HUM - Humana Inc.
During the quarter, we added 4 new positions and exited 14, bringing the number of positions in the Fund to 33. We initiated a position in Biogen Inc., a company that we believe is in the early stages of a transformation. We sold Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to manage risk ahead of a competitor's clinical trial readout.
HUM's surging premiums, Medicare Advantage growth and CenterWell expansion bolster its prospects, but rising benefit costs and expenses pose challenges.
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Retirement planning gets harder when healthcare coverage becomes a moving target. A familiar insurance card can mean access to trusted doctors, predictable prescription costs, and benefits that help stretch a fixed income.
First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. bought a new stake in Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 2,106 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at approximately $804,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds
When Humana sends a plan-exit notice this fall, most members will scan it for a replacement option and move on. But buried in that letter is a federal right with an expiration date that could matter far more than any plan Humana offers instead.
HUM's CenterWell venture with BlackRock brings $2.8 billion in capital, easing balance sheet liabilities and supporting clinic expansion.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has entered into a new joint venture agreement with funds and accounts managed by HPS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock (“BlackRock”), to manage and operate an existing network of nearly 150 CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinics that currently sit within joint ventures owned by funds affiliated with WCAS and CenterWell. The new joint venture, majority owned by BlackRock and minority owned by CenterWell, will rep.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will release its financial results for the third quarter 2026 (3Q26), as well as prepared management remarks (in PDF format), at 6:00 a.m. Eastern time on November 6, 2026. The company will host a live question-and-answer session at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time that morning to discuss its financial results for the quarter and earnings guidance for 2026. A webcast of the 3Q26 earnings call may be accessed via Humana's Investor Relations page at.
Humana (HUM) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Humana's 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings rebound puts 95% of members in four-star or better plans, potentially boosting 2028 bonus payments and plan benefits.
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Humana surged after its main Medicare Advantage contract regained a 4-star CMS rating for 2027, a major profit catalyst. 95% of HUM's Medicare Advantage members will be in 4-star plans, unlocking a 5% benchmark rate advantage and supporting a robust earnings outlook. I maintain a "Hold" rating as shares appear fairly valued post-rally, despite strong fundamentals, a technical breakout, and likely further sell-side upgrades.
UNH's diversified healthcare platform, improving Medicare Advantage profitability and lower valuation give it an edge over HUM.
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A $0 premium plan sounds like a win until the number that actually pads your Social Security deposit quietly disappears. Here is what Humana changed for 2027 and what a retired person on a fixed income stands to lose each month without realizing it.