Humana (HUM) Down 4.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Humana (HUM). Shares have lost about 4.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Humana due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month.The consensus estimate has shifted 41.68% due to these changes.VGM ScoresCurrently, Humana has a poor Growth Score of F, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Humana has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerHumana is part of the Zacks Medical - HMOs industry. Over the past month, Cigna (CI), a stock from the same industry, has gained 6.3%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended December 2024 more than a month ago.Cigna reported revenues of $65.68 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +28.4%. EPS of $6.64 for the same period compares with $6.79 a year ago.For the current quarter, Cigna is expected to post earnings of $6.41 per share, indicating a change of -0.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Cigna. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of C.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Humana Inc. (HUM): Free Stock Analysis Report Cigna Group (CI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks