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Molina Healthcare forecasts 2026 profit below estimates

By Thomson Reuters Feb 5, 2026 | 3:26 PM

Feb 5 (Reuters) – Molina Healthcare forecast annual ‍profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it ‌expects increased ‌costs in its Obamacare plans to weigh through the ​year.

The company forecast 2026 ‍adjusted ​profit to ​be at least $5 ‍per share, below analysts’ estimate of $13.76 per share, according ‍to data compiled by LSEG.

Shares of ‍Long ‍Beach, California-based ​company fell ​nearly ⁠32% in ‌extended trading.

(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja ⁠Desai)