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Zacks-Jul 16, 03:32 PM
Can Humana (HUM) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Humana has received upward earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter rising 26.64% over the past 30 days (two positive revisions, zero negative). The full-year EPS estimate is $9.26 per share (down 46% year-over-year), but the consensus has moved 5.43% higher over the past month as well.
Why it matters: Humana holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and shares have already gained 12.7% over the past four weeks as investors price in the improving earnings outlook.