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Humana (HUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$373.54 +1.54 (+0.41%)
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Humana - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
15
Buy
14

Based on 30 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 30 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for HUM.

Consensus Price Target

$403.91
8.13% Upside
According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Humana, the average price target is $403.91. The highest price target for HUM is $513.00, while the lowest price target for HUM is $195.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.13% from the current price of $373.54.
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.
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HUM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/23/25 to 9/23/26
1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26
3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$403.91$395.22$293.09$289.50
Forecasted Upside8.13% Upside2.27% Upside-21.94% Downside12.23% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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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.
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Humana Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHumanaHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.36% Upside725.23% Upside18.43% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/4/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Sarah James
Sarah James
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/24/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$450.00+18.66%
8/14/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
8/11/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/10/2026Boost TargetNeutral$316.00 ➝ $393.00+1.60%
8/4/2026UpgradeUnderweightEqual Weight$249.00 ➝ $370.00+2.12%
7/31/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$344.00 ➝ $407.00+11.00%
7/31/2026Boost TargetHold$350.00 ➝ $370.00+0.46%
7/30/2026UpgradeHoldOverweight$463.00+25.93%
7/30/2026Initiated CoverageNeutralBuy
7/30/2026Initiated CoverageHold
7/30/2026 DowngradeHold
7/30/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$405.00+9.57%
7/30/2026 Set Target$390.00+5.51%
7/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$269.00 ➝ $471.00+28.73%
7/30/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
7/30/2026 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$513.00+40.21%
7/29/2026 UpgradeIn-LineOutperform$480.00+31.65%
7/29/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$500.00+37.24%
7/14/2026Boost TargetHold$320.00 ➝ $415.00+1.70%
7/13/2026UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$227.00 ➝ $502.00+27.81%
7/9/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$246.00 ➝ $415.00+3.54%
6/8/2026Boost TargetOutperform$335.00 ➝ $390.00+11.39%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$425.00+32.57%
5/20/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
5/20/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
5/20/2026 UpgradeBuy
4/30/2026 Boost TargetSell$158.00 ➝ $195.00-18.29%
12/12/2025 Reiterated RatingSector Weight
10/9/2024Reiterated RatingEqual Weight$250.00 ➝ $250.00+2.35%

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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 Saturday, September 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Humana pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Humana
Bull Case

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

  • Humana Inc. recently beat earnings expectations, reporting $7.61 in earnings per share for the quarter ended July 29, 2026, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $7.27 by $0.34, signaling strong operational performance and profitability that may attract value-oriented investors.
  • The stock has demonstrated significant momentum, trading at a current price of $385.82 as of September 19, 2026, which represents a substantial recovery from its 52-week low of $163.11 and suggests that the market is increasingly confident in the company's turnaround and growth trajectory.
  • Humana Inc. has received positive analyst attention, including an upgrade to a "Buy" rating by Wall Street Zen and an "Outperform" rating from Evercore with a $480.00 price target, indicating that sell-side analysts see potential for further upside in the stock price relative to its current level.
  • Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in the company, with firms like Tidal Investments LLC raising their position by 24.5% and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company growing its stake by 10.5% in the second quarter, suggesting that large capital allocators are confident in the long-term stability and growth of Humana Inc.
  • The company's revenue growth has been robust, with quarterly revenue up 26.2% year-over-year to $40.89 billion, indicating that Humana Inc. is successfully expanding its business and capturing market share in the healthcare insurance sector.

Humana
Bear Case

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

  • Humana Inc. faces regulatory and reputational risks, as a federal watchdog has accused the company and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans of upcoding, which could lead to fines, increased scrutiny, or operational changes that impact profitability and investor confidence.
  • The stock's valuation may be stretched, with a P/E ratio of 36.50 as of September 19, 2026, which is higher than the industry average and suggests that investors are paying a premium for Humana Inc.'s growth, potentially leaving little room for error if earnings disappoint.
  • Humana Inc. is dropping hundreds of thousands of Medicare Advantage plans, which could lead to a loss of customers and revenue, as well as increased competition from other insurers that are offering more attractive benefits or lower premiums.
  • The company's net margin is relatively low at 0.88%, indicating that Humana Inc. is not highly profitable on a per-dollar-of-revenue basis, which could make it vulnerable to cost increases or revenue declines that disproportionately impact earnings.
  • Short interest in Humana Inc. has been increasing, with 3,111,476 shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, suggesting that some investors are betting against the stock and that there may be significant downside risk if the company fails to meet expectations.

HUM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Humana is $403.91, with a high forecast of $513.00 and a low forecast of $195.00.

30 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Humana in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 15 hold ratings and 14 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 8.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Humana's stock had 10 upgrades and 4 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Humana more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Humana is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.31. Learn more on how HUM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Humana analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/4/2026.
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