(Updated - February 1, 2019 6:03 AM EST)

Cigna Corp. (NYSE: CI) reported Q4 EPS of $2.46, $0.09 better than the analyst estimate of $2.37. Revenue for the quarter came in at $13.75 billion versus the consensus estimate of $11.71 billion.

“Cigna completed an exceptionally strong 2018, with revenue, customer, and earnings growth, driven by continued innovation across the business,” said David M. Cordani, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We enter 2019 further strengthened by our combination with Express Scripts and positioned to deliver outstanding growth fueled by accelerated innovation that will improve whole person health and affordability for customers and clients.”

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Cigna Corp. sees FY2019 EPS of $16.00-$16.50, versus the consensus of $16.75.

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