Cigna Corporation, a health services organization, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through Global Health Care, Global Supplemental Benefits, Group Disability and Life, and Other Operations segments. The Global Health Care segment offers medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans, as well as health advocacy programs, and other products and services to insured and self-insured customers. This segment also provides Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans to seniors, and Medicaid plans. The Global Supplemental Benefits segment offers supplemental health, life, and accident insurance products. The Group Disability and Life segment provides group long-term and short-term disability, group life, accident, and specialty insurance products and related services. The Other Operations segment offers corporate-owned life insurance products that are permanent insurance contracts sold to corporations to provide coverage; and run-off settlement annuity contracts. The company distributes its products and services through insurance brokers and insurance consultants; and directly to employers, unions and other groups, or individuals, as well as through direct response television and the Internet. Cigna Corporation was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Hospital & medical service plans
Sub-IndustryManaged Health Care
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:CI
CUSIP12550910
Phone860-226-6000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.37
Current Ratio0.35
Quick Ratio0.35
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.04
Forward P/E Ratio13.46
P/E Growth1.08
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$41.62 billion
Price / Sales1.04
Cash Flow$13.5518 per share
Price / Cash13.14
Book Value$55.71 per share
Price / Book3.20
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$10.46
Net Income$2.24 billion
Net Margins5.99%
Return on Equity20.90%
Return on Assets4.76%
Miscellaneous
Employees46,000
Outstanding Shares243,270,000
Market Cap$41,927.27
CIGNA (NYSE:CI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is CIGNA's stock symbol?
CIGNA trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CI."
How often does CIGNA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CIGNA?
CIGNA announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.04 per share on Tuesday, April 10th. This represents a $0.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 9th. View CIGNA's Dividend History.
How will CIGNA's stock buyback program work?
CIGNA announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase $3,700,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 9.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were CIGNA's earnings last quarter?
CIGNA Co. (NYSE:CI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 3rd. The health services provider reported $4.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $3.39 by $0.72. The health services provider had revenue of $11.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.97 billion. CIGNA had a return on equity of 20.90% and a net margin of 5.99%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.77 EPS. View CIGNA's Earnings History.
When is CIGNA's next earnings date?
What guidance has CIGNA issued on next quarter's earnings?
CIGNA updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $12.85-13.25 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $12.78. The company issued revenue guidance of +7-8% to ~$44.53-44.95 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $44.08 billion.
What price target have analysts set for CI?
12 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for CIGNA's shares. Their forecasts range from $190.00 to $255.00. On average, they expect CIGNA's share price to reach $218.6667 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for CIGNA.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for CIGNA?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CIGNA in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about CIGNA stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about CIGNA stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Shares of Cigna have outperformed its industry's growth quarter to date. The company is on track to buy Express Scripts, which should raise its rank in the health insurance industry. Synergies from the acquisition should buoy the company's long-term growth potential. A robust Global Supplemental business, growing Government business, increasing membership, and strong capital position are the other positives. Strong 2018 outlook reflects business strength. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 earnings has improved in the past 60 days. However, increase in leverage, suspension of share buyback and huge execution risk related to the recent deal are the concerns. Its Medicare business is expected to grow less than the industry average. Also, the company's valuation looks stretched at the moment." (7/17/2018)
- 2. Jefferies Financial Group Inc analysts commented, "CI reported Q2:17 adjusted EPS of $2.91 (GAAP $3.15), compared to OPCO’s estimate of $2.46 and Street consensus of $2.45. Adjusted results exclude $0.13 of realized investment gains and $0.18 from merger-related tax benefits, offset by $0.07 of amortization expense. The beat was driven by the Healthcare segment, with the Commercial MCR of 78.7% outperforming OPCO/Street estimates by 200/160 bps. Due to the beat, the company raised FY2017 EPS guidance to $9.75-$10.05 vs. $9.35-$9.85, with all three segment outlooks growing by $15-$40M." (8/4/2017)
Who are some of CIGNA's key competitors?
Who are CIGNA's key executives?
CIGNA's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David Michael Cordani, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
- Mr. Eric Paul Palmer, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 41)
- Ms. Nicole Susan Jones, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 47)
- Mr. Jason D. Sadler, Pres of International Markets (Age 49)
- Mr. Christopher J. Hocevar, Pres of Strategy, Segments & Solutions (Age 44)
Has CIGNA been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about CI stock has trended somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. CIGNA earned a coverage optimism score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also gave news coverage about the health services provider an impact score of 47.50 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are CIGNA's major shareholders?
CIGNA's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Swedbank (0.94%), NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V. (0.47%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.40%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.12%), DnB Asset Management AS (0.04%) and Pendal Group Ltd (0.03%). Company insiders that own CIGNA stock include Alan Muney, Christopher J Hocevar, David Cordani, Donna F Zarcone, Hoeltzel Mary T Agoglia, Isaiah Harris, Jr, Jane E Md Henney, Jason D Sadler, John M Murabito, Lisa R Bacus, Mary T Hoeltzel, Matthew G Manders, Michael W Triplett, Nicole S Jones, Thomas A Mccarthy and William D Zollars. View Institutional Ownership Trends for CIGNA.
Which major investors are selling CIGNA stock?
CI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Calamos Advisors LLC, Clinton Group Inc., Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB, Oakbrook Investments LLC, Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund and Cullinan Associates Inc.. Company insiders that have sold CIGNA company stock in the last year include Alan Muney, Christopher J Hocevar, David Cordani, Donna F Zarcone, Hoeltzel Mary T Agoglia, Isaiah Harris, Jr, Jane E Md Henney, Jason D Sadler, John M Murabito, Lisa R Bacus, Mary T Hoeltzel, Matthew G Manders, Michael W Triplett, Nicole S Jones and William D Zollars. View Insider Buying and Selling for CIGNA.
Which major investors are buying CIGNA stock?
CI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, Swedbank, First National Bank of Omaha, Empowered Funds LLC, Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH, NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V., Private Capital Advisors Inc. and Polianta Ltd. View Insider Buying and Selling for CIGNA.
How do I buy shares of CIGNA?
Shares of CI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is CIGNA's stock price today?
One share of CI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $177.19.
How big of a company is CIGNA?
CIGNA has a market capitalization of $41.93 billion and generates $41.62 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $2.24 billion in net income (profit) each year or $10.46 on an earnings per share basis. CIGNA employs 46,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact CIGNA?
CIGNA's mailing address is 900 COTTAGE GROVE ROAD, BLOOMFIELD CT, 06002. The health services provider can be reached via phone at 860-226-6000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for CIGNA (NYSE CI)
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