Is HUM a good investment in 2026?

Humana Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 20.3, with high volatility (38.7% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of HUM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 38.7%, HUM has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.45 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Humana Inc. (HUM) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does HUM pay dividends?

Yes, Humana Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.78%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$24.05B

P/E RATIO

20.3

BETA

0.45

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.78%

52W HIGH

$315.35

52W LOW

$163.11

VOLATILITY

38.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$169.99 → $199.46+17.34%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$264.48 → $199.46-24.6%

HUM | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	HUM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	20.3x	22.0x	↓ 8%
Beta	0.45	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.78%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	38.7%	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)	$199.46	$24.05B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$316.51	$287.29B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$238.00	$573.54B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.46	$156.20B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Humana Inc. is currently trading at $199.46, which is 36.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.45, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HUM a good buy right now?

Humana Inc. trades at 20.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 38.7% volatility.

Does HUM pay dividends?

Yes, Humana Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.78%. This translates to approximately $3.55 per share annually.

How volatile is HUM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 38.7% and beta of 0.45,HUM is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.