A broad 2Q26 beat translated into only a $0.10 guide raise

Reported results versus July 29 preprint consensus.

Table comparing Cigna’s 2Q26 reported results with July 29 pre-print consensus. Adjusted EPS was $7.78 versus $7.60; revenue was $71.67 billion versus $70.14 billion; Evernorth adjusted operating income was $1.66 billion versus $1.63 billion; Cigna Healthcare adjusted operating income was $1.28 billion versus $1.23 billion; and the 84.5% medical care ratio was 50 basis points better than consensus. The FY26 EPS floor rose $0.10 to $30.45, effectively matching the $30.46 pre-print consensus.

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FY26 adjusted EPS floor rose $0.10 to $30.45 from $30.35, effectively matching the $30.46 preprint consensus. The guide increase was smaller than the $0.18 quarterly EPS beat.