The Cigna Group (CI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$276.92 +2.12 (+0.77%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

The Cigna Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
14

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for The Cigna Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CI.

Consensus Price Target

$394.64
42.51% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Cigna Group, the average price target is $394.64. The highest price target for CI is $438.00, while the lowest price target for CI is $348.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 42.51% from the current price of $276.92.

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CI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$394.64	$394.64	$392.79	$339.50
Forecasted Upside	42.51% Upside	19.33% Upside	10.29% Upside	13.85% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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CI Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

The Cigna Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	The Cigna Group	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.81	2.51
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	42.51% Upside	25,828.60% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/5/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$392.00 ➝ $394.00	+25.49%
11/5/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$405.00 ➝ $420.00	+34.48%
11/4/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$398.00 ➝ $394.00	+25.93%
11/1/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$410.00 ➝ $410.00	+29.68%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$384.00 ➝ $377.00	+19.61%
10/23/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$400.00 ➝ $400.00	+25.98%
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9/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$402.00 ➝ $422.00	+16.25%
8/21/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$435.00 ➝ $438.00	+27.49%
5/30/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ha Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/30/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$388.00	+16.54%
5/3/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$370.00 ➝ $400.00	+18.29%
3/4/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$382.00 ➝ $392.00	+16.52%
2/6/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$334.00 ➝ $348.00	+6.18%
2/5/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$360.00 ➝ $370.00	+14.41%
1/4/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$330.00 ➝ $372.00	+22.53%
8/17/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
8/7/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$310.00 ➝ $330.00	+15.15%
8/4/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$320.00 ➝ $350.00	+21.48%
6/20/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$375.00 ➝ $365.00	+35.77%
2/8/2023	SVB Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$335.00 ➝ $309.00	+6.92%
2/8/2023	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$309.00 ➝ $335.00	+15.92%
2/6/2023	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$350.00 ➝ $320.00	+9.35%

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Should I Buy The Cigna Group Stock? CI Pros and Cons Explained

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 Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these The Cigna Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

The Cigna Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Cigna Group:

The Cigna Group recently reported earnings per share of $7.51, exceeding analysts' expectations of $7.22, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company achieved a revenue of $63.70 billion for the latest quarter, significantly higher than the anticipated $59.58 billion, showcasing robust growth and demand for its services.
With a current stock price of $293.94, The Cigna Group is trading below several analysts' target prices, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market corrects.
The Cigna Group has a solid return on equity of 18.42%, reflecting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for investors.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 1.91%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

The Cigna Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Cigna Group for these reasons:

The stock has recently experienced a decline of 5.6%, which may indicate underlying issues or market volatility that could affect future performance.
The company's net margin is relatively low at 1.31%, suggesting that while revenues are high, profitability may be constrained, which could impact long-term growth.
Despite a strong performance, one analyst has rated the stock as a hold, indicating some caution among market experts regarding its future potential.
The Cigna Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.71, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Market analysts have varying target prices, with some estimates as low as $377.00, which could create uncertainty for investors regarding the stock's future trajectory.

CI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The Cigna Group is $394.64, with a high forecast of $438.00 and a low forecast of $348.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Cigna Group in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CI shares.
: According to analysts, The Cigna Group's stock has a predicted upside of 42.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: The Cigna Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, and Stephens in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like The Cigna Group more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for The Cigna Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CI compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:CI) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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The Cigna Group (CI) Stock Forecast & Price Target