Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) Stock Bumped Up to “Hold” by Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Saturday morning,Wall Street Zen reports.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on MOH. Mizuho set a $255.00 price objective on Molina Healthcare in a research report on Friday. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on Molina Healthcare from $250.00 to $225.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Zacks Research cut shares of Molina Healthcare from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Molina Healthcare from $235.00 to $220.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $220.00 target price on shares of Molina Healthcare in a research note on Friday. Three investment 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $209.62.

Molina Healthcare Stock Down 3.5%

MOH stock opened at $208.96 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $200.65 and its 200 day moving average is $196.15. The stock has a market cap of $10.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -217.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 30.18 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a current ratio of 1.69, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. Molina Healthcare has a 1-year low of $121.06 and a 1-year high of $244.89.

Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.10. Molina Healthcare had a negative net margin of 0.11% and a positive return on equity of 2.50%. The business had revenue of $11.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.86 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.84 earnings per share. Molina Healthcare’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that Molina Healthcare will post 5.30 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Molina Healthcare

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MOH. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI grew its position in Molina Healthcare by 28.5% during the 3rd quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI now owns 6,282 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,188,000 after purchasing an additional 1,394 shares during the last quarter. RWC Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in shares of Molina Healthcare during the third quarter valued at approximately $372,000. Inspire Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Molina Healthcare by 19.7% during the third quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 11,291 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,135,000 after acquiring an additional 1,856 shares in the last quarter. MBL Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Molina Healthcare by 49.7% during the third quarter. MBL Wealth LLC now owns 2,297 shares of the company’s stock valued at $434,000 after acquiring an additional 763 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in Molina Healthcare in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $153,000. 98.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Molina Healthcare News Summary

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.