HUM (Humana) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.01% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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HUM Humana Inc HUM
83 GF Score
Price $403.09
GF Value $374.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Humana 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Humana HUM +0.39% 83 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HUM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $374.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Humana's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.01%.

Humana  (NYSE:HUM) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Humana 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

HUM vs CNC, CI, MOH: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Humana 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Humana 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )
=(120.062 - 120.080) / 120.062
=-0.01%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 mean?
Humana (HUM) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Humana and its competitors.
Is Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Humana's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. Overall, Humana has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CNC and CI?
Humana's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Plans industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Healthcare Plans company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Plans industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Humana and its competitors. Humana's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Humana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Humana (HUM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $374.55, compared to a current price of $403.09 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. Humana's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Humana (HUM), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Humana (HUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Humana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $403.09 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $374.55. GuruFocus considers Humana to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HUM:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.01
  • GF Value™: $374.55 vs. price of $403.09 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Humana Business Description

Address 101 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA, 40202
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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