Humana Sees Q4 Revenue of $32.06B, Expects $3.99 Adjusted Loss
Analysts forecast Q4 revenue of $32.06B, up 9.8% year-on-year from prior quarter’s $32.65B (+11.4% YoY), and expect an adjusted loss of -$3.99 per share. The company added 150,000 members last quarter to reach 14.99 million total.
1. Q4 Projections
Analysts covering Humana expect Q4 revenue of $32.06 billion, representing 9.8% year-on-year growth, and forecast an adjusted loss of $3.99 per share, reflecting planned investments and benefit cost pressures.
2. Prior Quarter Performance
In the previous quarter, Humana generated $32.65 billion in revenue, up 11.4% year-on-year and beating consensus by 2.1%, while adding 150,000 members to reach a total of 14.99 million and delivering EPS above estimates.
3. Peer Comparison
Recent results from peers show Cigna achieved 10.4% revenue growth, beating estimates by 3.8% and lifting its shares 7.5%, while Centene’s 21.9% revenue gain topped forecasts by 3% but saw shares fall 4.7%, setting a mixed industry backdrop.
4. Recent Share Trends
Health insurer stocks have declined 3.6% on average over the past month, with Humana down 31.4%. Analysts maintain an average price target of $282.96, signaling potential upside from current levels.