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24 Jul 2026, 17:41 UTC · 1h ago
Can Humana Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates on Growing Premiums?
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Zacks Investment Research
24 Jul 2026, 17:41 UTC · 1h ago
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Humana's full-year 2026 EPS is projected to plunge approximately 46% year-over-year to $9.25. — A nearly 50% drop in annual earnings per share is a severe signal of deteriorating profitability.
-0.80Humana is projected to see significant revenue growth, with full-year 2026 revenues estimated at $162.60 billion, a 25.3% increase year-over-year. — Strong top-line growth indicates expanding market share or scale, though it is offset by the earnings decline.
+0.40Zacks maintains a Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Humana and predicts a likely earnings beat for the upcoming quarter based on an Earnings ESP of 1.71%. — A top-tier analyst rank and positive surprise expectation typically support short-term price stability or gains.
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Humana is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 29, with an expected EPS of $6.22 and revenues of $40.65 billion. — Provides a concrete catalyst date and baseline for market expectations.
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The company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), positive earnings ESP, and a predicted earnings beat.
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