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Have you been eager to see how Humana Inc (HUM - Free Report) ) performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this popular global professional services company’s earnings release this morning.
An Earnings Beat
Humana came out with operating earnings of $2.06 per share, which beat theZacks Consensus Estimate of $2.00.
Humana has a decent earnings surprise history. The company delivered positive surprises in each of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 6.9%.
Revenues Beat Expectations
Humana posted adjusted consolidated revenues of $13,189 million, which was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13,023 million.
Key Q4 Statistics
Benefit ratio deteriorated 200 basis points to 83% in the quarter.
Operating cost ratio improved 100 basis points to 13.9%.
Operating cash flow totaled $2.8 billion, up 89% over the prior year quarter.
2018 Guidance
For 2018, Humanaexpects adjusted earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $13.50- $14.00.
Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $55.8 billion to $56.4 billion.
What Zacks Rank Says
Centenesports a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, since the latest earnings performance yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. While things apparently look favorable, it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
Check back later for our full write up on this Humana earnings report!
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Humana???s (HUM) Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations
Have you been eager to see how Humana Inc (HUM - Free Report) ) performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this popular global professional services company’s earnings release this morning.
An Earnings Beat
Humana came out with operating earnings of $2.06 per share, which beat theZacks Consensus Estimate of $2.00.
Humana Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Humana Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Humana Inc. Quote
Earnings Surprise History
Humana has a decent earnings surprise history. The company delivered positive surprises in each of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 6.9%.
Revenues Beat Expectations
Humana posted adjusted consolidated revenues of $13,189 million, which was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13,023 million.
Key Q4 Statistics
Benefit ratio deteriorated 200 basis points to 83% in the quarter.
Operating cost ratio improved 100 basis points to 13.9%.
Operating cash flow totaled $2.8 billion, up 89% over the prior year quarter.
2018 Guidance
For 2018, Humanaexpects adjusted earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $13.50- $14.00.
Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $55.8 billion to $56.4 billion.
What Zacks Rank Says
Centenesports a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, since the latest earnings performance yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. While things apparently look favorable, it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Check back later for our full write up on this Humana earnings report!
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Last year's 2017 Zacks Top 10 Stocks portfolio produced double-digit winners, including FMC Corp. and VMware which racked up stellar gains of +67.9% and +61%. Now a brand-new portfolio has been handpicked from over 4,000 companies covered by the Zacks Rank. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these long-term buys.
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