Humana Inc (HUM): Next-Year EPS Estimate 82.63%
As of 2026-08-26, Humana Inc (HUM) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 82.63%. Featured in 2 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-06-09.
On 2026-08-13, analyst consensus for HUM's next-year EPS growth shifted from 82.62% to 82.63% — a positive change of 0.01 percentage points. The revised estimate has been sustained across 12 subsequent trading sessions. Current-year growth is projected at -46.59%.
What's Driving This
Humana’s stock has been supported primarily by a structural driver: on 2026-08-09, analysts raised the next-year EPS growth estimate from 81.75% to 82.63%, signaling improved forward expectations. This upgrade plausibly follows Humana’s Q2 2026 earnings call, which highlighted strategic exits and margin expansion plans, and separate analyst upgrade calls citing a more favorable outlook. The upward revision appears to have sustained momentum beyond the initial date, as current estimates still reflect the higher growth rate. No single headline explicitly links the move, but the earnings call and analyst upgrades align with the estimate increase.
Generated 2026-08-17 from news as of 2026-08-17
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Healthcare Plans
- EPS growth next year
- 82.63%
- EPS growth this year
- -46.59%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- -$1.01
- Last price
- $395.68
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$1.01 | $395.68 |
| 2026-08-25 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$1.01 | $389.71 |
| 2026-08-24 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$1.01 | $386.61 |
| 2026-08-23 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $378.88 |
| 2026-08-21 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $378.88 |
| 2026-08-20 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $380.73 |
| 2026-08-19 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $378.02 |
| 2026-08-18 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $382.00 |
| 2026-08-17 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $384.31 |
| 2026-08-16 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $389.05 |
| 2026-08-14 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $389.05 |
| 2026-08-13 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $384.97 |
| 2026-08-12 | 82.62% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $388.83 |
| 2026-08-11 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $372.82 |
| 2026-08-10 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $385.70 |
| 2026-08-09 | 82.63% | -46.59% | -$0.95 | $385.00 |
| 2026-08-07 | 81.75% | -46.61% | -$0.90 | $385.00 |
| 2026-08-06 | 81.49% | -46.61% | -$0.90 | $367.24 |
| 2026-08-05 | 81.49% | -46.61% | -$0.90 | $363.82 |
| 2026-08-04 | 81.49% | -46.61% | -$0.90 | $362.16 |
| 2026-08-03 | 81.49% | -46.61% | -$0.90 | $374.50 |
| 2026-08-02 | 81.21% | -46.57% | -$0.83 | $363.86 |
| 2026-07-31 | 81.20% | -46.57% | -$0.84 | $363.86 |
| 2026-07-30 | 80.28% | -46.92% | -$0.84 | $366.66 |
| 2026-07-29 | 79.88% | -47.58% | -$0.17 | $365.41 |
| 2026-07-28 | 79.87% | -47.58% | $7.26 | $388.71 |
| 2026-07-27 | 79.87% | -47.58% | $7.26 | $381.15 |
| 2026-07-26 | 79.87% | -47.58% | $7.26 | $389.32 |
| 2026-07-24 | 79.87% | -47.58% | $7.26 | $389.32 |
| 2026-07-23 | 80.13% | -47.76% | $7.25 | $394.50 |
Reports Featuring HUM
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Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2015 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 147 days.
- Median return since detection
- +3.0%
- % of tickers in the green
- 56%
- Median return on winners
- +20.0%
- Large revisions captured
- 1609
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humana Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-08-26, Humana Inc (HUM) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 82.63%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for HUM?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-08-13, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 82.62% to 82.63%.
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.