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Fly News Breaks for March 15, 2018
ESRX, CI
Mar 15, 2018 | 06:51 EDT
Cigna (CI) shares are down 26% from the January $226 high and 14% since the Express Scripts (ESRX) deal was announced on March 8, Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Rigg tells investors in a research note. The analyst estimates pro forma 2021 earnings per share of $21.18 for Cigna and Express Scripts. As such, he sees "ample conservatism" in management's 2021 EPS target range of $20-$21. With or without the deal, Cigna shares look oversold, Rigg contends. He keeps a Buy rating on Cigna with a $236 price target.