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Molina Healthcare Signals a Powerful Medicaid Rate Catch-Up That Could Rebuild Margins!

Molina Healthcare, a key player in the managed care sector, reported a third-quarter 2025 performance with an adjusted EPS of $1.84 and premium revenues amounting to $10.8 billion. Despite meticulous effort, these results fell short of expectations, largely due to persistent challenges in medical cost management within their Marketplace segment and pressures in Medicaid. Throughout the quarter, Molina faced elevated medical cost trends across various areas including behavioral health, pharmacy, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and inpatient care, culminating in a consolidated medical care ratio (MCR) of 92.6%. The Marketplace segment, which comprises about 10% of the business, was a significant driver of underperformance, exhibiting an MCR of 95.6%. High utilization relative to risk adjustment revenue posed ongoing challenges, and the market risks mitigated expected adjustments. Although Medicaid, making up 75% of Molina’s revenue, showed stronger margins, it was not immune to cost pressures.