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HUMANA (HUM)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for HUMANA.

Research analysts who have asked questions during HUMANA earnings calls.

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Ann Hynes

Mizuho Financial Group

8 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ARDT, BTSG +21 more
Joshua Raskin

Joshua Raskin

Nephron Research

8 questions for HUM

Also covers: AIRS, BKD, CI +13 more
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Justin Lake

Wolfe Research, LLC

8 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, CI, CNC +8 more
Andrew Mok

Andrew Mok

Barclays

6 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, AGL +21 more
Benjamin Hendrix

Benjamin Hendrix

RBC Capital Markets

6 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, AHCO +25 more
Whit Mayo

Whit Mayo

Leerink Partners

6 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, AHCO, ALHC +12 more
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A.J. Rice

UBS Group AG

5 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, AMED, AMN +21 more
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Erin Wright

Morgan Stanley

5 questions for HUM

Also covers: ALGN, BTSG, CAH +19 more
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Ryan Langston

TD Cowen

5 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, AGL +15 more
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Scott Fidel

Stephens Inc.

5 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, ALHC +17 more
Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Evercore ISI

4 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, ALGN, CAH +24 more
George Hill

George Hill

Deutsche Bank

4 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, CAH, CI +16 more
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Kevin Fischbeck

Bank of America

4 questions for HUM

Also covers: AMN, ARDT, CCRN +9 more
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Lance Wilkes

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC

4 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, CI, CNC +4 more
Sarah James

Sarah James

Cantor Fitzgerald

4 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, AMED, CI +15 more
Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter

Wells Fargo

4 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, BTSG, CAH +11 more
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Albert Rice

UBS

3 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, AMED, AMN +21 more
Jason Cassorla

Jason Cassorla

Guggenheim Partners

3 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ARDT, CI +8 more
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Joanna Gajuk

Bank of America

3 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ADC, ADUS +22 more
Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter

Wells Fargo & Company

3 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, BTSG, CAH +15 more
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Ben Hendricks

RBC Capital Markets

2 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ADUS, BKD +10 more
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David Windley

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

2 questions for HUM

Also covers: CERT, CNC, CRL +15 more
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Matthew Gilmore

KeyBanc Capital Markets

2 questions for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, ALHC, EVH +3 more
Michael Ha

Michael Ha

Robert W. Baird & Co.

2 questions for HUM

Also covers: AGL, ALHC, ASTH +7 more
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Benjamin Mayo

Leerink Partners

1 question for HUM

Also covers: ACHC, AGL, AMED +10 more
Dave Windley

Dave Windley

Jefferies LLC

1 question for HUM

Also covers: CERT, CNC, CRL +8 more
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Hua Ha

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

1 question for HUM

Also covers: AGL, CNC, ELV +4 more
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Jason Kasarlov

Guggenheim

1 question for HUM

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Kevin Fishbach

Bank of America

1 question for HUM

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Lisa Gill

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

1 question for HUM

Also covers: AGL, CAH, CI +15 more
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Michael Hall

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

1 question for HUM

Also covers: MOH
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Michael Halloran

Baird

1 question for HUM

Also covers: AOS, CXT, DOV +19 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for HUM.

Humana’s CenterWell completes acquisition of MaxHealth
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M&A
  • CenterWell, Humana Inc.’s healthcare services division, completed the acquisition of MaxHealth from Arsenal Capital Partners and founder-shareholders on February 13, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
  • MaxHealth operates 54 owned primary care clinics, 4 specialty/ancillary clinics and 24 affiliate clinics across West and South Florida, serving over 120,000 patients, including more than 80,000 in value-based care programs.
  • MaxHealth is now owned by CenterWell Senior Primary Care, the nation’s largest senior-focused, value-based primary care provider, expanding CenterWell’s reach in key markets to deliver integrated, patient-centric care.
Feb 13, 2026, 9:15 PM
Humana’s CenterWell completes acquisition of MaxHealth
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M&A
  • CenterWell, the healthcare services division of Humana, completed the acquisition of MaxHealth from Arsenal Capital Partners.
  • The acquisition adds a network of 82 clinics (54 owned primary care, 4 owned specialty/ancillary, 24 affiliates) and expands service to over 120,000 patients—more than 80,000 in value-based care programs.
  • MaxHealth will integrate into CenterWell Senior Primary Care, reinforcing its position as the nation’s largest senior-focused, value-based primary care provider and extending its reach into new key markets.
  • Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Feb 13, 2026, 9:15 PM
HUMANA reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Delivered adjusted EPS of $17.14, above initial guidance of ~$16.25; full-year insurance segment benefit ratio was 90.4%.
  • Medicare Advantage membership grew by ~1 million members (20%) in AEP with a 500 bp year-over-year retention improvement; expects 25% MA membership growth in 2026.
  • 2026 guidance: adjusted EPS of at least $9, reflecting a $3.5 billion net Star-rating headwind; normalized individual MA pre-tax margin to double year-over-year assuming 95% of members in four-plus star plans.
  • Operational and capital efficiency gains: significant improvement in 2026 admin and operating cost ratios via transformation initiatives; statutory capital requirements to rise <20% versus 40% premium growth, with debt-to-capital ratio remaining stable.
Feb 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Humana reports Q4 2025 earnings
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Management Change
  • Humana delivered adjusted EPS of $17.14 in 2025, exceeding initial guidance of ~$16.25, with an insurance segment benefit ratio of 90.4%.
  • Medicare Advantage membership increased by ~1 million members (20%) in AEP with a 500 bp improvement in retention; the company expects 25% MA growth in 2026.
  • For 2026, Humana guides to at least $9 adjusted EPS, anticipates individual MA margins slightly below break-even and a $3.5 billion net stars headwind.
  • Capital optimization initiatives will cap statutory capital requirement growth at <20% versus 40% premium expansion, supporting funding for membership growth while maintaining debt-to-capital levels.
  • Aaron Martin joined as President of Medicare Advantage and will become President of Insurance upon George’s retirement.
Feb 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Humana announces Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Hiring
  • Adjusted EPS of $17.14, exceeding initial guidance of ~$16.25; full-year insurance benefit ratio of 90.4%
  • Medicare Advantage membership grew by 1 million (20%) in AEP; retention improved by 500 bps, with 70% of new sales from competitor switches and 75% from higher-lifetime-value channels; expect 25% MA growth in 2026
  • 2026 guidance: adjusted EPS of at least $9, reflecting a $3.5 billion net Stars headwind; anticipate doubling individual MA pre-tax margin normalized for stars, with margins slightly below break-even after headwind
  • Operating efficiency and capital improvements: 2026 operating cost ratio expected to decline via scale and cost initiatives; statutory capital needs to rise <20% versus 40% premium growth, offsetting >$3 billion of capital requirements, with stable debt-to-capital levels
  • Leadership: Aaron Martin joined as President of Medicare Advantage and will become President of Insurance
Feb 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Humana reports Q4 2025 results and issues 2026 guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Reported 4Q25 net loss per share of ($6.61) on a GAAP basis and ($3.96) on an adjusted basis; delivered FY 2025 GAAP EPS of $9.84 and adjusted EPS of $17.14.
  • Generated Q4 2025 revenues of $32.5 billion and FY 2025 revenues of $129.7 billion; Insurance segment GAAP benefit ratio was 93.1% in Q4 and 90.4% for the full year.
  • Issued FY 2026 guidance of at least $8.89 GAAP EPS and at least $9.00 adjusted EPS, reflecting a Star Ratings headwind, and expects ~25% growth in individual Medicare Advantage membership.
  • Achieved AEP membership growth of ~1 million members (20% increase) with retention up over 500 bps year-over-year, underpinning the projected MA membership expansion in 2026.
Feb 11, 2026, 11:40 AM
Humana issues 2026 guidance amid Medicare Advantage headwinds
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Guidance Update
Profit Warning
Demand Weakening
  • Humana reported a Q4 adjusted loss of $3.96 per share and full-year 2025 GAAP EPS of $9.84 (adjusted EPS $17.14).
  • The company guided 2026 adjusted EPS of at least $9.00, well below the $11.92 average analyst forecast, signaling a year-over-year earnings decline.
  • Management cited anticipated lower Medicare Advantage quality ratings—reducing government bonus payments—and expects ~25% growth in individual MA membership.
  • To protect margins amid a medical-cost ratio near 93%, Humana plans to reprice plans and adjust benefits, reflecting an unusually conservative outlook.
Feb 11, 2026, 11:26 AM
Humana reports Q4 2025 results and 2026 guidance
HUM
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Humana reported 4Q25 GAAP net loss per share of $6.61 and Adjusted net loss per share of $3.96; for FY 2025, GAAP EPS was $9.84 and Adjusted EPS was $17.14.
  • Insurance segment GAAP benefit ratio was 93.1% in 4Q25 and 90.4% for FY 2025, slightly better than guidance.
  • Provided FY 2026 EPS guidance of at least $8.89 on a GAAP basis and at least $9.00 on an Adjusted basis, reflecting expected Star Ratings headwinds.
  • Anticipates ~25% growth in individual Medicare Advantage membership in 2026 and continues CenterWell expansion (added 100,600 patients in 2025).
Feb 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
Humana report shows value-based care reduces hospitalizations and improves satisfaction for Medicare Advantage members
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New Projects/Investments
  • Value-based care arrangements led to 24.3% fewer inpatient admissions for Medicare Advantage members compared with Original Medicare in 2024.
  • Humana Medicare Advantage members under value-based care experienced 13.4% fewer emergency department visits and 7.6% fewer hospital admissions versus non-value-based arrangements in 2024.
  • Members in value-based care reported a 13-point higher Net Promoter Score, indicating stronger patient satisfaction.
  • Humana is investing in technology and data-sharing partnerships (e.g., with Providence) to expand value-based care and enhance care coordination under upcoming CMS interoperability rules.
Feb 4, 2026, 1:45 PM
Humana adds Zynex as in-network provider
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  • Humana and Zynex, Inc. entered a provider agreement effective February 1, 2026, marking Zynex’s first in-network status with Humana.
  • The agreement gives in-network Humana members access to Zynex’s non-invasive electrotherapy devices, including the NexWave™ pain management system.
  • Humana is the second-largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, serving nearly 20 million members across all 50 states.
  • Zynex’s participation spans Humana’s Medicare-PPO, POS, Network PFFS and HMO plans, as well as multiple state Medicaid and Dual SNP programs.
Feb 4, 2026, 1:39 PM