Humana offers downbeat 2026 forecast as lower quality ratings weigh - Regional Media News

Humana stock slips after Medicare star ratings hit 2026 profit outlook

Humana shares fell nearly 2% after the company forecast 2026 profit below analyst estimates, citing a $3.5 billion hit from lower Medicare Advantage star ratings. The insurer expects 2026 adjusted profit of at least $9 per share, below the $11.92 analysts projected. Investors await an April decision on 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates. The post Humana stock slips after Medicare star ratings hit 2026 profit outlook appeared first on TechStoc…

Humana offers downbeat 2026 forecast as lower quality ratings weigh - Regional Media News

Feb 11 (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, pushing its shares down more than 8% before the bell. Lower quality ratings for its Medicare Advantage plans have emerged as a major worry for 2026 as they could cost Humana millions of dollars in bonus payments from the U.S. government. Humana…