Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $286.00 target price on shares of Molina Healthcare in a research report on Monday, July 13th. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Molina Healthcare from $163.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Barclays cut their target price on shares of Molina Healthcare from $180.00 to $178.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Mizuho set a $255.00 price target on shares of Molina Healthcare in a research report on Friday. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Molina Healthcare from $202.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Molina Healthcare currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $209.62.

Molina Healthcare Stock Performance

Shares of Molina Healthcare stock opened at $208.96 on Friday. Molina Healthcare has a 52 week low of $121.06 and a 52 week high of $244.89. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $200.65 and its 200-day simple moving average is $196.52. The firm has a market cap of $10.91 billion, a PE ratio of -217.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 29.89 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a quick ratio of 1.69, a current ratio of 1.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95.

Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 21st. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.10. Molina Healthcare had a positive return on equity of 2.50% and a negative net margin of 0.11%. The firm had revenue of $11.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.86 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.84 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Molina Healthcare will post 5.30 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC grew its position in Molina Healthcare by 56.9% in the 2nd quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 15,669 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,584,000 after buying an additional 5,681 shares during the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in Molina Healthcare by 394.1% in the 2nd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 156,632 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,822,000 after buying an additional 124,929 shares during the period. Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor purchased a new position in Molina Healthcare during the 2nd quarter worth $22,656,000. Summit Street Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Molina Healthcare during the 2nd quarter worth $41,630,000. Finally, Algert Global LLC raised its position in Molina Healthcare by 35.5% during the 2nd quarter. Algert Global LLC now owns 52,240 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,947,000 after buying an additional 13,690 shares during the last quarter. 98.50% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Molina Healthcare News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $0.89, ahead of estimates, while revenue of $11.08 billion also exceeded expectations. The company reaffirmed its broader outlook, supporting confidence that Medicaid margins are stabilizing. Molina Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined at least $45 billion of premium revenue for 2027, while its earnings “building blocks” totaled more than $9.50 per share. The outlook suggests potential for growth from premium expansion, Medicaid rate increases and improved margins. Molina Outlines 2027 Premium and EPS Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on MOH, indicating that some analysts view the recent weakness as an opportunity despite near-term cost pressures. Bank of America Maintains Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Molina updated fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to approximately $5.25, broadly in line with the $5.26 consensus estimate. The limited change reduces the likelihood of a major earnings-estimate reset but offers little new upside catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains divided: Morgan Stanley raised its price target from $167 to $192 but retained an Equal Weight rating, while other coverage remains more constructive. Morgan Stanley Raises Molina Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Net income fell sharply year over year to about $38 million, and revenue declined 3.4% from the prior-year quarter. Earnings also dropped from $1.84 per share a year earlier, highlighting continued profitability pressure despite the quarterly beat. Molina Reports Q3 Net Income Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Membership shrinkage, elevated medical costs and uncertainty around Medicaid rate timing remain key risks. Morgan Stanley’s target is below the current trading level, reinforcing valuation concerns and helping explain the pressure on MOH shares.

Molina Healthcare Company Profile

Molina Healthcare, Inc is a managed-care company that provides health insurance and related services primarily through government-sponsored programs. Its offerings include Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare-Medicaid dual-eligible plans and health plans sold through government marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act.

The company’s services generally include medical care coordination, behavioral health support, pharmacy benefits and, depending on the plan and state, dental and vision benefits.