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HUM Trading Analysis - 08/24/2026 10:54 AM — TRU-SENTIMENT
Options chain · Stock chart · Baseline chart
HUM (Humana Inc.) at $386.86. True Sentiment Bearish, delta 40-60 call 8% / put 92%, call $18,917 vs put $213,755. RSI 64.7.
- Symbol
- HUM
- Price
- $386.86
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- bullish
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-08-24 10:54:00 ET
- Author
- DeltaNeutral staff
TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):The overall options flow sentiment for HUM is Bearish, with a significant disparity between call and put dollar volume. Call dollar volume is $18,917.20, while put dollar volume is $213,755.40, indicating a strong bearish conviction among traders. The put contracts represent 91.9% of total contracts, suggesting that traders are expecting downward movement in the near term.
This bearish sentiment contrasts with the bullish technical indicators, indicating a divergence that could lead to increased volatility.
Key Statistics: HUM
Fundamental Snapshot
Valuation
| P/E (Trailing) | 35.78 |
| P/E (Forward) | N/A |
| PEG Ratio | N/A |
| Price/Book | 7.13 |
Profitability
| EPS (Trailing) | $10.59 |
| EPS (Forward) | N/A |
| ROE | 6.72% |
| Net Margin | 0.89% |
Financial Health
| Revenue (TTM) | $145.68B |
| Debt/Equity | 1.97 |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A |
| Rev Growth | N/A |
Analyst Consensus
📈 Analysis
News Headlines & Context:
Recent headlines for HUM include:
- HUM reports strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations.
- Healthcare sector faces scrutiny over pricing strategies amid regulatory changes.
- Analysts express concerns over rising operational costs impacting profit margins.
- HUM announces expansion into new markets, potentially boosting revenue streams.
- Investors react to HUM's strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing service delivery.
These headlines highlight significant catalysts, including earnings performance and market expansion, which could positively impact HUM's stock price. However, concerns over operational costs and regulatory scrutiny may weigh on investor sentiment, aligning with the bearish sentiment observed in the technical and options data.
Fundamental Analysis:
HUM's total revenue stands at $145.68 billion, with a trailing EPS of 10.59. The trailing P/E ratio is 35.78, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to peers, which may suggest overvaluation if growth does not materialize. The operating margin is 1.86%, and the profit margin is 0.89%, both of which are relatively low, indicating potential concerns regarding profitability.
The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.97, suggesting a high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment. The return on equity (ROE) is 6.72%, indicating moderate efficiency in generating profits from equity investments.
Overall, HUM's fundamentals show strengths in revenue generation but raise concerns regarding profitability and debt levels, which may diverge from the bullish technical indicators observed.
Current Market Position:
The current price of HUM is $386.86, with recent price action showing a slight decline from a high of $389.85 earlier in the day. Key support is observed at $380.00, while resistance is noted at $390.00. The intraday momentum indicates a slight bearish trend as the stock has closed lower from its opening price.
Technical Analysis:
Technical Indicators
The 5-day SMA is at $381.30, and the 20-day SMA is at $377.48, indicating a bullish crossover as the price is above these averages. The RSI of 64.71 suggests that the stock is nearing overbought territory, which could lead to a pullback. The MACD is bullish, indicating positive momentum.
Bollinger Bands show the current price near the upper band at $396.14, suggesting potential resistance ahead. The 30-day high is $428.88, and the low is $353.69, indicating that the stock is currently trading in the upper range of its recent performance.
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):
The overall options flow sentiment for HUM is Bearish, with a significant disparity between call and put dollar volume. Call dollar volume is $18,917.20, while put dollar volume is $213,755.40, indicating a strong bearish conviction among traders. The put contracts represent 91.9% of total contracts, suggesting that traders are expecting downward movement in the near term.
This bearish sentiment contrasts with the bullish technical indicators, indicating a divergence that could lead to increased volatility.
Key Price Levels:
These levels provide a framework for observing potential price movements and validating the options-flow read.