UnitedHealth and Humana were downgraded from “outperform” to “market perform” since the health insurers have deeper ties in the Medicare Advantage business. According to a research note cited by The Street, BMO Capital predicts that under a different administration, Medicare Advantage profit margins could be lower and enrollment would slow.
While election uncertainty docked UnitedHealth and Humana, Cinga was upgraded to “outperform” from “market perform” for similar reasons. BMO Capital cited its lower valuation and a business mix that may better weather a possible administration change as reason for the upgrade.
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