Humana Q4 Adjusted EPS $(0.11) Misses $(0.05) Estimate, Sales $25.73B Beat $25.55B Estimate
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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) reported a Q4 adjusted EPS of $(0.11), missing the $(0.05) estimate by 120%, and a significant decrease from $1.97 per share a year ago. However, sales increased by 20.80% to $25.73B, surpassing the $25.55B estimate.
January 25, 2024 | 11:31 am
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Humana's Q4 earnings missed estimates with a loss per share of $(0.11), but sales exceeded expectations, growing to $25.73B from $21.30B last year.
The missed EPS estimate is likely to negatively impact investor sentiment in the short term, despite the sales beat. Earnings per share is a critical metric for investors, and a miss can often lead to a decrease in stock price. However, the increase in sales suggests underlying business growth, which may mitigate some negative sentiment.
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