Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Stock

Cigna Group

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Cigna primarily provides pharmacy benefit management and health insurance services. Its PBM and specialty pharmacy services, which were greatly expanded by its 2018 merger with Express Scripts, are mostly sold to health insurance plans and employers. Its largest PBM contract is with the Department of Defense (current contract through 2029), and it recently won a multiyear deal with top-tier insurer Centene. In health insurance and other benefits, Cigna primarily serves employers through self-funding arrangements, and the company operates mostly in the US with 17 million US and 2 million international medical members covered as of December 2024.

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Shares of health insurance stocks are trading lower in sympathy with UnitedHealth, which reported worse-than-expected Q1 results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

Cigna Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.43 million shares sold short, which is 1.67% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cigna Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744732824_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cigna Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cigna Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cigna Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.75%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Cigna Group?

An official report on April 14, 2025 reveals Representative Julie Johnson's recent sale of Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) stock, valued between $15,015 and $225,000. The transaction took place on April 14, 2025, as per the April filing.
At this time, Accenture shares are trading up 0.39% at $290.92.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Julie Johnson conducted 119 trades, totaling more than $133 thousand. The largest of these were in Tesla and ALLETE stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Julie Johnson's most recent trades:
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<thead>
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<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Capital One Finl</td>
<td>COF</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cigna Group</td>
<td>CI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-03-14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M</td>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Stay informed on Julie Johnson's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/julie-johnson">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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Baird analyst Michael Ha maintains Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $388 to $362.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Baird Maintains Outperform on Cigna Group, Lowers Price Target to $362

Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintains Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $375 to $385.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Cigna Group, Raises Price Target to $385

Guggenheim analyst Jason Cassorla initiates coverage on Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $384.

Initiation

Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On Cigna Group with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $384

Mizuho maintains Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $360 to $384.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Cigna Group, Raises Price Target to $384

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/private-medicare-plans-to-get-big-payment-boost-from-trump-administration-017d9aaa" title="https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/private-medicare-plans-to-get-big-payment-boost-from-trump-administration-017d9aaa">https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/private-medicare-plans-to-get-big-payment-boost-from-trump-administration-017d9aaa</a>

Health Care

WSJ: 'Medicare Advantage plans will get a 5.06% rate increase, well above the 2.23% bump that the Biden administration proposed'

In September, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a formal complaint against three major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—CVS Health Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) Caremark, Cigna Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) Express Scripts, and UnitedHealth Group Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) Optum—for allegedly engaging in unfair and anti-competitive practices that have inflated the list <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price of insulin medications</a>.
The&nbsp;complaint&nbsp;accuses the PBMs of creating a system that benefits them financially by prioritizing drug rebates, forcing patients to pay higher costs for life-saving insulin. These PBMs, referred to as the Big Three, administer around 80% of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40964870/us-federal-trade-commission-sues-cvs-health-cigna-unitedhealths-pharmacy-benefit-managers-for-infl" rel="noreferrer noopener">prescriptions in the U.S</a>.
The FTC is now pausing after the agency submitted <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/d9437_2025.04.01_commorderstayingadjudication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an order</a> seeking an administrative stay in the case.
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The agency does not cite any sitting commissioners who can join the proceedings. The two sitting commissioners, Republicans Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41172976/texas-attorney-general-sues-insulin-manufacturers-and-pharmacy-benefit-managers-over-price-fixing-co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">have recused themselves</a>.
According to the order filed this week, the stay will remain in place for at least 105 days. The courts also set an evidentiary hearing for 225 days after the stay lifts.
Reuters notes that of its five sitting commissioners, two were fired, two were removed from the case, and one resigned when Trump took office.
Several state and local governments also filed lawsuits against drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40560002/governments-suing-pharmacy-benefit-managers-over-insulin-prices-have-long-benefited-from-their-r" rel="noreferrer noopener">of inflating insulin prices</a>.
In November 2024, the FTC faced legal challenges from three competing pharmacy-benefit managers over its attempt to restrict their ability to negotiate drug prices for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/42097386/cvs-healthcignaunitedhealths-pharmacy-benefit-managers-accuse-ftc-of-overreach-in-effort-to-reshape-drug-rebate-system" rel="noreferrer noopener">health plan sponsors</a>.
The PBMs argue that this action seeks to upend current drug rebate contracts and disrupt long-standing practices, all while expanding the FTC&#8217;s authority beyond traditional limits.
The companies also&nbsp;contend&nbsp;that the administrative proceeding violates constitutional principles by lacking independent judicial oversight and claim that the FTC&#8217;s approach could result in significant and irreparable injury.
Price Action: CI stock is down 1.13% at $328.16, UNH stock is up 0.04% at $523.40, and CVS stock is down 0.85% at $67.49&nbsp;during the premarket session at the last check Thursday.
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FTC Pauses Lawsuit Against CVS, Cigna, UnitedHealth's PBMs Amid Commissioner Shortage

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Cigna Group. Our analysis of options history for Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $814,022, and 2 were calls, valued at $71,613.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $260.0 to $310.0 for Cigna Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Cigna Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Cigna Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $260.0 to $310.0, over the past month.
<h3>Cigna Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743188458_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$171.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">406</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">806</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">756</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">706</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cigna Group</h3>
Cigna primarily provides pharmacy benefit management and health insurance services. Its PBM and specialty pharmacy services, which were greatly expanded by its 2018 merger with Express Scripts, are mostly sold to health insurance plans and employers. Its largest PBM contract is the Department of Defense, and it recently won a deal with top-tier insurer Centene. In health insurance and other benefits, Cigna mostly serves employers through self-funding arrangements, and the company operates mostly in the US with 17 million US and 2 million international medical members covered as of September 2024.
<h3>Current Position of Cigna Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 463,723, the price of CI is down -0.06% at $324.54. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cigna Group</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $365.0.
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In the latest quarter, 12 analysts provided ratings for Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Cigna Group, revealing an average target of $366.0, a high estimate of $390.00, and a low estimate of $339.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 8.16%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742508078_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Cigna Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$341.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Tassan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$348.00</td>
<td>$394.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Wiederhorn</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ransom</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raj Kumar</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erin Wright</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$379.00</td>
<td>$403.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$339.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Cigna Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cigna Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Cigna Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Cigna Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Cigna Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Cigna Group</h2>
Cigna primarily provides pharmacy benefit management and health insurance services. Its PBM and specialty pharmacy services, which were greatly expanded by its 2018 merger with Express Scripts, are mostly sold to health insurance plans and employers. Its largest PBM contract is the Department of Defense, and it recently won a deal with top-tier insurer Centene. In health insurance and other benefits, Cigna mostly serves employers through self-funding arrangements, and the company operates mostly in the US with 17 million US and 2 million international medical members covered as of September 2024.
<h3>Cigna Group: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Cigna Group's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 28.66%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Cigna Group's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 2.17%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cigna Group's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.43%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cigna Group's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.91%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.78.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Cigna Group Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (12 Ratings)

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Sarah James maintains Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $350 to $365.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight on Cigna Group, Raises Price Target to $365

Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.58% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.74%. Currently, Cigna Group has a market capitalization of $87.45 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CI: If an investor had bought $1000 of CI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $11,003.74 today based on a price of $322.56 for CI at the time of writing.
<h3>Cigna Group's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742397310_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Cigna Group 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

The Company is also reaffirming 2025 Evernorth pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $7.2 billion, and Cigna Healthcare pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $4.1 billion.

Guidance

Cigna Reaffirms 2025 Financial Outlook For Consolidated Adjusted EPS From Operations Of At Least $29.50, Est $29.92

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Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.88% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.87%. Currently, Cigna Group has a market capitalization of $86.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In CI: If an investor had bought $100 of CI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $908.11 today based on a price of $317.43 for CI at the time of writing.
<h3>Cigna Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741723226_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Cigna Group 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>680</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$815.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$125.9K</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>472</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABBV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IQV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$200.2K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>92</td>
<td>77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JNJ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For VKTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 426 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 680 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1750 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $815.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $1325.0 per contract. There were 38 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BMY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 192 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 221 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $125.9K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 90 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.2K, with a price of $596.0 per contract. There were 472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABBV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 193 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.5K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 290 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IQV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 283 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $200.2K, with a price of $1820.0 per contract. There were 31 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 192 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.7K, with a price of $4335.0 per contract. There were 92 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JNJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 6139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 192 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.8K, with a price of $3110.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 464 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.9K, with a price of $10193.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Cigna Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.67 million shares sold short, which is 1.34% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.16 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cigna Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741095057_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cigna Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cigna Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cigna Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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