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The Motley Fool
July 26, 2007
Billy Fisher |
Is All Well at WellPoint? Shares of the mega-cap insurer falter despite solid earnings growth.   |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2007
Billy Fisher |
A Healthy Diet of Profits at WellPoint For the nation's largest health insurer, the waters aren't always going to be smooth for sailing. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2007
Billy Fisher |
Still Fit at Cigna Earnings growth continues for the insurer, complemented by a big buyback in the third quarter. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2007
Billy Fisher |
Well Done, WellPoint The health-care company posts solid quarterly results. The company's large, consistent share repurchases are a positive trend for shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
October 26, 2007
Billy Fisher |
A+ for Aetna Strong operating earnings and membership growth push Aetna shares up. |
The Motley Fool
October 22, 2007
Billy Fisher |
An Unwavering Approach at UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group repurchases $2 billion of shares during Q3. Their disciplined pricing approach has enabled the company to consistently improve operating margins. |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2007
Billy Fisher |
A Strong Start for Big Health Care A look at how four blue-chip insurers have fared in the first half of 2007. Aetna... CIGNA... UnitedHealth... WellPoint... |
The Motley Fool
December 27, 2006
Billy Fisher |
2006 in Review: Aetna The health insurer's stock price has stabilized after strong reactions to quarterly results. |
The Motley Fool
February 9, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Aexcellence From Aetna Low medical costs and good cash flow make this stock worth watching. |
The Motley Fool
July 20, 2007
Billy Fisher |
UnitedHealth Ultimately Unimpressive Despite healthy news in UnitedHealth's quarterly report, investors are still feeling a little unwell about the insurer's medical-care ratio, and the pricing environment. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
WellPoint Looking Well Indeed Solid enrollment numbers, good cost control, and national leverage make this a compelling health benefits company. It may be time to seriously consider owning this stock. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Is It OK to Like UnitedHealth Again? Smacked by an options scandal and fears of price competition, United Health got too cheap. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 7, 2006
Billy Fisher |
Vitals Strong at UnitedHealth The health-care company's stock price is back up on increased third-quarter profits. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Matthew Crews |
WellPoint Is Doing Well While struggling with costs, this health care provider still managed strong cash flows. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2007
Billy Fisher |
Aetna Adds to Its Bottom Line The insurer's earning's report noted several positive trends that should keep this stock on the move. Most notably, Aetna announced drops in its benefit ratios. |
The Motley Fool
March 11, 2008
Brian Orelli |
WellPoint Is Not Well WellPoint lowers guidance on its earnings per share from 15% in 2008 to only 4% to 8%. |
The Motley Fool
January 29, 2009
Brian Orelli |
WellPoint Hits the Trifecta A triple combination of bad news sinks the insurer's earnings. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2009
Brian Orelli |
Shockingly Cheap and Destined to Stay That Way? Humana has a nice quarter, but it's priced based on the uncertain future. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
WellPoint Can Do Better Results are pretty good, but returns on capital should be better at this managed health-care company. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2006
Billy Fisher |
Aetna Airs It Out in the Third Quarter The health insurers rallies from its August 52-week low. Several factors have played a role in this turnaround, one being an impressive third quarter. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2008
Morgan Housel |
UnitedHealth: Bargain or Value Trap? A dismal start to 2008 sent the insurer's shares tumbling, and the news keeps getting worse and worse. |
The Motley Fool
December 26, 2006
Billy Fisher |
2006 in Review: UnitedHealth Group Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group faced a rough start to 2006. Fortunately, though, the health insurer's stock price has since stabilized and the company has turned the page, recently anointing Stephen J. Hemsley as its new CEO. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2006
Billy Fisher |
2006 in Review: CIGNA A disappointing start didn't keep the health insurer down. CIGNA shareholders can hope for another strong year in 2007. |
The Motley Fool
October 29, 2009
Brian Orelli |
WellPoint Sick for Another Year Good luck in 2011? |
The Motley Fool
January 22, 2010
Brian Orelli |
UnitedHealth: Beats Earnings, and Gets Beat Down? UnitedHealth was healthy last quarter, but on Wall Street, it's the future that counts. |
The Motley Fool
July 31, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
WellPoint Holds Up Well Going with quality can soften the blow when a sector goes out of favor. This has been a very tough stretch for managed-care companies, but WellPoint has come through relatively well. This is a stock worth some consideration. |
The Motley Fool
February 14, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
CIGNA Seeks Stability CIGNA has a fundamentally different model from most other health insurers, and that's both good and bad. Investors, do your own due diligence and decide for yourselves if this is a buy. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2011
Alex Dumortier |
Buy WellPoint's Share Buyback Share buybacks are a contrarian indicator, but not WellPoint's. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2005
Tim Beyers |
Pitney Bowes Posts Earnings: Fool by Numbers The company released earnings for its third quarter 2005: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 3, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Pepsi Bottles Another Quarter: Fool by Numbers The company released fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2006
Tim Beyers |
New York & Co. Dressed to Thrill: Fool by Numbers The clothing retailer released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2005
Joseph Khattab |
Wachovia Gets It Done: Fool by Numbers The financial firm released third-quarter 2005 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Balance Sheet Highlights... Ratio Checkup... etc. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
UnitedHealth Down, but Not Out There's nothing wrong with this company except for its stock price. Even with the year-to-date decline in the stock, it's still not at a level worth buying. |
The Motley Fool
October 3, 2007
Rich Smith |
Aetna's $1.25 Billion Buyback The health insurer Aetna splurges on its own shares; its board has authorized a $1.25 billion hike in its stock-repurchase authorization. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Korn/Ferry's Human Capital: Fool by Numbers The executive recruiter released third-quarter 2007 results: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2006
Tim Beyers |
Yankee Candle Dimmer: Fool by Numbers The candle maker released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Checkup... |
The Motley Fool
March 18, 2008
Brian Orelli |
Is Health-Care Insurance Really Sick? Coventry Health Care becomes the latest insurance company to check itself into the sick ward. |
The Motley Fool
November 10, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Sotheby's Bids Adieu to Q3: Fool by Numbers The fine-art and collectible auctioneer released fiscal third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Aetna's Affirmation Aetna posts solid results as health-care costs grow moderately. The health care insurer's relative valuation would seem to at least make it worth a second look for now. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2006
Anders Bylund |
Tip of the Red Hat: Fool by Numbers The open-source software veteran released third-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2004
Rich Smith |
UnitedHealth's Prognosis Is Good The health insurer beats some estimates and raises others. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2006
Tim Beyers |
TASER Stuns the Street: Fool by Numbers The stun gun maker released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
November 2, 2007
Billy Fisher |
Successful Transitions at Molina The managed-care provider gets rid of what isn't working and builds upon what is. |
The Motley Fool
March 6, 2009
Brian Orelli |
Don't Let It Go! Health insurer WellPoint is trying to sell its pharmacy business management segment. Is it the right move for them for right now? |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2011
Jordan DiPietro |
Should You Buy and Hold WellPoint? Does this company have the traits of a good retirement stock? WellPoint's dividend is 1.5%. This might not seem like a whole lot right now, but that dividend has room to grow, so I wouldn't discount its importance. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2006 |
BP's Refined Quarter: Fool by Numbers The oil company released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2008
Brian Orelli |
UnitedHealth Sick for Another Year As employers cut back on the number of employees, they also cut back on the number of people insured. Not a good sign for UnitedHealth and the rest of the health insurers. |
The Motley Fool
January 22, 2009
Brian Orelli |
UnitedHealth Says Good Riddance to 2008 For 2009 the company is looking for earnings essentially flat compared to last year. That doesn't seem so bad, considering that it's expecting to lose as many as 1.5 million members as the unemployment rate grows. |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Lucky Day for Coventry The managed health company has solid growth prospects, but a focus on acquisitions increases the risk level for investors. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2006 |
Is Alloy Able?: Fool by Numbers The youth-oriented e-commerce and marketing company released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
