For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has reported a -41% decline in E.P.S. from $6.74 a year ago to $3.99 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $11.34 compared to $24.25 a year ago — a decline of -53%.
Recent Price Action
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) stock enjoyed a large increase of 3.3% on 10/30/24. The stock closed at $266.32. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by above average trading volume at 136% of normal. The stock has risen 1.5% during the last week but has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, HUM is expected to continue to be a Value Builder.
Humana has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Humana has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 61 and a neutral Power Rating of 48, leading to the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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