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US firms lift 2026 earnings outlook

Entities: Royal Bank of Canada · Cadence Design Systems, Inc. · Sarah London · Quantinno Capital Management LP · Evernorth Health Services

Overview

In late July 2026 two U.S. companies reported stronger‑than‑expected second‑quarter results and subsequently raised their full‑year earnings guidance. Centene Corp posted adjusted diluted earnings of $2.51 per share and premium and service revenue of about $44.4 billion, prompting an upgrade of its FY 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to above $4.80 from the prior $3.40 range and an improved Marketplace pre‑tax margin target of 4.5‑5%. The company noted a modest one‑time earnings boost from 2025 settlement items and a continued decline in Medicaid enrollment to roughly 12 million members. Regency Centers Corp reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $0.61 per diluted share, up from $0.56 a year earlier, alongside FFO of $1.21 per diluted share and core operating earnings of $1.16 per diluted share. Same‑property NOI grew 3.8% YoY, occupancy held at 96.9%, and the firm signed 2.1 million sq ft of new and renewal leases while commencing $68 million of development projects. Full‑year 2026 guidance was lifted to $4.84‑$4.88 per diluted share for FFO and $4.62‑$4.66 for core earnings. On 28 July, Cigna Group announced Q2 2026 results that beat expectations, with total revenue up 7% YoY to $71.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.78 versus a $7.60 forecast. The insurer raised its 2026 adjusted profit outlook by $0.10 to at least $30.45 per share, driven by strong growth in its Evernorth Health Services unit, which posted adjusted revenue of $61.5 billion, up 6%. Cigna also reported a higher medical loss ratio of 84.5% and disclosed a strategic shift away from government‑backed plans, exiting Medicare Advantage and planning to cease ACA offerings at the end of 2026 while emphasizing employer‑sponsored coverage and its pharmacy‑benefits‑management business.

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[● 5 SOURCES] Cigna raised its 2026 adjusted profit forecast by $0.10 to at least $30.45 per share. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 5 SOURCES] Cigna's total revenue for Q2 2026 was $71.7 billion, a 7% year‑over‑year increase. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 5 SOURCES] Adjusted earnings per share for Q2 2026 were $7.78, beating the $7.60 estimate. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 5 SOURCES] Evernorth Health Services unit revenue was $61.5 billion, up 6% year‑over‑year. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 5 SOURCES] Cigna's medical loss ratio for the quarter was 84.5%, up from 83.2% a year earlier. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 5 SOURCES] Cigna will stop offering Affordable Care Act plans at the end of 2026. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 5 SOURCES] Cigna has exited Medicare Advantage and is focusing on employer‑sponsored and pharmacy‑benefits businesses. (Cigna earnings report)
[● 3 SOURCES] Centene reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.51 for the second quarter of 2026. (Centene Q2 earnings call and reports)
[● 3 SOURCES] Centene raised its full‑year 2026 adjusted earnings per share outlook to more than $4.80 per share. (Centene earnings guidance updates)
[● 2 SOURCES] Centene's health benefits ratio improved to about 89.6% in the second quarter, down from 93% previously. (Centene financial filings)
[● 2 SOURCES] Centene's Medicaid enrollment fell to just over 12 million members, with total enrollment around 25.9 million, down from 28 million a year earlier. (Centene earnings presentation)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Centene increased its 2026 Marketplace pre‑tax margin expectation to 4.5‑5% from about 3%. (Centene earnings call)

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Regency Centers Q2 2026 Earnings Rise; RBC Cuts Cadence Stake; Quantinno Expands NRG Holding
Regency Centers posted stronger Q2 2026 earnings and raised guidance; RBC trimmed its Cadence stake; Quantinno boosted its NRG holding.
3 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Cigna Group lifts 2026 profit outlook on strong health services earnings
Cigna lifts its 2026 profit forecast to $30.45 per share after Q2 revenue hits $71.7 billion, driven by Evernorth growth, higher medical loss ratio, and a shift away from government‑backed insurance.

Sources

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