Cigna reaffirms 2026 guidance and targets 10 to 14% adjusted EPS growth through 2030
The global health company outlined its long-term financial targets and a $3 billion modernization program during its investor day.
The Cigna Group (CI) reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance on Tuesday while hosting its investor day, according to a regulatory filing.
The health company said it expects consolidated adjusted revenues of approximately $280 billion for 2026.
Company officials also projected consolidated adjusted earnings per share of at least $30.45.
Brian Evanko, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Cigna Group, said in a statement released Tuesday, "We are proud to announce Lead to One, our vision for the future of healthcare through personalization at scale."
Evanko added, "By building on our growth platforms, scaling our differentiated capabilities, and executing with discipline, we are well positioned to deliver durable earnings growth, create long-term shareholder value, and improve affordability and outcomes for those we are privileged to serve."
The company set a long-term average annual adjusted earnings per share growth target of 10% to 14% through 2030.
Cigna also projected approximately $50 billion in cumulative operating cash flow through year-end 2030.
Ann Dennison, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Cigna Group, said, "Our long-term growth targets are supported by our clear growth pillars, distinct capabilities, and our new multi-year modernization and productivity initiatives, which will self-fund and fuel our performance."
As part of its strategy, the company announced a $3 billion multi-year series of modernization and productivity initiatives. These efforts will focus on modernizing processes, streamlining workflows, empowering employees with artificial intelligence tools, and driving disciplined supplier management.
Additionally, The Cigna Group Foundation announced a new $10.5 million, three-year grant program focused on expanding community support for patients and caregivers.
For the full year 2026, the company projected Evernorth Health Services pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $6.9 billion.
Cigna Healthcare pre-tax adjusted income from operations was projected at least $4.55 billion.
The company projected its Cigna Healthcare medical care ratio to be 83.7% to 84.7% for 2026.