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Mar 31

Humana Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Humana reported strong financial results with substantial year-over-year growth in revenue, EPS, and net income.

Key Takeaways

Humana delivered a solid Q1 2025 performance, driven by strong results in its Medicare Advantage business and continued execution of its long-term value-based care strategy.

GAAP EPS rose to $10.30, while adjusted EPS increased to $11.58.

Revenue reached $32.112 billion, up from $29.611 billion in Q1 2024.

Net income grew to $1.691 billion, up from $1.014 billion a year earlier.

Insurance segment benefit ratio remained consistent with expectations at 87.4%.

Total Revenue
$32.1B
Previous year: $29.6B
+8.4%
EPS
$11.6
Previous year: $7.23
+60.2%
Benefit Ratio (Insurance)
87.4%
Previous year: 89.3%
-2.1%
Op Cost Ratio (Insurance)
8.2%
Previous year: 8.3%
-1.2%
Op Cost Ratio (Consol)
10.6%
Previous year: 10.4%
+1.9%
Free Cash Flow
$236M
Previous year: $246M
-4.1%
Total Assets
$50.9B
Previous year: $50.1B
+1.7%

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Forward Guidance

Humana reaffirmed its FY 2025 adjusted EPS guidance and benefit ratio targets while revising down its GAAP EPS forecast slightly.

Positive Outlook

  • FY 2025 adjusted EPS guidance affirmed at approximately $16.25.
  • FY 2025 insurance segment benefit ratio guidance affirmed at 90.1% to 90.5%.
  • Strong performance in Medicare Advantage aligned with expectations.
  • Continued expansion in CenterWell and Medicaid businesses.
  • NovoCare partnership selected CenterWell Pharmacy for weight loss drug fulfillment.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP EPS guidance revised down from $15.88 to $14.68.
  • Expected annual Medicare Advantage membership decline of approximately 550,000.
  • Ongoing impact from exiting certain unprofitable plans and counties.
  • Potential revenue impact from 2025 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings downgrade.
  • Regulatory and legal risks remain elevated, including RADV rule concerns.