Cigna Bumps Annual Profit Forecast; Will Exit Obamacare Plans by Year End

Cigna raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to at least $30.35 while planning to exit individual exchange by year-end (NYSE:CI)

Cigna (CI) Q1 2026 earnings call recap: revenue, EPS and raised $30.35 outlook, Signature PBM rollout, exchange exit and eviCore review—read now.

Cigna bumps annual profit forecast; will exit Obamacare plans by year end

Cigna slightly raised its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday after reporting first-quarter earnings that topped ‌Wall Street estimates on lower-than-expected medical costs, and the health insurer said it will stop offering Obamacare plans.

Cigna Exits ACA Market, Posts $1.65B Profit

Cigna is walking away from the Affordable Care Act individual exchange business at the end of 2026. At the same time, the company is reporting a strong first-quarter profit of $1.65 billion. Together, these announcements signal a major strategic shift for one of the country’s largest health insurers. Cigna Exits ACA Individual Market by Year-End Cigna’s incoming CEO, Brian Evanko, confirmed the exit during the company’s April 30 first-quarter ea…

The Cigna Group Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results, Raises 2026 Outlook