The Cigna Group Reports Strong First Quarter 2025 Results, Raises 2025 Outlook

Core Insights - The Cigna Group reported strong first quarter 2025 results, with significant growth across its diversified business portfolio, leading to an increased outlook for full-year earnings [1][2][20] Financial Performance - Shareholders' net income for Q1 2025 was $1.3 billion, or$ 4.85 per share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 billion, or$ 0.97 per share, in Q1 2024 [2][7] - Adjusted income from operations for Q1 2025 was $1.8 billion, or$ 6.74 per share, slightly down from $1.9 billion, or$ 6.47 per share, in Q1 2024 [3][7] - Total revenues for Q1 2025 increased by 14% to $65.5 billion compared to Q1 2024, driven by growth in existing client relationships and specialty pharmacy services [4][7] Customer Relationships - Total customer relationships as of March 31, 2025, were 182.2 million, reflecting a 1% increase excluding the impact of the HCSC transaction [15] - Total pharmacy customers increased by 3% to 122.3 million, while total medical customers decreased by 6% to 18.0 million, primarily due to the HCSC transaction [15][6] Segment Performance - Evernorth Health Services reported adjusted revenues of$ 53.7 billion for Q1 2025, with a 16% increase in adjusted income from operations, pre-tax [16] - Cigna Healthcare's adjusted income from operations, pre-tax, was $1.3 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year [37] Outlook - The Cigna Group's outlook for full-year 2025 adjusted income from operations is projected to be at least$ 29.60 per share, an increase of $0.10 from prior projections [20][21]