Why Humana Inc (HUM) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-10-16, Humana Inc (HUM) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 85.17%. Featured in 2 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-06-09.
Why HUM Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Humana Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate from 84.88% to 86.95% on 2026-10-09.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at -46.56%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
Humana shares have risen primarily after analysts raised the next-year EPS growth estimate to 86.95% from 84.88% on 2026-10-09. The specific catalyst appears to be the 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings, with 95% of members in four-star plans, which improved the earnings outlook. The estimate now stands at 85.17%, indicating the momentum has continued beyond the initial revision.
Generated 2026-10-13 · news as of 2026-10-13
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Healthcare Plans
- EPS growth next year
- 85.17%
- EPS growth this year
- -46.56%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- -$1.00
- Last price
- $413.16
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 85.17% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $413.16 |
| 2026-10-15 | 85.17% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $432.20 |
| 2026-10-14 | 85.17% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $427.40 |
| 2026-10-13 | 85.17% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $420.38 |
| 2026-10-12 | 85.17% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $433.50 |
| 2026-10-11 | 86.95% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $431.87 |
| 2026-10-10 | 86.95% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $431.87 |
| 2026-10-09 | 86.95% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $431.87 |
| 2026-10-08 | 84.88% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $387.12 |
| 2026-10-07 | 84.88% | -46.56% | -$1.00 | $396.51 |
| 2026-10-06 | 83.92% | -46.54% | -$1.00 | $404.27 |
| 2026-10-05 | 83.92% | -46.54% | -$1.00 | $404.07 |
| 2026-10-04 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $388.36 |
| 2026-10-03 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $388.36 |
| 2026-10-02 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $388.36 |
| 2026-10-01 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $379.68 |
| 2026-09-30 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $381.57 |
| 2026-09-29 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $386.87 |
| 2026-09-28 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $389.63 |
| 2026-09-27 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $397.93 |
| 2026-09-25 | 84.00% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $397.93 |
| 2026-09-24 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $380.32 |
| 2026-09-23 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $374.78 |
| 2026-09-22 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $372.00 |
| 2026-09-21 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $378.58 |
| 2026-09-20 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $386.22 |
| 2026-09-18 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $386.22 |
| 2026-09-17 | 83.73% | -46.57% | -$1.00 | $384.52 |
| 2026-09-16 | 82.59% | -46.58% | -$1.00 | $384.72 |
| 2026-09-15 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.94 | $396.62 |
Reports Featuring HUM
Recent News
- Humana surges after topping 2027 Medicare star ratingsCNBC TV
- CVS Stock Dips After Drop in Medicare Advantage Plan RatingsBarrons.com
- Humana Soars 15% on Medicare Star Ratings: 95% of Members in Four-Star PlansTIKR
- Humana Stock Jumps on Raised Medicare Advantage RatingsInvestopedia
- Humana stock rises 15% after Medicare star ratings jumpQuartz
- Is Clover Health Stock Too Dependent On One Group Of Members?Trefis
- Humana raises Medicare Advantage ratings as 95% of members qualify for 4-star plansProactive
- Humana soars, Alignment plummets in 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratingsHealthcare Dive
- Humana Says 95% of Medicare Advantage Members Are Enrolled in Plans Rated Four Stars or Higher for 2027InvestorsHub
- Premarket movers: Humana rallies; SpaceX deal sends telco stocks downInvesting.com
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2082 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 198 days.
- Median return since detection
- -3.0%
- % of tickers in the green
- 43%
- Median return on winners
- +21.5%
- Large revisions captured
- 1886
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Humana Inc (HUM) stock go up recently?▾
Humana Inc (HUM) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 84.88% to 86.95% on 2026-10-09. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Humana Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-10-16, Humana Inc (HUM) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 85.17%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for HUM?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-10-12, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 86.95% to 85.17%.
What sector and industry does Humana Inc belong to?▾
Humana Inc operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Healthcare Plans industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. HUM appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Humana Inc (HUM) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.