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Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the US, and the firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from Medicare, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.

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Three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">healthcare-themed ETFs</a> were in sharp spotlight Thursday as the sector got through a wild trading day, fueled by UnitedHealth&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) earnings disappointment and steep stock decline. While insurers weighed down on broad healthcare gauges, a drugmakers rally, led by Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), limited the damage.
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ETFs In Spotlight
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)
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1-Day Return (Thursday): -0.6%
Top holdings of this fund are Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>). UnitedHealth dropped 2.4%, spooking XLV early in the session. The ETF trimmed losses, however, as Eli Lilly rallied 14.3% on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44878381/eli-lilly-rallies-over-14-notches-best-day-since-june-2000-on-oral-weight-loss-drug-results-analysts-react">good weight-loss pill trial news</a>, calling out the group&#8217;s internal divergency. Barring Thursday&#8217;s turmoil, though, XLV is off just 1.5% for the year so far and commands a 17x forward-earnings multiple—below its five-year history and the large-cap S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 20x multiple, according to Barron&#8217;s.
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>)
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1-Day Performance: +4.6%
IHE surged as investors rotated into large-cap pharma stocks, bolstered by Eli Lilly's rally. The gains came despite a nearly 8% drop in Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), Lilly's rival in the GLP-1 space.
SPDR S&amp;P Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPH#NYSE">XPH</a>)
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1-Day Performance: +2.15%
XPH tracked gains across a broader basket of pharmaceutical names, benefiting from bullish sentiment on drugmakers following Lilly's breakthrough.
Market Context: A Sector Of Contrasts
UnitedHealth&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">poor earnings and soft guidance</a> spooked healthcare investors, highlighting how exposed insurers are to firm-specific disappointments and policy-level risks. The 22% decline in the stock not only heavily burdened XLV—where it is the second-largest position—but pulled down peers CVS Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), and Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) too.
However, the overall message of the day was one of subtlety and not panic. Eli Lilly&#8217;s explosion proved the influence of innovation in developing market-driving catalysts within the health-care sector. It provided the stimulus that helped neutralize weakness within managed care and indicated how investors in ETFs are able to still uncover segments of strength despite sector-wide selloffs.
At the same time, Johnson &amp; Johnson kept its steady pace going with the help of strong earnings.
Device and medical equipment manufacturers like Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>), Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>), and Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) are also attracting investor attention as Wall Street is wagering on secular demand from the aging population.
Takeaway
The health care industry remains far from monolithic. Thursday&#8217;s ETF action underscored the increasing divide between pressured insurers and pharma names benefiting from innovation tailwinds. For investors in ETFs, the message is simple: thematic selectivity is key. Though political headlines and earnings fluctuations might continue to shock portions of the industry, solid fundamentals within pharma and medtech imply there&#8217;s still ample healthy opportunity to go around.
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CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) and Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) shares are moving lower on Thursday after UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) reported earnings prior to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44860240">the market opening.</a>
What To Know: UnitedHealth reported worse-than-expected earnings today, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $7.20, missing analysts&#8217; expectations of $7.29. In addition, the insurance giant posted sales of $109.58 billion, missing analysts&#8217; expectations of $111.60 billion.
The company also cut its guidance for fiscal-year 2025 adjusted earnings per share. It now expects adjusted earnings per share of $26 to $26.50, versus analysts&#8217; estimate of $29.73. The company had previously expected adjusted earnings per share of $29.50 to $30.
UnitedHealth said the guidance change reflects higher care activity in its Medicare Advantage business and unexpected changes in Optum Health member profiles due to low engagement from beneficiaries in plans exiting certain markets.
Shares of CVS, Humana, Elevance and other health insurance companies may be trading lower after UnitedHealth reported earnings, as investors assess the health insurance industry as a whole. For instance, if UnitedHealth, the largest insurer, is missing analysts&#8217; expectations, investors may believe other companies are also facing similar challenges. The lowered guidance could also signal that UnitedHealth is feeling sustained pressure, which may weigh on the broader sector.
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Price Action: At the time of writing, CVS stock is trading 3.16% lower at $64.29, Humana stock is moving 7.80% lower at $260.04 and Elevance shares are trading 3.06% lower at $422.02, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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CVS, Humana and Elevance Shares Are Trading Lower Thursday: What's Going On?

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Shares of health insurance stocks are trading lower in sympathy with UnitedHealth, which reported worse-than-expected Q1 results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

Baird analyst Michael Ha maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $270 to $300.

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Baird Maintains Neutral on Humana, Raises Price Target to $300

Wall Street pared early morning gains by midday Monday, as investor caution returned despite a temporary easing in U.S.-China trade tensions. While the initial market reaction was positive, especially in tech, enthusiasm faded as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">the trading session progressed.</a>
Over the weekend, the White House announced a provisional exemption for smartphones and semiconductors from China&#8217;s proposed 145% trade tariff. These items will instead face a 20% levy—linked to fentanyl-related enforcement—until sector-specific duties are finalized.
The development triggered a strong premarket rally in technology stocks. Yet, those gains were sharply trimmed by midday amid broader geopolitical and policy concerns.
During a White House meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, President Donald Trump said he plans to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to boost domestic manufacturing. 
He reiterated a hardline stance on Iran, warning of severe consequences if Tehran develops nuclear weapons, but also suggested &#8220;flexibility&#8221; in tariff negotiations, emphasizing a desire not to harm U.S. businesses.
Defensive and domestic-oriented sectors such as real estate, utilities, and consumer staples outperformed broader markets. In contrast, consumer discretionary was the only sector trading in negative territory.
Treasury yields dropped significantly, reflecting increased demand for U.S. government debt and easing fears of foreign liquidation. The 2-year yield fell 10 basis points to 3.87%, while 10-year benchmark yield dropped 7 basis points to 4.42%.
Gold pulled back 1% to $3,200 per ounce, pausing after a three-session rally. Crude oil fell 0.8% to $61 per barrel, while natural gas slid 2.9% to $3.39 per MMBtu, eyeing its lowest level since last Wednesday.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was little changed at $84,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained 2.1% to $1,630.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,326.49</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,377.08</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,695.41</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,856.16</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.5% up to $537.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.4% to $403.81.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.4% higher to $454.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.1% higher to 184.74.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.9%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
</ul>
In company news, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings during the first quarter, and shares rose 1.9%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers On Monday</h3>
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<td>Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>)</td>
<td>6.91%</td>
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<td>Charles River Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>4.69%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>4.64%</td>
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<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>4.15%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Monday</h3>
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<td>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>)</td>
<td>-3.80%</td>
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<td>DaVita Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>)</td>
<td>-3.61%</td>
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<td>UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>-3.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</td>
<td>-2.39%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>-2.36%</td>
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</table>
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Barclays analyst Andrew Mok maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $270 to $322.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Humana, Raises Price Target to $322

Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $290 to $325.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Humana, Raises Price Target to $325

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HUM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Humana.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 27%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $59,520, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $1,440,080.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $245.0 to $340.0 for Humana during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Humana stands at 637.88, with a total volume reaching 1,421.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Humana, situated within the strike price corridor from $245.0 to $340.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Humana Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744300826_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$397.7K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$373.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">738</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$334.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$45.5</td>
<td>$39.6</td>
<td>$41.91</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$83.8K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$66.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">453</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Humana</h3>
Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the US, and the firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from Medicare, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
<h3>Humana's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 528,338, the price of HUM is down -0.22% at $284.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Humana</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $321.0.
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Humana Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Guggenheim analyst Jason Cassorla initiates coverage on Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $326.

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Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On Humana with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $326

8 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Humana, presenting an average target of $280.38, a high estimate of $316.00, and a low estimate of $255.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 1.31% increase from the previous average price target of $276.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203611_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Humana. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ann Hynes &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $316.00&#x7C;$305.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Lisa Gill &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $256.00&#x7C;$257.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Mok &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ben Hendrix &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $283.00&#x7C;$283.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sarah James &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $290.00&#x7C;$290.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Erin Wright &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$301.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Mok &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $255.00&#x7C;$253.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jessica Tassan &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $288.00&#x7C;$270.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Humana. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Humana compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Humana's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Humana's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Humana analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Humana's Background</h2>
Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the US, and the firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from Medicare, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
<h3>Key Indicators: Humana's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Humana showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.4% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Humana's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.37%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Humana's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -4.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Humana's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.44%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Humana's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.72, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What 8 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Humana

Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes maintains Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $305 to $316.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Humana, Raises Price Target to $316

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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the U.S. is handling a "massive amount of requests for negotiations," referencing active talks with South Korea and hinting that China "wants to make a deal, badly."
He also mentioned a joint venture involving an Alaska pipeline and military cost-sharing, asserting that South Korea&#8217;s top negotiation team was en route to the U.S.
Meanwhile, Fed speakers begin to highlight the negative economic impact from tariffs. &#8220;We can&#8217;t really wait to the end of the quarter plus one month before we find out that investment really dropped off and GDP growth is shrinking,&#8221; Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said.
By midday trading in New York, all major U.S. stock indices were firmly in the green. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led with a 1.8% jump. Technology stocks were the day's clear outperformers, driven by a strong rebound in the semiconductor sector.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) surged 3.3%, marking its strongest intraday gain since September 2024. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led the charge with a 7.3% jump, followed by Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), which both climbed 6.1%.
In commodities, gold prices rose 0.5% to $2,335 per ounce, poised to snap a three-session losing streak. Oil prices also saw a firm recovery, with WTI crude advancing 1.5% to $61.50 per barrel, reversing recent weakness. U.S. Treasury yields remained largely flat. 
In contrast, cryptocurrency markets failed to participate in the rally. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell another 1% to $78,000. 
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>17,781.63</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>38,718.65</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,144.86</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,821.21</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.8% to $513.37.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rallied 2% to $387.02.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.9% to $431.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.4% higher to 180.33.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 2.5%; the&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers</h1>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>)</td>
<td>9.93%</td>
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<td>Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>)</td>
<td>8.15%</td>
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<td>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>6.48%</td>
</tr>
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<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) </td>
<td>5.98%</td>
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<td>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>5.77%</td>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers</h1>
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<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</td>
<td>-8.18%</td>
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<tr>
<td>lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</td>
<td>-4.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>)</td>
<td>-3.97%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>)</td>
<td>-3.50%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after Infineon Technologies agreed to acquire its Automotive Ethernet <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44683383/marvell-plays-ai-hardball-divestiture-sparks-155-upside-says-analyst">Business for $2.5 billion in cash</a>.
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<li>NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEXT#NASDAQ">NEXT</a>) gained 23.3% to $7.38 after the company announced a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement to supply 1.2 million tonnes per year to a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.</li>
<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) gained 21.4% to $8.50.</li>
<li>CorMedix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRMD#NASDAQ">CRMD</a>) shares rose 21.1% to $7.36 after the company issued first-quarter preliminary revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
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<li>Uxin Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) gained 14.7% to $3.9098.</li>
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<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) rose 12.3% to $286.14 following a WSJ report indicating the Trump administration will increase Medicare Advantage rates.</li>
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<li>Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>) gained 12.4% to $35.40.</li>
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Health insurer stocks are trading higher after the market close on Monday following a report indicating the Trump administration will increase payment rates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/medicare">for Medicare insurers</a>.
What Happened: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Monday that it will increase payment rates for Medicare insurers to 5.06%. The rate is well above the 2.23% proposed by the Biden administration and above all prior analyst expectations, according to the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/private-medicare-plans-to-get-big-payment-boost-from-trump-administration-017d9aaa">Wall Street Journal</a>.
The report indicates that investors are expected to view the increase as a show of support from the Trump administration for Medicare Advantage, under which private companies can offer Medicare-approved insurance plans. 
&#8220;By finalizing these payment policies, CMS is ensuring that Medicare Advantage continues to offer access to critical services in an efficient, accountable manner, further strengthening the program's ability to serve beneficiaries,&#8221; the Medicare agency <a href="https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-2026-payment-policy-updates-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-programs">said</a> in a press release.
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&#8220;The actions taken by CMS help protect beneficiaries and taxpayers from waste, fraud, and abuse, while also driving access to high-quality, affordable healthcare through Medicare Advantage,&#8221; CMS said.
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<li>CVS Health Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) up 6.50% at $68</li>
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<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) up 5.77% at $555</li>
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<li>Humana Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) up 12.08% at $285.49</li>
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<li>Agilon Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGL#NYSE">AGL</a>) stock moved upwards by 17.2% to $4.98 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.0 billion. </li>
<li>Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) stock moved upwards by 14.64% to $292.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $35.2 billion. </li>
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<li>Shattuck Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STTK#NASDAQ">STTK</a>) stock fell 19.2% to $1.05 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $50.3 million. </li>
<li>CVRx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVRX#NASDAQ">CVRX</a>) stock fell 14.22% to $9.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $257.7 million. </li>
<li>Entero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTO#NASDAQ">ENTO</a>) shares declined by 13.92% to $0.42. The company's market cap stands at $2.0 million. </li>
<li>Forte Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBRX#NASDAQ">FBRX</a>) stock decreased by 13.68% to $4.61. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.4 million. </li>
<li>TNF Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNFA#NASDAQ">TNFA</a>) shares declined by 11.78% to $0.32. </li>
<li>Bluejay Diagnostics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJDX#NASDAQ">BJDX</a>) stock decreased by 10.14% to $6.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.7 million. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IRON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKRO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>839</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$124.6K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding IRON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRON#NASDAQ">IRON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NASDAQ">VRNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 59 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 6708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 302 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 8768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AKRO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $532.0 per contract. There were 839 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $690.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1236.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 1454 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $3280.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 654 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $680.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $124.6K, with a price of $11330.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:00 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$280.00	Apr 17, 2025	-3	622	610	114	545	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:43 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$285.00	May 16, 2025	26	480	480	2286	21	TRADE	BULLISH