Is Molina Healthcare Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Its value in the market is estimated at $ 16 billion, which is Molina Healthcare, Inc. (Moh) is a provider of health care services managed under Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through government insurance markets. Its headquarters is located in Long Beach, California, and the company runs in four sectors: Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace and others.

Companies of 10 billion dollars or more in general are ranked as “large size” shares, and Molina Healthcare fits this standard completely. The company focuses on disadvantaged societies and manages health plans in multiple American states. Access to effective health care in terms of cost and quality for patients.

Molina Healthcare shares decreased 19.1 % of its highest level in 52 weeks at $ 365.23. Moh shares have decreased by 6.9 % over the past three months, increasing the performance of the S& P 500 index ($ SPX) by 6.5 %.

In the long run, Molina Healthcare shares have decreased by 3.5 % over the past 52 weeks, causing SPX to 9 % on the same time frame. In addition, the MoH stock gained 1.5 % on the basis of YTD, while SPX increased by 1.7 %.

The stock has been traded less than average for 50 days and 200 moving days since late May.

Molina Healthcare shares decreased by 5.5 % after the results of the first quarter of 2025 on April 23. The company recorded revenues of $ 11.2 billion, which represents an increase of 12.2 % over the year, overcoming street expectations. Meanwhile, the profitability of the modified arrow was at $ 6.08, an increase of 6.1 % on an annual basis, bypassing analysts. However, the decrease in inventory was driven by increased medical costs, as the medical care rate increased to 89.2 % due to the highest use of long -term care and behavioral health.

On the other hand, Centene Corporation (CNC) failed to shares. CNC shares have decreased by approximately 9 % on the basis of YTD and 16.9 % over 52 weeks.

Although Moh has weakened performance for SPX, analysts are moderately optimistic about its horizons. The stock contains a consensus classification for “moderate purchase” of 16 analysts covering it, and is currently being traded less than the average price of $ 358.64.

On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have positions (either directly or indirectly) in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article are only for media purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com