Is HUM a good investment in 2026?

Humana Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 17.6, with high volatility (42.4% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of HUM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 42.4%, HUM has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.41 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Humana Inc. (HUM) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does HUM pay dividends?

Yes, Humana Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.04%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$20.94B

P/E RATIO

17.6

BETA

0.41

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.04%

52W HIGH

$315.35

52W LOW

$169.61

VOLATILITY

42.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$189.49 → $173.62-8.38%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$252.88 → $173.62-31.3%

HUM | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	HUM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	17.6x	22.0x	↓ 20%
Beta	0.41	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.04%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	42.4%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare HUM's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
HUHUM(You are here)	$173.62	$20.94B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$282.34	$256.27B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$243.71	$587.32B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.16	$154.44B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Humana Inc. is currently trading at $173.62, which is 44.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.41, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HUM a good buy right now?

Humana Inc. trades at 17.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 42.4% volatility.

Does HUM pay dividends?

Yes, Humana Inc. offers a dividend yield of 2.04%. This translates to approximately $3.54 per share annually.

How volatile is HUM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 42.4% and beta of 0.41,HUM is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.