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UnitedHealth Group vs Cigna: UNH and CI compared
UnitedHealth Group is the larger company: $112.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $73.7B for Cigna (Q3 2026). Cigna is growing faster (+6% against -0.4% a year earlier). UnitedHealth Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.8% against 3.3%.
Where the money goes: UNH and CI
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) · Q3 2026
UnitedHealth Group, Q3 2026: revenue $112.7B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 5.8%, net earnings $4.1B, operating cash flow $5.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Cigna (CI) · Q3 2026
Cigna, Q3 2026: revenue $73.7B (+6% year over year), operating margin 3.3%, net earnings $1.4B, operating cash flow $2.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | Cigna (CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $112.7B | $73.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.4% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 5.8% | 3.3% |
| Net earnings | $4.1B | $1.4B |
| Net margin | 3.6% | 2.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.1B | $2.6B |
| Free cash flow | $4.3B | — |
| Market value | $355.5B | $79.5B |
| P/E | 22.5× | 11.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $476.64 | $342.56 |
Questions
Which is bigger, UnitedHealth Group or Cigna?
UnitedHealth Group is the larger company: $112.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $73.7B for Cigna (Q3 2026).
Is UnitedHealth Group or Cigna growing faster?
Cigna is growing faster (+6% against -0.4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, UnitedHealth Group or Cigna?
UnitedHealth Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.8% against 3.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.