Good MorningEquity markets advanced for the 6th consecutive week, setting new all-time highs each week. The S&P 500 is in a solid rally driven by earnings and an outlook for FOMC leniency, and it may accelerate. This week's round of economic data includes reads on inflation, housing, and consumer spending that could invigorate bulls, but there are risks.
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Markets | | | Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, as investors watched for the latest indicators on U.S. inflation. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 2.2% in morning trading to 37,723.62. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged up nearly 0.1% to 7,619.20. South Korea's Kospi jumped 1.2% to 2,651.33. Trading was closed i... Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides medical and specialty insurance products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully-insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of pharmacy benefit manager business. Further, it operates pharmacies and senior focused primary care centers; and offers home solutions services, such as home health, hospice, and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. The company sells its products through employers and employees, independent brokers and agents, sales representatives, and digital insurance agencies. The company was formerly known as Extendicare Inc. and changed its name to Humana Inc. in April 1974. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. | Should I Buy Humana Stock? HUM Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Humana was last updated on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM.
Humana Bull Case -
The current stock price of Humana Inc. is $294.47, reflecting a recent increase of 0.2%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
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Humana Inc. reported earnings per share of $4.16 for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.48 by $0.68, showcasing strong financial performance.
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The company has a market capitalization of $35.46 billion, indicating a significant size and stability in the insurance sector.
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With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, Humana Inc. maintains a relatively low level of debt compared to its equity, suggesting financial stability and lower risk for investors.
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Analysts have given Humana Inc. an average rating of "Hold" with a consensus target price of $302.80, indicating potential for price appreciation.
Humana Bear Case -
The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.08, which may be considered high, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued compared to its earnings.
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Humana Inc. has a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.15, indicating that the stock's price may not be justified by its earnings growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
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The company has experienced a fifty-two week high of $406.46, which may indicate that the stock is currently trading at a lower price compared to its peak, raising concerns about potential volatility.
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Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 3,703 shares by an insider, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
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With a beta of 0.55, Humana Inc. is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
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