MOH Molina Healthcare (MOH) Q3 FY26 earnings call
Molina Healthcare reported Q3 FY26 results in line with expectations, reaffirming its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of at least $5.25 per share despite a challenging medical cost environment. The company provided a strong preliminary 2027 outlook, projecting over $9.50 per share in adjusted earnings driven by embedded earnings realization and favorable Medicaid rate trends, signaling a potential turn in Medicaid margins. Management remains confident in its RFP pipeline and the gradual impact of work requirements.
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MOH operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | This call Sep 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical care ratio | 91.1%Our 91.1% consolidated MCR reflects strong operating performance as we continue to navigate a challenging medical cost environment.Source: earnings call transcript | 92.2%Our 92.2% consolidated MCR reflects solid operating performance as we continue to navigate a challenging medical cost environment.Source: earnings call transcript | 92.9%Our 92.9% consolidated MCR reflects solid operating performance as we continue to navigate a challenging medical cost environment.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.7 pt |
| Medical care ratio Medicaid | 92%In Medicaid in the first quarter, the business produced an MCR of 92%.Source: earnings call transcript | 92.7%In Medicaid, the business produced an MCR of 92.7% in the second quarter, which was in line with our expectations.Source: earnings call transcript | 93%In Medicaid, the business produced an MCR of 93% in the third quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.3 pt |
| Medical care ratio Medicare | 89.8%In Medicare, we reported a first quarter MCR of 89.8%.Source: earnings call transcript | 90.7%In Medicare, we reported a second quarter MCR of 90.7% and very favorable to our expectations as our dual business performed much better than expected.Source: earnings call transcript | 93%In Medicare, we reported a third quarter MCR of 93%.Source: earnings call transcript | +2.3 pt |
| Medical care ratio Marketplace | 84%In Marketplace, the first quarter MCR was 84%.Source: earnings call transcript | 88.9%In Marketplace, the second quarter MCR was 88.9%, higher than our expectations.Source: earnings call transcript | 92.5%In Marketplace, the third quarter MCR was 92.5% and in line with our expectations.Source: earnings call transcript | +3.6 pt |
| Medical members Marketplace | 305KMembership stands at 305,000 and is slightly higher than our prior guidance, but the profile of our membership is as expected, following our decision to reduce our exposure in this highly volatile segment.Source: earnings call transcript | 280KAnd we are successful in doing that now at $2.5 billion of premium and 280,000 members.Source: earnings call transcript | — | -8.2% |
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