Sierra Health Revises Earnings Forecast

Sierra Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:SIE) yesterday announced that it is raising its earnings estimates from continuing operations for 2003, based on preliminary data for January and February. Sierra now expects to earn between $0.40 and $0.42 for the first quarter of 2003 and between $1.75 and $1.80 for the year. Sierra had previously estimated it would earn between $1.60 and $1.65 for the year 2003. The company had not previously provided quarterly guidance. A preliminary review of January and February 2003 performance and financial indicators are showing better than projected results for ...