Molina Healthcare stock is underperforming S&P 500, dropping 19.1% from its 52-week high.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-19 11:30:00

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is valued at $16 billion, providing managed healthcare services under Medicaid, Medicare, and state insurance marketplaces. The stock has dropped 19.1% from its 52-week high, underperforming the S&P 500 Index. Analysts are moderately optimistic about its future, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.”

Shares of Molina Healthcare have dipped in the long term, lagging behind the SPX’s return over the past 52 weeks. The stock has been trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since late May. Despite this, the company emphasizes cost-effective and quality healthcare access to patients in underserved communities.

After reporting Q1 2025 results, Molina Healthcare stock fell 5.5% due to rising medical costs. The company exceeded revenue forecasts, but the increase in the medical care ratio to 89.2% impacted the stock negatively. In comparison, Centene Corporation shares have declined nearly 9% on a YTD basis and 16.9% over the past 52 weeks.

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