MOH Stock Earnings Estimates Decreased by Zacks Research

Molina Healthcare, Inc (NYSE:MOH) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Molina Healthcare in a report released on Tuesday, October 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.70 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.71. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Molina Healthcare’s current full-year earnings is $5.29 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Molina Healthcare’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.69 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.25 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.23 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.11 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $9.24 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.13 EPS and Q3 2028 earnings at $4.06 EPS.

MOH has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Molina Healthcare in a research report on Friday. Truist Financial decreased their price target on Molina Healthcare from $250.00 to $225.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 24th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Molina Healthcare from $163.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Barclays cut their price objective on Molina Healthcare from $184.00 to $180.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Molina Healthcare from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $202.44.

Molina Healthcare Trading Up 2.5%

Shares of Molina Healthcare stock opened at $209.38 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $198.62 and a 200 day moving average of $192.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a current ratio of 1.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1,163.13, a PEG ratio of 29.29 and a beta of 0.78. Molina Healthcare has a fifty-two week low of $121.06 and a fifty-two week high of $244.89.

Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $1.51 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.12. Molina Healthcare had a positive return on equity of 3.73% and a negative net margin of 0.02%. The firm had revenue of $10.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.83 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $5.48 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Trading of Molina Healthcare

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in Molina Healthcare by 1,250.0% during the first quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 216 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its holdings in Molina Healthcare by 504.9% in the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 248 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in Molina Healthcare by 118.2% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 144 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC purchased a new position in Molina Healthcare in the second quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in Molina Healthcare by 64.5% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 232 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.50% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Molina Healthcare

Here are the key news stories impacting Molina Healthcare this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment toward managed-care insurers has improved, while Molina’s scheduled earnings release and the launch of its Illinois HealthChoice Medicaid contract are providing near-term catalysts. The company’s prior quarter also exceeded adjusted EPS expectations, supporting confidence in execution. Molina Healthcare Gains as Investors Weigh Sector Tailwinds and Near-Term Catalysts
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research continues to rate MOH “Strong Buy,” despite trimming several forecasts. The stock also outperformed peers during a broadly strong trading session, indicating favorable recent market momentum. Molina Healthcare Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
• Neutral Sentiment: Molina is projected to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday, making the upcoming results and management outlook the key near-term catalysts for the shares. Molina Healthcare Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered EPS estimates across multiple periods: Q3 2026 to $0.70 from $0.71, Q4 2026 to $0.69 from $0.70, FY2026 to $5.25 from $5.27, FY2027 to $9.24 from $9.28, and modestly reduced 2027–2028 quarterly forecasts. The cuts suggest some pressure on expected profitability, although the revised FY2026 estimate remains close to the broader $5.29 consensus.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity consisted of sales rather than purchases, while one analyst comparison favored Centene over Molina because of Centene’s valuation and earnings outlook. These signals may weigh on sentiment. Centene vs. Molina: Which Managed Care Stock Has More Upside?

Molina Healthcare Company Profile

Molina Healthcare, Inc is a managed-care company that provides health insurance and related healthcare services primarily to individuals and families who receive coverage through government-sponsored programs. Its main lines of business include Medicaid, Medicare, and health plans offered through government marketplaces.

The company works with state and federal agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to coordinate care for members, including low-income adults and children, seniors, and people with disabilities or complex medical needs.