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Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the US, and the firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from individual and group Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. The firm is also a leader in stand-alone prescription drug plans for seniors enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.

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미국의 의료 보험 회사 휴매나(NYSE:HUM)의 주식은 수요일 소폭 상승 마감했다. 화요일 이 회사는 4분기 조정 주당순이익이 2.16달러 손실이라고 발표했다. 이는 전년 대비 11센트 감소한 수치로, 컨센서스와 일치하며 별 등급제에 대한 추가 투자를 포함한 것이다.

휴매나의 2025 전망, 산업 압박에도 불구하고 조심스러운 낙관론을 보여

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월요일(13일) CVS 헬스(NYSE:CVS), 휴매나(NYSE:HUM) 및 유나이티드헬스(NYSE:UNH) 주가가 급등했다. 알아야 할 내용은 다음과 같다.

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JP Morgan analyst Lisa Gill maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $257 to $256.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Humana, Lowers Price Target to $256

Humana's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.58 million shares sold short, which is 3.81% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.71 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Humana Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739802617_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Humana has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Humana's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Humana's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.87%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Humana's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HUM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for Humana. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 75% leaning bullish and 18% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $579,028, and 2 are calls, amounting to $283,180.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $230.0 to $320.0 for Humana over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Humana's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Humana's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $230.0 to $320.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Humana Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739466037_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$197.5K</td>
<td align="right">69</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$48.9</td>
<td>$47.6</td>
<td>$47.6</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$85.6K</td>
<td align="right">448</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td align="right">131</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td align="right">131</td>
<td align="right">179</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Humana</h3>
Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the us with a focus on administering Medicare Advantage plans. The firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from individual and group Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. The firm is also a leader in stand-alone prescription drug plans for seniors enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Humana, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Humana</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 334,823, with HUM's price down by -1.33%, positioned at $256.57.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Humana</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $277.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Neutral rating on Humana with a target price of $288. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $283. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Humana with a target price of $270. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $290. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Humana, maintaining a target price of $255. 
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Barclays analyst Andrew Mok maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $255 to $270.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Humana, Raises Price Target to $270

Humana and Monogram Health are pleased to announce a significant expansion, extending member access to in-home treatment for kidney disease and its underlying causes. Eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and now Georgia with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) will have access to Monogram's evidence-based nephrology and multispecialty value-based care in the comfort of their homes.

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Humana And Monogram Health Announce Expansion To Provide In-Home Kidney Care For Medicare Advantage Members In Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, And Georgia

On Tuesday, Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) posted a fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share loss of $2.16. That&#8217;s down from 11 cents a year ago, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the consensus</a> and including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43173248/us-health-agency-cms-to-appeal-medicare-star-ratings-recalculation-ruling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">incremental investments in Stars</a>.
The company reported revenues of $29.19 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year from $25.73 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43621782/insurance-giant-humanas-q4-earnings-at-par-with-estimates-2025-profit-outlook-falls-below-street-view" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $28.84 billion</a>.
For 2025, Humana expects its insurance segment's benefit ratio guidance of approximately 90.1-90.5%.
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Cantor Fitzgerald expects a more cautious approach to cost trend assumptions. However, analysts Sarah James and Gabie Ingoglia acknowledge the reasoning behind expecting some moderation.
&#8220;We have incremental concerns over outlier assumptions on cost trends though find some logic in the rationale, and we believe the Street may be underestimating the earnings power in turning around the group MA book in &#8217;26 and &#8217;27, which we estimate could represent a $1-2 earnings drag to 2025,&#8221; the analysts wrote.
Humana stands out by projecting a slowdown in the 2025 cost trend to the mid-single digits compared to the high-single digits in 2024. This contrasts with UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), and Molina Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), which anticipate continued elevated trends from 2024.
Humana attributes the expected slowdown to factors that won't repeat in 2025, such as the impact of the &#8220;two-midnight&#8221; rule, though it still expects high specialty drug costs. The company also noted stable cost trends from Q3 to Q4 2024, except for seasonal increases in supplemental benefits that drive year-end utilization.
Management plans to aggressively cut costs and AEP results confirm the company&#8217;s pricing strategy is working, analysts say. However, the company lost about 30,000 D-SNP members due to redetermination.
Another positive is that the PDP pricing strategy isn't facing issues.
Price Action: Humana stock is up 0.80% at $259.40 at last check Wednesday.
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Humana 2025 Outlook Shows Cautious Optimism Despite Industry Pressures

In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $284.57, a high estimate of $301.00, and a low estimate of $255.00. Observing a 2.41% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $277.86. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739383265_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Humana. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah James</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erin Wright</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Mok</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Tassan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$288.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erin Wright</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$288.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Humana. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Humana compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Humana's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Humana's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Humana analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Humana</h2>
Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the us with a focus on administering Medicare Advantage plans. The firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from individual and group Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. The firm is also a leader in stand-alone prescription drug plans for seniors enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
<h3>Humana: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Humana's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 11.26% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Humana's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.63% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Humana's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.8% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Humana's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.96%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Humana's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.74. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Deep Dive Into Humana Stock: Analyst Perspectives (7 Ratings)

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<thead>
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>44.4K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>ACAD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$157.6K</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>840</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMRN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$191.7K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXEL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>843</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2561 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $19.0 per contract. There were 44426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACAD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACAD#NASDAQ">ACAD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 128 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 901 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $157.6K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1920 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $1425.0 per contract. There were 2849 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 840 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 1473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 219 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BMRN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 1333 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $191.7K, with a price of $2950.0 per contract. There were 141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 81 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $861.0 per contract. There were 1026 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXEL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $1640.0 per contract. There were 98 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $7518.0 per contract. There were 843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Health Care Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix reiterates Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $283 price target.

Reiteration

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Humana, Maintains $283 Price Target

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Sarah James reiterates Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $290 price target.

Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Neutral on Humana, Maintains $290 Price Target

Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $301 to $285.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Humana, Lowers Price Target to $285

Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.76%. Currently, Humana has a market capitalization of $30.99 billion. 
Buying $100 In HUM: If an investor had bought $100 of HUM stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $764.30 today based on a price of $257.34 for HUM at the time of writing.
<h3>Humana's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739317568_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Humana Stock In The Last 20 Years

U.S. stocks edged marginally lower on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the central bank is in no hurry to cut interest rates during his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, offering little <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43628752/feds-powell-reiterates-no-hurry-to-cut-interest-rates-as-inflation-remains-somewhat-elevated">support for risk assets.</a>
Investors remained on edge ahead of Wednesday's key inflation report, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics set to release the January Consumer Price Index.
The S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.1%, the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.2%, and small-cap stocks underperformed. Bucking the trend, the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a marginal 0.1% gain.
Company-wise, Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) surged 7%, after Vice President J.D. Vance indicated that artificial intelligence chips will be manufactured in the U.S.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell by over 4%, reaching the lowest levels in eleven weeks, pressured by weak January auto sales in China.
Geopolitical tensions flared as the European Union threatened countermeasures in response to President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel.
Long-dated Treasury yields moved higher, with the 10-year yield rising to 4.54%. Yet, the broader dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – weakened, down 0.2%. 
Gold paused for a breather, remaining flat at $2,900 per ounce. Oil prices inched up by 1%, eyeing the third straight session of gains. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) weakened 1.3% to $96,000. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,526.92</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,064.30</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,714.53</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,273.29</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:35 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.1% down to $604.07.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was 0.1% up to $445.06.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.3% to $527.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.7% to $225.34.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.4%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) rose 2.4% after KeyBanc raised the stock to Overweight.</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) surged 5% after Elliott Investment Management urged the company to sell or spin off its midstream business, estimating its value at over $40 billion.</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) gained 2.8%, and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) climbed 2% amid speculation about a potential AI partnership for iPhone users in China.</li>
</ul>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports include: 
<ul>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>): up 7.5%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): up 3.7%</li>
<li>DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>): up 7.8%</li>
<li>Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>): down 5.6%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 6.5%</li>
<li>Masco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>WK Kellogg Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>Arvinas Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARVN#NASDAQ">ARVN</a>): down 6.3%</li>
<li>AutoNation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>): down 3.3%</li>
<li>Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>): down 4.7%</li>
<li>Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>): down 14.9%</li>
<li>GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>): up 6.2%</li>
<li>IPG Photonics Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPGP#NASDAQ">IPGP</a>): down 5.9%</li>
<li>LCI Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCII#NYSE">LCII</a>): up 3.5%</li>
<li>Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>): down 5.4%</li>
<li>MYT Netherlands Parent BV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NYSE">MYTE</a>): up 19.4%</li>
<li>NNN REIT Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNN#NYSE">NNN</a>): up 5.8%</li>
<li>Royalty Pharma Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>): up 1.4%</li>
<li>Sunoco LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUN#NYSE">SUN</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>): down 3.5%</li>
<li>USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAC#NYSE">USAC</a>): down 2.9%</li>
<li>Wesco International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>): up 2.1%</li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after the close include:
<ul>
<li>American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>)</li>
<li>Welltower Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>)</li>
<li>Assurant Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>)</li>
<li>Primerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>)</li>
<li>Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>)</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>)</li>
<li>Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>)</li>
<li>Brighthouse Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>)</li>
<li>DoorDash Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NYSE">DASH</a>)</li>
<li>W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPC#NYSE">WPC</a>)</li>
<li>Agree Realty Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>)</li>
<li>Red Rock Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>)</li>
<li>Teradata Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDC#NYSE">TDC</a>)</li>
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Humana shares are trading lower following soft 2025 EPS guidance.

On Tuesday, Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) posted a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS loss of $(2.16), down from $(0.11) a year ago, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the consensus</a> and including <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43173248/us-health-agency-cms-to-appeal-medicare-star-ratings-recalculation-ruling" rel="noreferrer noopener">incremental investments in Stars</a>.
The company reported revenues of $29.19 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year from $25.73 billion, beating the&nbsp;consensus of $28.84 billion, primarily driven by higher per-member Medicare premiums and Medicare Advantage and state-based <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43618108/humana-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results-provides-full-year-2025-financial-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">contracts membership growth</a>, offset by a decline in stand-alone PDP membership, and a decline in membership in the group commercial medical business as a result of the company&#8217;s decision to exit the business.
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Humana&nbsp;ended the fourth quarter with 16.35 million in total medical membership, compared to 16.86 million a year ago. Individual Medicare Advantage membership&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://humana.gcs-web.com/static-files/5334c95b-ebc7-41d7-bc1b-2c2a325606dd" rel="noreferrer noopener">reached</a> 5.66 million, up from 5.67 million a year ago.
Humana <a target="_blank" href="https://humana.gcs-web.com/static-files/fd6f79ca-bbaf-4401-b3e3-594ed340ec68" rel="noreferrer noopener">says</a> the insurance segment adjusted benefit ratio of 91.9%, which includes a 20-basis point increase related to incremental Star Ratings investments, was consistent with expectations.
Guidance: Humana expects 2025 GAAP sales of $126 billion-$128 billion versus the consensus of $119.41 billion.
Sales guidance includes Insurance segment sales of $121 billion—$123 billion and CenterWell segment sales of $20.5 billion—$21.5 billion.
The insurer expects individual Medicare Advantage annual membership decline of approximately 550,000, or approximately 10%, from 2024, inclusive of the company&#8217;s decision to exit certain unprofitable plans and counties, with group Medicare Advantage to remain relatively flat and Medicare stand-alone PDP growth of approximately 200,000.
Humana reaffirms the 2025 adjusted EPS outlook of $16.25 versus the consensus of $16.71.
For 2025, Humana expects its insurance segment&#8217;s benefit ratio guidance of approximately 90.1-90.5%.
In prepared remarks, Humana <a target="_blank" href="https://humana.gcs-web.com/static-files/fd6f79ca-bbaf-4401-b3e3-594ed340ec68" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>, &#8220;Our 2025 MA pricing strategy was focused on resetting pricing and membership to more accurately reflect the funding and medical cost trend environment, improving underlying margins.&#8221;
Price Action: HUM stock is up 3.07% at $274.99 during the premarket session on last check on Tuesday.
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Insurance Giant Humana's Q4 Earnings: 13% Revenue Growth, 2025 Profit Outlook Falls Below Street View

Humana shares are trading higher after following a Q4 revenue beat.

Humana Reaffirms 2025 Adjusted EPS Of Around $16.25 Versus Consensus Of $16.71

Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(2.16) per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 1863.64 percent decrease over losses of $(0.11) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $29.199 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $28.837 billion by 1.25 percent. This is a 13.46 percent increase over sales of $25.734 billion the same period last year.

Humana Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $(2.16), Inline, Sales $29.199B Beat $28.837B Estimate

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• Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $1.55 billion. 
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• Upstart Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $181.92 million. 
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• InvenTrust Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVT#NYSE">IVT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $71.16 million. 
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• Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $21.43 million. 
• Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $491.36 million. 
• Assurant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.51 per share on revenue of $3.08 billion. 
• Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKR#NYSE">AKR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $83.33 million. 
• Brighthouse Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.58 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion. 
• Highwoods Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIW#NYSE">HIW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $203.87 million. 
• Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $189.30 million. 
• DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $2.84 billion. 
• Agree Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $156.13 million. 
• Confluent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $256.84 million. 
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