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Humana forecasts 2026 profit below estimates.

companies :: 11hrs ago :: source - reuters

By Reuters

(Reuters) - Humana forecast annual ‌profit below ‌Wall Street estimates on ​Wednesday, as the health insurer expects a hit ‌from ⁠lower quality ratings for its ⁠Medicare Advantage plans for older ​adults.

Humana stock fell 5% before the bell on Wednesday following the news on its earnings.

The ​company ​expects full-year ‌2026 adjusted profit to be at least $9 per share, compared with analysts' ‌average estimate ​of $11.92 ​per ​share, according ‌to data compiled ​by ​LSEG.

(Reporting by Puyaan Singh and ​Sriparna ‌Roy in Bengaluru; ​Editing by ​Shilpi Majumdar)


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