Humana Inc.

HUM · Healthcare

About Humana Inc. (HUM)

Humana Inc. is a Healthcare Plans company operating in the Healthcare sector.

HUM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

Key Statistics

Current Price
$170.14
Market Cap
$20.52B
52-Week High
$315.35
52-Week Low
$163.11
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

$1,000 Invested in Humana Inc. (HUM)

1 Year
$648
+-35%
3 Years
$355
+-65%
5 Years
$442
+-56%
10 Years
$1,003
+0%
Since IPO
$89,321
+8832%

How much would $1,000 invested in HUM be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in HUM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Humana Inc. (HUM) in 2025 would be worth $648 as of May 2026, representing a -35.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HUM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Humana Inc. (HUM) in 2023 would be worth $355 as of May 2026, representing a -64.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HUM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Humana Inc. (HUM) in 2021 would be worth $442 as of May 2026, representing a -55.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HUM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Humana Inc. (HUM) in 2016 would be worth $1,003 as of May 2026, representing a +0.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in HUM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Humana Inc. (HUM) at IPO would be worth $89,321 as of May 2026, representing a +8832.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.41%
Positive Months
299
56% of 531
Negative Months
227
43% of 531
Data Period
44+ years
531 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2000 (+50.0%)
Best month on avg: May (+3.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 1998 (-52.4%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.3%)

Over the past 44+ years (531 months), Humana Inc. (HUM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.41% with a median return of +1.42%. The stock had 299 positive months (56%) and 227 negative months (43%). The best month in HUM's history was July 2000 with a +50.0% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -52.4%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and June the weakest (-0.3%).

HUM's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +115.4%, and the worst was 1999 at -66.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 45 years of trading history, Humana Inc. (HUM) has delivered an average annual return of +18.59% with a median return of +13.80%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.50%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (67%) and losses in 15 years (33%).

HUM's best year was 1993 with a +182.73% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -54.04%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. HUM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+18.59%
Best Year
1993 (+182.73%)
Worst Year
1999 (-54.04%)
Positive Years
30/45
Year Return Start End
2026 -33.57% $256.13 $170.14
2025 +2.36% $250.21 $256.13
2024 -43.96% $446.45 $250.21
2023 -9.94% $495.71 $446.45
2022 +11.15% $445.97 $495.71
2021 +13.80% $391.90 $445.97
2020 +12.71% $347.71 $391.90
2019 +28.94% $269.67 $347.71
2018 +16.27% $231.93 $269.67
2017 +22.60% $189.17 $231.93
2016 +14.85% $164.71 $189.17
2015 +25.07% $131.69 $164.71
2014 +40.36% $93.83 $131.69
2013 +52.30% $61.61 $93.83
2012 -20.59% $77.58 $61.61
2011 +61.50% $48.04 $77.58
2010 +24.72% $38.51 $48.04
2009 +17.73% $32.71 $38.51
2008 -50.50% $66.09 $32.71
2007 +36.16% $48.54 $66.09
2006 +1.80% $47.68 $48.54
2005 +82.99% $26.05 $47.68
2004 +29.93% $20.05 $26.05
2003 +128.50% $8.78 $20.05
2002 -15.18% $10.35 $8.78
2001 -22.69% $13.38 $10.35
2000 +86.26% $7.18 $13.38
1999 -54.04% $15.63 $7.18
1998 -14.16% $18.21 $15.63
1997 +9.21% $16.67 $18.21
1996 -30.59% $24.02 $16.67
1995 +20.99% $19.85 $24.02
1994 +27.46% $15.58 $19.85
1993 +182.73% $5.51 $15.58
1992 -20.47% $6.93 $5.51
1991 -1.44% $7.03 $6.93
1990 -1.62% $7.14 $7.03
1989 +78.46% $4.00 $7.14
1988 +36.54% $2.93 $4.00
1987 +4.08% $2.82 $2.93
1986 -36.86% $4.46 $2.82
1985 +36.11% $3.28 $4.46
1984 +10.09% $2.98 $3.28
1983 -20.68% $3.75 $2.98
1982 +97.05% $1.90 $3.75

Frequently Asked Questions: HUM

What sector is HUM in?

HUM operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Healthcare Plans industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has HUM performed historically?

Over 45 years of trading history, HUM has posted gains in 30 years (67% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +182.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in HUM?

You can invest in HUM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold HUM.

Last updated: 3/24/2026