Humana Stock Rises After Narrower-Than-Expected Loss, Raised 2026 Profit Outlook - Humana (NYSE:HUM)

Benzinga · Vandana Singh · 2026-11-06 15:37 UTC

Humana posted a narrower-than-expected third-quarter adjusted loss of 70 cents per share on revenue of $41.16 billion, above estimates, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to at least $9.50. The insurer said its 2027 Medicare Advantage bids should drive progress toward a pre-tax margin of at least 3% in 2028.

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) shares rose about 4% Friday after the health insurer posted a narrower-than-expected third-quarter loss, topped revenue estimates and raised its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance.

Humana reported an adjusted loss of 70 cents per share, beating the consensus loss estimate of $1, compared with adjusted earnings of $3.24 a year earlier. Revenue rose to $41.158 billion from $32.65 billion, beating the consensus of $40.89 billion.

Humana Raises 2026 Earnings Outlook

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