Investing.com - Humana (NYSE:HUM) reported on Wednesday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Humana announced earnings per share of $6.89 on revenue of $20.65B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $6.82 on revenue of $20.51B.
Humana shares are up 13.95% from the beginning of the year, still down 1.67% from its 52 week high of $475.44 set on May 10. They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 17.18% from the start of the year.
Humana follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Humana's report follows an earnings beat by J&J on July 21, who reported EPS of $2.48 on revenue of $23.31B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.29 on revenue of $22.49B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on July 15 with second quarter EPS of $4.7 on revenue of $71.32B, compared to forecast for EPS of $4.43 on revenue of $69.51B.
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