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CVS, Humana and Elevance Shares Are Trading Lower Thursday: What's Going On?

Benzinga·04/17/2025 15:04:06
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CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS), Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) and Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:ELV) shares are moving lower on Thursday after UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (NYSE:UNH) reported earnings prior to the market opening.

What To Know: UnitedHealth reported worse-than-expected earnings today, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $7.20, missing analysts’ expectations of $7.29. In addition, the insurance giant posted sales of $109.58 billion, missing analysts’ expectations of $111.60 billion.

The company also cut its guidance for fiscal-year 2025 adjusted earnings per share. It now expects adjusted earnings per share of $26 to $26.50, versus analysts’ estimate of $29.73. The company had previously expected adjusted earnings per share of $29.50 to $30.

UnitedHealth said the guidance change reflects higher care activity in its Medicare Advantage business and unexpected changes in Optum Health member profiles due to low engagement from beneficiaries in plans exiting certain markets.

Shares of CVS, Humana, Elevance and other health insurance companies may be trading lower after UnitedHealth reported earnings, as investors assess the health insurance industry as a whole. For instance, if UnitedHealth, the largest insurer, is missing analysts’ expectations, investors may believe other companies are also facing similar challenges. The lowered guidance could also signal that UnitedHealth is feeling sustained pressure, which may weigh on the broader sector.

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Price Action: At the time of writing, CVS stock is trading 3.16% lower at $64.29, Humana stock is moving 7.80% lower at $260.04 and Elevance shares are trading 3.06% lower at $422.02, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Image: Courtesy of CVS Health Corporation