Humana (HUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$255.77 -15.53 (-5.72%)

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$257.50 +1.73 (+0.68%)

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Humana - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
19

Buy
5

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Humana in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 24 analysts, 19 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for HUM.

Consensus Price Target

$285.68
11.70% Upside

According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Humana, the average price target is $285.68. The highest price target for HUM is $385.00, while the lowest price target for HUM is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.70% from the current price of $255.77.

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HUM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	19 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$285.68	$302.80	$315.86	$506.72
Forecasted Upside	11.70% Upside	6.27% Upside	5.95% Upside	37.67% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

HUM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

HUM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Humana Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Humana	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.21	2.82	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.70% Upside	29,211.92% Upside	14.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HUM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/18/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$257.00 ➝ $256.00	-0.16%
2/13/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Mok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$255.00 ➝ $270.00	+5.35%
2/12/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Ben Hendrix Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$283.00 ➝ $283.00	+8.03%
2/12/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sarah James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$290.00 ➝ $290.00	+10.91%
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$301.00 ➝ $285.00	+11.03%
1/15/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Tassan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$270.00 ➝ $288.00	+2.82%
1/6/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$260.00 ➝ $290.00	+10.49%
11/6/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$247.00 ➝ $308.00	+18.16%
11/4/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Langston Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$261.00 ➝ $268.00	+5.16%
11/4/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$387.00 ➝ $290.00	+11.11%
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10/11/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Gillmor Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight
10/9/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fidel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$250.00 ➝ $250.00	+2.35%
10/8/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Wilkes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$308.00	+30.36%
10/7/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$519.00 ➝ $253.00	+5.40%
10/4/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$380.00 ➝ $250.00	+3.31%
10/3/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$349.00 ➝ $250.00	+3.70%
10/3/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$400.00 ➝ $280.00	+13.59%
10/2/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Mayo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/2/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$400.00 ➝ $250.00	+6.05%
5/30/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ha Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
5/30/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$374.00	+8.31%
4/3/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$450.00 ➝ $385.00	+24.47%
3/22/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
3/13/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
1/26/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$550.00 ➝ $400.00	+10.46%
4/27/2023	SVB Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$640.00 ➝ $600.00	+18.70%

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Should I Buy Humana Stock? HUM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Humana pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Humana
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Humana Inc.:

Humana Inc. has a solid market capitalization of $32.41 billion, indicating a strong presence in the insurance sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of ($2.16), surpassing analysts' expectations of ($2.26), showcasing its ability to perform better than anticipated in a competitive market.
With a current ratio of 1.76, Humana Inc. demonstrates good short-term financial health, meaning it has sufficient assets to cover its liabilities, which is a positive sign for investors.
Humana Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.885 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.32%. This consistent dividend payment can attract income-focused investors.
The stock is currently trading around $256.26, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of $406.46, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market stabilizes.

Humana
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Humana Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a relatively low net margin of 1.02%, which may indicate challenges in profitability compared to its peers, potentially limiting growth prospects.
Humana Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, which, while manageable, suggests that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, posing risks if market conditions change.
Insider trading activity shows a significant sale by an executive, with a 31.16% decrease in their ownership, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating uncertainty about its future performance and potential for growth.
The company's return on equity (ROE) is 11.70%, which, while decent, may not be competitive enough to attract aggressive growth investors looking for higher returns.

HUM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Humana is $285.68, with a high forecast of $385.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.
: 24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Humana in the last year. There are currently 19 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" HUM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HUM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Humana's stock has a predicted upside of 11.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Humana has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Humana less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Humana is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HUM compares to other companies.

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Humana (HUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target