Cigna: Price Pullback Is A Great Opportunity

Jul. 13, 2025 4:00 PM ETThe Cigna Group (CI) StockCI14 Comments

Summary

  • Cigna trades at a significant discount to the S&P 500, offering a higher yield and faster dividend growth, making it attractive for total return investors.
  • CI's robust earnings growth is fueled by its Evernorth and Healthcare segments, with strong results and promising exposure to the booming GLP-1 drug market.
  • Management targets 10-14% annual EPS growth, supported by aggressive share buybacks and a safe, growing dividend nearly double the S&P 500 yield.
  • The recent price dip creates an appealing entry point for a high-quality compounder.
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Market volatility is back, as tariff escalations put investors at unease. Nonetheless, the S&P 500 (SPY) continues to trade at a nosebleed PE valuation of 29.8, making me wonder if it can sustain that valuation for long. SPY’s 1.15% dividend yield

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