Humana rises on higher Medicare Advantage ratings
09/10/2026 10:00
BUZZ-Humana rises on higher Medicare Advantage ratings ** Humana Inc HUM.N shares jump 14.4% to $443 premarket
** US govt data showed 95% of HUM's members were in Medicare Advantage plans rated four stars or higher for 2027
** Higher star ratings are crucial for insurers as they lead to govt bonus payments and can boost plan enrollment
** Oppenheimer analyst estimates the improved scores could add $3.6 bln in revenue for co
** In contrast, average ratings for rivals UnitedHealth Group UNH.N and CVS Health CVS.N declined 15% from prior year, per Oppenheimer, while Elevance ELV.N and Centene CNC.N also declined
** YTD, up to last close, HUM up 51%, while UNH, CVS and ELV gained between 10% and 14.4%, CNC jumped 57%
(Reporting by Avinash P in Bengaluru)