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The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has announced impressive first-quarter results for 2025, surpassing expectations in both earnings and revenue. The company has also raised its full-year outlook, reflecting strong performance across its diversified business segments.

Cigna Group Reports Robust Performance for Q1, Total Revenues Hit $65.5 Billion

The Cigna Group reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with total revenues reaching $65.5 billion, marking a 14% increase from the same period in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by enhanced client relationships and a notable expansion in the specialty pharmacy segment of Evernorth Health Services.

The company achieved an adjusted income from operations of $1.8 billion, or $6.74 per share, surpassing the expected earnings per share (EPS) of $6.35. This performance also exceeded the prior year’s first-quarter adjusted income of $1.9 billion, or $6.47 per share.

In comparison to the expectations set for the quarter, The Cigna Group’s actual revenue of $65.5 billion was significantly higher than the anticipated $60.38 billion. This impressive revenue growth underscores the company’s strategic focus on expanding its health services and healthcare platforms.

The company’s net income for shareholders reached $1.3 billion, equating to $4.85 per share, a substantial improvement compared to a net loss of $0.3 billion, or $0.97 per share, reported in the first quarter of 2024.

Within its segments, Evernorth Health Services saw a 16% increase in adjusted revenues and a 5% rise in pre-tax adjusted income from operations compared to the first quarter of 2024. This growth was fueled by the expansion of existing client relationships and new business acquisitions.

Similarly, Cigna Healthcare experienced a 9% increase in adjusted revenues, driven by premium rate adjustments to accommodate rising medical costs. However, adjusted income from operations for Cigna Healthcare saw a slight decline, primarily due to increased medical care costs.

Cigna Group Raises Full-Year 2025 Guidance

Building on its strong first-quarter performance, The Cigna Group has raised its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting consolidated adjusted income from operations of at least $29.60 per share. This revised guidance reflects a $0.10 increase from the previous projection, indicating the company’s confidence in its ongoing strategic initiatives and market positioning. The updated outlook also accounts for expected share repurchases and anticipated dividends throughout the year.

For its Evernorth segment, The Cigna Group anticipates adjusted income from operations, pre-tax, to reach at least $7.2 billion for the full year. This projection highlights the company’s commitment to sustaining growth in its pharmacy benefit and specialty care services, which have been pivotal in driving overall revenue growth. Additionally, Cigna Healthcare is expected to contribute significantly to the company’s financial performance, with a projected pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $4.125 billion, reflecting a $25 million increase from prior estimates.

The Cigna Group’s forward-looking statements emphasize the company’s strategic focus on enhancing transparency and support for its customers and patients. CEO David M. Cordani highlighted the importance of building a sustainable healthcare model, leveraging the strength of the company’s diversified platforms in a rapidly evolving market environment. As the company navigates the remainder of 2025, it remains committed to executing its growth strategies and delivering value to shareholders through disciplined capital deployment and strategic investments.

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