Why the Earnings Surprise Streak Could Continue for Humana (HUM)

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 17,2018

Humana (HUM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

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WellCare Health, agilon health to Provide Value-Based Care

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 09,2018

WellCare Health (WCG) purchases agilon health to provide enriched patient care in Texas.

• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
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Employer Sponsored Health Insurance Premiums Jump: 4 Picks

by Ritujay Ghosh Published on October 04,2018

An increasing number of memberships, with unemployment rate hitting a record low, have been one of the prime factors behind the top-line growth of the health insurance sector.

• CI Quick QuoteCIPositive Net Change
• AET Quick QuoteAETPositive Net Change
• MOH Quick QuoteMOHPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

4 Health Insurance Stocks Poised for Earnings Beat in Q3

by Sapna Bagaria Published on September 28,2018

Higher enrollment, premium increase, cost management and share buyback should aid health insurers' earnings in the third quarter, partly offset by higher operating costs.

• CI Quick QuoteCIPositive Net Change
• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

Fitbit Partners With Humana, Unviels Fitbit Care Platform

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 20,2018

Fitbit (FIT) unveils a new enterprise health care platform and also expands its partnership with Humana in a bid to expand its share in the healthcare market.

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• FIT Quick QuoteFITPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
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Humana (HUM) Expands Pact With Fitbit to Rein in Claim Cost

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 20,2018

Humana (HUM) expands its wellness program to manage claim cost and members' health.

• FIT Quick QuoteFITPositive Net Change
• CI Quick QuoteCIPositive Net Change
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• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

WellCare (WCG) Buys Meridian, Boosts Medicaid Membership

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 05,2018

WellCare (WCG) acquires Meridian to drive portfolio and increase Medicaid membership.

• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change

UnitedHealth's Optum to Jointly Acquire Sound Physicians

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 04,2018

UnitedHealth's (UNH) unit to buy Sound Physicians for portfolio boost.

• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change

Humana (HUM) Launches Center for Digital Health Enhancement

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 28,2018

Humana (HUM) starts a center to boost digital capabilities for supporting its integrated care delivery model.

• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
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• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
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Humana (HUM) Hits 52 Week High: Will the Rally Continue?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 27,2018

Humana (HUM) reaches 52-week high in the trading session of Aug 24, backed by strong-second quarter results and initiatives for portfolio boost.

• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
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Humana Inks Deal to Offer Value-Based Care to MA Members

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 24,2018

Humana (HUM) signs a contract with The University of Chicago Medicine to provide its Medicare advantage members with better healthcare services.

• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

5 Solid Reasons to Invest in Anthem for Portfolio Boost

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 22,2018

Riding high on growing membership and a robust capital position, Anthem (ANTM) holds great prospects to reap profitable returns for investors.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• GTS Quick QuoteGTSPositive Net Change
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Tenet (THC) Closes the Divestment of Aspen Healthcare in UK

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 21,2018

Tenet (THC) completes the pending divestiture of Aspen Healthcare to NMC Healthcare in the United Kingdom.

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Anthem Ties Up With Walmart to Better Serve Medicare Members

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 21,2018

Anthem (ANTM) teams up with Walmart to provide medical supplies across its counter.

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• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
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Aetna Launches Scheme for Better Patient Care Amenities

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 15,2018

Aetna (AET) proposes a new regional plan to serve employers better.

• AET Quick QuoteAETPositive Net Change
• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change

Centene (CNC) Reaches 52-Week High on Solid 2Q18 Performance

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 13,2018

Riding high on five main factors, Centene's (CNC) shares scale a 52-week high on Aug 10, 2018.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• CNC Quick QuoteCNCPositive Net Change

Humana (HUM): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 13,2018

Humana (HUM) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

Humana Completes Sale of KMG Subsidiary to HC2 Holdings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 10,2018

Humana (HUM) divests its long-term care business to focus on core operations.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
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WellCare Health Sees Moody's Rating Action, Outlook Stable

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 09,2018

WellCare Health (WCG) and unit get Moody's ratings while the outlook changes to stable.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change

Q2 Scorecard & Research Reports for Gilead, American Tower & Others

by Sheraz Mian Published on August 06,2018

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Gilead (GILD), American Tower (AMT) and Chubb (CB).

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• GILD Quick QuoteGILDNo Net Change
• CB Quick QuoteCBNegative Net Change
• AMT Quick QuoteAMTPositive Net Change
• AET Quick QuoteAETPositive Net Change

Humana's (HUM) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Ups Guidance

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 01,2018

Humana's (HUM) second quarter earnings reflect growth on the back of higher revenues, view raised.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

Humana (HUM) Surpasses on Q2 Earnings, Raises EPS Guidance

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 01,2018

Humana's (HUM) Q2 earnings register growth on the back of Medicare Advantage enrollment and solid strategies. The company also lifts its EPS outlook.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• UNH Quick QuoteUNHNegative Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• CNC Quick QuoteCNCPositive Net Change

WellCare Health Plans (WCG) Jumps: Stock Rises 7.3%

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 01,2018

WellCare Health Plans (WCG) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 7% on the day, amid huge volumes.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• WCG Quick QuoteWCGPositive Net Change

Humana (HUM) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 01,2018

Humana (HUM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.49% and 0.71%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2018. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change

Medical Stock Q2 Earnings Due on Aug 1: ESRX, DVA & HUM

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 31,2018

Solid R&D prospects likely to drive the healthcare industry in Q2 earnings.

• HUM Quick QuoteHUMNegative Net Change
• DVA Quick QuoteDVANegative Net Change
• ESRX Quick QuoteESRXNo Net Change