Humana Q3 revenue jumps 26% to $41.16 billion
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- Humana (NYSE:HUM) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $41.16 billion, up approximately 26% year over year, with GAAP net income of $162 million.
- Adjusted loss was $0.70 per share, beating analyst expectations for a loss of approximately $1.00–$1.03 per share.
- Humana raised its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to at least $9.50 from $9.00 and its GAAP EPS forecast to at least $15.09.
Humana (NYSE:HUM) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $41.16 billion, up approximately 26% year over year, and raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to at least $9.50 per share.
Revenue increased from $32.65 billion in Q3 2025 and exceeded analyst expectations of $40.87 billion, while adjusted earnings also outperformed forecasts despite a reported loss.
Humana reported GAAP net income of $162 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared with $1.62 per share in the prior-year quarter, while adjusted results showed a loss of $0.70 per share.
The insurance segment benefit ratio was 93.7%, better than management's previous expectation of slightly above 94%, while the company increased its 2026 GAAP EPS forecast to at least $15.09 from $6.52.
Humana raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to at least $9.50 from $9, reflecting its updated earnings expectations.
Humana operates health insurance businesses, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial health plans, serving individuals and government-sponsored healthcare programmes across the United States.SEO and publishing metadata
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