MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 5h ago
What You Need to Know Ahead of The Cigna Group’s Earnings ReleaseYahoo Finance report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why CI Stock slipped -0.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$298.23 -0.06% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $297.63
The Cigna Group (CI) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 53/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $78.85B
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As of 2026-11-02, The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $298.23 (-0.06% 1D, market cap $78.85B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, CI ranks #251 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does CI compare to ELV and NTRA in the Health Care sector?
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Within the Health Care sector (Medical Specialities), CI carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.2x, gross margin of 21.8%, and ROIC of 8.8%. By comparison, ELV (Elevance Health Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 16.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $91.18B) and NTRA (Natera Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.9%, cap $62.85B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CI leads on earnings multiple (13.2x) while ILMN leads on capital efficiency (18.2% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CI?
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Per CI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001739940), The Cigna Group generated $274.90B in revenue (+11.2% YoY), $5.96B in net income, and -$2.77B in free cash flow against $157.92B in total assets and $52.22B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $297.63 (-0.20%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (53/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CI SCORES 53/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (30% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (23% of score)
Altman Z-Score 2.70 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)
Capital intensity & 3.3% operating margin leave 13 pts on the table
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$282.53+8.5% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$306.60-2.7% Next Q
48
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$298.28+0% Next Q
50
CurrentGrade D+$298.23-0.9% Hist 90D α
53
Trajectory: D (45) → D+ (53)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a CI Turnaround Squeeze
While CI currently carries a cautious 53/100 (D+) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($284.69) and Max Pain ($313.14) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $343.99.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “CI Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why CI Stock slipped -0.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
The Cigna Group (CI) slipped -0.06% to $298.23, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($239.51 – $316.27). Stretched risk/reward at 13x P/E (9% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($239.51 – $316.27) with RSI-14 at 55.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5% around $298.23 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 21.8% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
Live CI Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIRETrefis • 8h ago
Has Buying Cigna Stock At A High Paid Off?Trefis report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTGuruFocus • 11h ago
A Look at The Cigna Group (CI) After 3.2% Gain -- GF Value $395.GuruFocus report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 14h ago
The Cigna Group: Client Retention Matters, But Contract Profitability Matters More (CI)Seeking Alpha report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStockInvest.us • 17h ago
Cigna Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy CI?StockInvest.us report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 20h ago
CVS Health (CVS) vs Cigna (CI): Which is a Better Stock to Buy?Yahoo Finance report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 23h ago
If You Invested $100 In Cigna Group Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much TodayBenzinga report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESimply Wall St • 1d ago
Cigna (CI) Stock May Still Be Discounted As Health Services ReboundSimply Wall St report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 4h ago
Can Hims & Hers Stock Rally 50% After This Dip?For questions about this article or underlying research, email help@trefis.com.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 7h ago
What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Cigna (CI) Q3 EarningsLooking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Cigna (CI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 202
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CI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +6.76%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $295.0H $298.4L $295.0C $298.2VOL 1.27M
RES: $317.2SUP: $262.7SMA50: $284.7SMA200: $281.9
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CI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
4.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +11.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CI)
Health Care Rank #251 of 1016
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1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (CI vs. ELV, NTRA, HUM, ILMN)
Industry: Medical Specialities (41 Tracked Issuers)Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, The Cigna Group (CI) ranks #251 by composite RQD confidence (53/100, grade D+) and #29 by equity capitalization ($78.85B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CI leads on earnings valuation at 13.2x trailing P/E, while ILMN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.2% ROIC and 66.1% gross margin. ILMN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with CI at 53/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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The Cigna Group | D+ | 53/100 | 13.2x | 21.8% | 8.8% | -0.06% | $78.85B | Benchmark Subject |
| ELV Elevance Health Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 16.1x | 89.4% | 8.7% | -0.46% | $91.18B | /elv-vs-ci → |
| NTRA Natera Inc. | B- | 70/100 | — | — | -4.9% | -4.98% | $62.85B | /ntra-vs-ci → |
| HUM Humana Inc. | C | 64/100 | 42.2x | — | 8.3% | -0.73% | $50.14B | /hum-vs-ci → |
| ILMN Illumina Inc. | B+ | 77/100 | 51.5x | 66.1% | 18.2% | -18.64% | $43.80B | /ilmn-vs-ci → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001739940In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), The Cigna Group (CI) reported GAAP revenue of $274.90B (+11.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $247.12B , and +40.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $5.96B, operating cash flow of $9.60B, and free cash flow of -$2.77B (-265.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, CI closed FY2025 with $157.92B in total assets against $52.22B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.70, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $274.90B | $5.96B | $9.60B | -$2.77B | $157.92B | $52.22B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $247.12B | $3.43B | $10.36B | -$757.4M | $155.88B | $51.59B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $195.26B | $5.16B | $11.81B | $3.03B | $234.32B | $54.83B |
3. CI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $298.23 (-0.06% 1D, market cap $78.85B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, CI ranks #251 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CI compare to ELV and NTRA in the Health Care sector?
Within the Health Care sector (Medical Specialities), CI carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.2x, gross margin of 21.8%, and ROIC of 8.8%. By comparison, ELV (Elevance Health Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 16.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $91.18B) and NTRA (Natera Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.9%, cap $62.85B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CI leads on earnings multiple (13.2x) while ILMN leads on capital efficiency (18.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CI?
Per CI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001739940), The Cigna Group generated $274.90B in revenue (+11.2% YoY), $5.96B in net income, and -$2.77B in free cash flow against $157.92B in total assets and $52.22B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is CI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CI last traded at $298.23 (-0.06% on volume of 1,862,175 shares), positioning the stock +4.76% above its 50-day simple moving average ($284.69) and +5.80% above its 200-day simple moving average ($281.88). Across its 52-week range of $239.51 to $316.27, CI sits at the 76.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.0% ($283.32 to $313.14).
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Why CI Stock slipped -0.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 13x P/E (9% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 53/100 (D+)
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CI — The Cigna Group: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CI scores 53 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 7 / 20 (ROIC 8.8%; FCF yield -3.51%); Whale 13F Flow at 16 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 9 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 9 / 20 (Beta 1.12; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 12 / 20 (Altman Z 2.7; Piotroski F 5/9; Debt/Equity 1.17).
The weakest pillar is the Fundamental Cash Engine, where a negative free-cash-flow yield offsets a respectable ROIC figure. The strongest pillar is institutional flow, which the rating credits with accumulation and positioning signals. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on institutional interest and a forward P/E below the trailing P/E, while the valuation tradeoff is that the rating's cash-generation and insider-conviction pillars do not confirm that optimism. The balance-sheet pillar is middling rather than distressed. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the overall reading is a sell-side-style caution: weak fundamentals with a trim orientation.
Snapshot
Business
Per the SEC financials and market profile, The Cigna Group is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Health Care sector, Medical Specialities industry. The source data reports revenue of $274900.0M for FY 2025 but does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. Not available in source data for the specific revenue mix and customer segments.
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $274900.0M | $9200.0M | $5957.0M | N/A | $-2769.5M | $7676.0M | $52220.2M |
| FY 2024 | $247121.0M | $9417.0M | $3434.0M | N/A | $-757.4M | $7550.0M | $51587.1M |
| FY 2023 | $195265.0M | $8536.0M | $5164.0M | N/A | $3026.1M | N/A | $54830.4M |
Per the market data, gross margin is 21.8%, operating margin 3.3%, and net margin 2.2%, with ROIC at 8.8%. Free cash flow was negative in both FY 2025 and FY 2024 after a positive FY 2023. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.7 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5 out of 9, with Debt/Equity at 1.17. Reported debt has risen from $51587.1M to $52220.2M across FY 2024 to FY 2025.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news feed, six items reference CI. Headlines center on an upcoming earnings release, institutional and valuation commentary, and client retention and contract profitability. Two items are tagged as catalysts with a GREEN light (a GuruFocus piece citing a GF Value of $395 after a 3.2% gain, and a Seeking Alpha piece on client retention versus contract profitability). The remaining items are tagged as market-wire coverage with a YELLOW light. The most time-sensitive watch item is the upcoming earnings release referenced in the first headline. The butterfly supply-chain graph contains no proprietary signals or links.
Open Questions
- What are the company's specific revenue segments and how do they contribute to the reported FY 2025 revenue?
- What drove the negative free cash flow in FY 2025 and FY 2024, and is the FY 2023 positive figure representative of a trend?
- What is the FY 2025 cash balance year-over-year, given FY 2023 cash is listed as N/A?
- What are the EPS figures for the reported fiscal years, which are all listed as N/A?
- What are the terms and timing of the upcoming earnings release referenced in the news feed?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 5h ago
What You Need to Know Ahead of The Cigna Group’s Earnings Release Yahoo Finance report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Trefis • 8h ago
Has Buying Cigna Stock At A High Paid Off? Trefis report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST GuruFocus • 11h ago
A Look at The Cigna Group (CI) After 3.2% Gain -- GF Value $395. GuruFocus report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Seeking Alpha • 14h ago
The Cigna Group: Client Retention Matters, But Contract Profitability Matters More (CI) Seeking Alpha report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 17h ago
Cigna Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy CI? StockInvest.us report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 20h ago
CVS Health (CVS) vs Cigna (CI): Which is a Better Stock to Buy? Yahoo Finance report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 23h ago
If You Invested $100 In Cigna Group Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today Benzinga report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 1d ago
Cigna (CI) Stock May Still Be Discounted As Health Services Rebound Simply Wall St report covering The Cigna Group (CI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CI (D+ • RQD 53/100) a Buy at $298.41?
Welcome to the CI (The Cigna Group) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 53/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Medical Specialities. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $232.76 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $298.41 Pump the brakes on CI — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CI, but look at what you are paying: 13.2x trailing P/E with 21.8% gross margins. Unless The Cigna Group expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $373.01 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $298.41 CI cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Medical Specialities and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $298.41 (52-wk range $239.51 - $316.27), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.