Investing.com - Cigna (NYSE:CI) reported on Thursday third quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Cigna announced earnings per share of $4.41 on revenue of $40.80B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $4.24 on revenue of $39.15B.
Cigna shares are up 3% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $210.62 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 6.58% from the start of the year.
Cigna follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Cigna's report follows an earnings beat by UnitedHealth on October 14, who reported EPS of $3.51 on revenue of $65.12B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3.11 on revenue of $63.79B.
Mastercard had missed expectations on October 28 with third quarter EPS of $1.6 on revenue of $3.84B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.61 on revenue of $3.84B.
Stay up-to-date on all of the upcoming earnings reports by visiting Investing.com's earnings calendar