Humana (HUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Humana - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 26 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
15

Buy
7

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for HUM.

Consensus Price Target

$247.61
3.28% Upside

According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Humana, the average price target is $247.61. The highest price target for HUM is $344.00, while the lowest price target for HUM is $146.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.28% from the current price of $239.76.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/5/25 to 5/5/26	1 Month Ago 4/5/25 to 4/5/26	3 Months Ago 2/4/25 to 2/4/26	1 Year Ago 5/5/24 to 5/5/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	15 Hold rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	5 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$247.61	$225.48	$293.21	$287.76
Forecasted Upside	3.28% Upside	26.64% Upside	52.60% Upside	12.00% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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	2.12	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.94% Upside	872.24% Upside	15.38% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HUM News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/1/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Ryan Langston Not Rated	Boost Target	Hold	$173.00 ➝ $211.00	-9.15%
5/1/2026	Raymond James Financial 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$260.00	+9.77%
5/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Lisa Gill 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$180.00 ➝ $214.00	-9.56%
4/30/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Hendrix Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	$189.00 ➝ $246.00	+2.03%
4/30/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$260.00	+7.23%
4/30/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Cassorla Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$252.00 ➝ $269.00	+10.26%
4/30/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	A.J. Rice Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$195.00 ➝ $262.00	+7.39%
4/30/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Mok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$176.00 ➝ $180.00	-26.22%
4/30/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$195.00 ➝ $250.00	+4.75%
4/30/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$201.00 ➝ $264.00	+10.62%
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4/30/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$258.00 ➝ $290.00	+21.51%
4/30/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$235.00 ➝ $290.00	+21.51%
4/30/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell	$158.00 ➝ $195.00	-18.29%
4/30/2026	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$185.00 ➝ $255.00	+6.85%
4/30/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David MacDonald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$220.00 ➝ $270.00	+10.88%
4/30/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$180.00 ➝ $235.00	-3.59%
4/21/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sell (D+)
4/15/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$264.00 ➝ $205.00	+4.99%
4/14/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
4/7/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$206.00 ➝ $227.00	+18.04%
4/6/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$325.00 ➝ $250.00	+24.05%
2/12/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$146.00	-16.74%
1/6/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lance Wilkes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$344.00	+24.57%
12/12/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Weight
10/10/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Fischbeck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$280.00 ➝ $300.00	+5.92%
7/31/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jessica Tassan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$288.00 ➝ $272.00	+6.39%
10/9/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Fidel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal 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 Monday, May 4, 2026. 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.:

Recent analyst upgrades have raised the price target for Humana Inc. to around $255, indicating a potential upside from the current stock price of approximately $235.
Humana Inc. has a strong market presence in the Medicare Advantage sector, which is expected to grow as the population ages, providing a stable revenue stream.
The company has reported a solid financial performance, with a market cap of $28.25 billion and a PE ratio that suggests growth potential compared to industry averages.
Humana Inc. is focusing on margin recovery and has plans to address cost pressures, which could enhance profitability in the coming quarters.
With a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, there is a balanced outlook that suggests stability while still allowing for potential growth opportunities.

Humana
Bear Case

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

Management has indicated that Medicare payment updates are not keeping pace with rising costs, which could lead to margin pressures and affect profitability.
Despite recent earnings beats, the stock has faced downward pressure due to unchanged guidance and concerns over declining MA Star ratings, which impact quality bonuses.
There are mixed views among analysts regarding the company's growth potential versus near-term risks, reflected in the high number of "Hold" ratings.
Cost pressures remain a significant concern, as the company has acknowledged ongoing challenges that could hinder its financial performance in the short term.
Recent market reactions have shown volatility, with shares falling after earnings releases, indicating investor uncertainty about the company's future outlook.

HUM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Humana is $247.61, with a high forecast of $344.00 and a low forecast of $146.00.
: 26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Humana in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 15 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 3.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Humana's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Humana has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, Wolfe Research, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Humana less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Humana is 2.12 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how HUM compares to other companies.

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Humana (HUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Humana - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

HUM Analyst Ratings Over Time

HUM Analyst Recommendations By Month

HUM Price Targets by Month

Humana Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Humana Stock? HUM Pros and Cons Explained

Humana
Bull Case

Humana
Bear Case

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Humana (HUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Humana - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

HUM Analyst Ratings Over Time

HUM Analyst Recommendations By Month

HUM Price Targets by Month

Humana Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Humana Stock? HUM Pros and Cons Explained

Humana Bull Case

Humana Bear Case

HUM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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