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCigna: Will Benefit From Lower Medicaid EnrollmentsJune 11, 2024 | reuters.comUnitedHealth hack impacted outpatient claims for Cigna - GS conferenceMay 28, 2024 | nytimes.comSenators See Possible Conflicts of Interest in Health Care Pricing ToolsMay 28, 2024 | businesswire.comOpsMill Transforms Infrastructure Automation with Beta Release of Open Source InfrahubSee More Headlines Receive CI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for The Cigna Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend6/04/2024Dividend Payable6/20/2024Today7/08/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorMedical Industry Hospital & medical service plans Sub-IndustryManaged Health Care Current SymbolNYSE:CI CUSIP12550910 CIK701221 Webwww.cigna.com Phone(860) 226-6000Fax860-226-6741Employees72,500Year Founded1981Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$376.20 High Stock Price Target$435.00 Low Stock Price Target$330.00 Potential Upside/Downside+17.9%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$12.18 Trailing P/E Ratio26.20 Forward P/E Ratio11.21 P/E Growth0.97Net Income$5.16 billion Net Margins1.76% Pretax Margin1.94% Return on Equity17.24% Return on Assets5.09% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.75 Current Ratio0.71 Quick Ratio0.71 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$195.27 billion Price / Sales0.46 Cash Flow$35.82 per share Price / Cash Flow8.91 Book Value$158.03 per share Price / Book2.02Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares284,070,000Free Float282,085,000Market Cap$90.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.52 Social Links 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David Michael Cordani (Age 59)President, CEO & Chair of the Board Comp: $5.11MMr. Brian C. Evanko (Age 47)Executive VP, CFO and President & CEO for Cigna Healthcare Comp: $2.63MMs. Noelle K. Eder (Age 54)Executive VP & Global Chief Information Officer Comp: $1.93MMs. Nicole Susan Jones (Age 53)Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel Comp: $1.89MMr. Eric Paul Palmer (Age 48)Executive Vice President of Enterprise Strategy Comp: $2.71MMs. Terese Mary Agoglia Hoeltzel CPASenior VP of Tax & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Ralph GiacobbeSenior VP & Head of Investor RelationsKari Knight StevensExecutive VP, Chief Human Resources Officer & Corporate SecretaryMr. Jason D. Sadler (Age 55)President of International MArkets & President of International Health Cigna Healthcare Comp: $1.86MMr. Christopher DeRosa M.B.A.President of U.S. Government - Healthcare's Medicare & Individual & Family Plan (IFP) BusinessesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsElevance HealthNYSE:ELVHumanaNYSE:HUMCenteneNYSE:CNCMolina HealthcareNYSE:MOHUnitedHealth GroupNYSE:UNHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDNB Asset Management ASSold 300 shares on 7/5/2024Ownership: 0.041%Trinity Street Asset Management LLPBought 927 shares on 7/5/2024Ownership: 0.027%HBW Advisory Services LLCSold 356 shares on 7/5/2024Ownership: 0.005%Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc.Bought 197 shares on 7/5/2024Ownership: 0.000%Moody National Bank Trust DivisionBought 88 shares on 7/3/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy The Cigna Group Stock? CI Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Cigna Group: The Cigna Group's stock has been rated positively by analysts, with an average target price of $376.20, indicating potential for growth. Insiders have been actively selling shares, which could be seen as a positive sign of confidence in the company's performance. Recent analyst reports have upgraded The Cigna Group to a "strong-buy" rating, suggesting a favorable outlook for the company. The company's CEO and other insiders own significant shares in the company, aligning their interests with shareholders. The Cigna Group provides insurance and related services in the United States, operating in a stable and essential industry. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in The Cigna Group for these reasons: Despite positive analyst ratings, there is always a level of risk associated with investing in any company, including The Cigna Group. Insiders selling shares could also be interpreted as a lack of long-term confidence in the company's growth potential. Market conditions and regulatory changes in the insurance industry could impact The Cigna Group's financial performance and stock value. Competition within the insurance sector may pose challenges for The Cigna Group in maintaining market share and profitability. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment goals before deciding to invest in The Cigna Group. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these The Cigna Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CI shares performed this year? The Cigna Group's stock was trading at $299.45 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CI shares have increased by 6.6% and is now trading at $319.12. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were The Cigna Group's earnings last quarter? The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The health services provider reported $6.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.17 by $0.30. The Cigna Group's revenue was up 23.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is David Cordani's approval rating as The Cigna Group's CEO? 1,329 employees have rated The Cigna Group Chief Executive Officer David Cordani on Glassdoor.com. David Cordani has an approval rating of 91% among the company's employees. This puts David Cordani in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Does The Cigna Group have any subsidiaries? The Cigna Group subsidiaries include Express Scripts Holding Company, Brighter, Zurich Insurance Middle East, Alegis Care, Firstassist Insurance Services Ltd, Cigna HealthSpring, Choicelinx, and others. Who are The Cigna Group's major shareholders? The Cigna Group's top institutional shareholders include DNB Asset Management AS (0.04%), Trinity Street Asset Management LLP (0.03%), Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV (0.01%) and HBW Advisory Services LLC. Insiders that own company stock include David Cordani, Eric P Palmer, Brian C Evanko, Jason D Sadler, Michael W Triplett, Nicole S Jones, Donna F Zarcone, Noelle K Eder, Paul A Sanford, Cynthia Ryan, Elder Granger, Everett Neville and Hoeltzel Mary T Agoglia. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of The Cigna Group? Shares of CI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of The Cigna Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that The Cigna Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Bank of America (BAC), Salesforce (CRM), Alibaba Group (BABA), CVS Health (CVS) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH). This page (NYSE:CI) was last updated on 7/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWrite this ticker symbol down…A megatrend now poised to mint a brand-new wave of millionaires right here in America. And today, self-made...StocksToTrade | SponsoredI’m giving you the name of this investment for freeThis key unlocks a new pathway to wealth that has been kept hidden from you for decades. 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