Molina Healthcare, Inc.: Initiation of Coverage – A Story Of Enhanced Focus on Managed Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Expansion!

Molina Healthcare has reported their first quarter earnings, achieving an adjusted EPS of $5.73 and generating $9.5 billion in premium revenue. The company’s performance was described as being in line with expectations and is backed by efficient operating metrics across all business segments. The consolidated MCR (medical cost ratio) stood at 88.5%, demonstrating strong medical cost management with results across segments fulfilling the company’s forecasts. More specifically, Molina’s Medicaid segment reported a first-quarter MCR of 89.7%, slightly above the 89% anticipated due to the inclusion of newly added California and Nebraska plans along with new store additions leading to a total member increase of approximately 0.5 million. The organization is maintaining its earnings guidance for the year with earnings per share expected to be at least $23.50 and premium revenues projected around $38 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 13% and 17% respectively.