Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Shares

Key Points

• Representative Julie Johnson sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in shares of Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) on August 14th, as disclosed in a filing on September 11th.
• Cigna Group reported $7.20 earnings per share (EPS) for its recent quarter, exceeding expectations and showing an 11% year-over-year revenue growth to $67.13 billion.
• The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.51 to be paid on September 18th, which translates to an annualized yield of 2.0%.

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Cigna Group NYSE: CI. In a filing disclosed on September 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cigna Group stock on August 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)" account.

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• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab NYSE: SCHW on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fidelity National Information Services NYSE: FIS on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ConocoPhillips NYSE: COP on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Dover NYSE: DOV on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 8/14/2025.

Cigna Group Stock Performance

Shares of CI traded down $3.16 on Friday, reaching $302.71. 1,105,501 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,372,757. The firm has a market cap of $80.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.52, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.48. Cigna Group has a 12 month low of $256.89 and a 12 month high of $370.83. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $295.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $312.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.71.

Cigna Group (NYSE:CI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The health services provider reported $7.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.15 by $0.05. Cigna Group had a return on equity of 18.80% and a net margin of 1.92%.The firm had revenue of $67.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $62.61 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $6.72 EPS. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 11.0% on a year-over-year basis. Cigna Group has set its FY 2025 guidance at 29.600- EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Cigna Group will post 29.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cigna Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 4th will be paid a $1.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 4th. This represents a $6.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Cigna Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.97%.

Insider Activity at Cigna Group

In related news, insider Nicole S. Jones sold 28,526 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $8,557,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 25,648 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,694,400. This trade represents a 52.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.70% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CI has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. TD Cowen raised Cigna Group to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, June 23rd. Robert W. Baird set a $372.00 price target on shares of Cigna Group in a research report on Thursday, August 14th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and issued a $365.00 price objective on shares of Cigna Group in a report on Tuesday, August 26th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Cigna Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $415.00 price target on shares of Cigna Group and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $374.76.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cigna Group

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in Cigna Group by 9.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,736 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $1,032,000 after purchasing an additional 318 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth raised its holdings in Cigna Group by 11.6% in the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 23,808 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $6,579,000 after acquiring an additional 2,483 shares in the last quarter. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp grew its stake in shares of Cigna Group by 20.0% in the 4th quarter. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp now owns 12,169 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $3,360,000 after purchasing an additional 2,029 shares during the period. NorthRock Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Cigna Group by 177.6% during the 4th quarter. NorthRock Partners LLC now owns 3,695 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $1,020,000 after buying an additional 2,364 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mufg Securities Americas Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Cigna Group in the 4th quarter valued at $1,134,000. 86.99% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson's career experience includes working as an attorney.

Cigna Group Company Profile

The Cigna Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States. Its Evernorth Health Services segment provides a range of coordinated and point solution health services, including pharmacy benefits, home delivery pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, distribution, and care delivery and management solutions to health plans, employers, government organizations, and health care providers.

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