Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Humana. Our analysis of options history for Humana HUM revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $113,577, and 7 were calls, valued at $382,185.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $320.0 for Humana, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Humana stands at 397.5, with a total volume reaching 378.00. 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 $250.0 to $320.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Humana Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/15/27 | $66.8 | $60.2 | $64.0 | $280.00 | $128.0K | 82 | 20 |
| HUM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $31.2 | $30.3 | $30.6 | $250.00 | $76.5K | 168 | 25 |
| HUM | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $41.9 | $39.1 | $39.79 | $305.00 | $51.7K | 29 | 13 |
| HUM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $10.5 | $10.3 | $10.3 | $320.00 | $48.4K | 18 | 55 |
| HUM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $2.25 | $2.1 | $2.1 | $290.00 | $42.0K | 562 | 230 |
About Humana
Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the us with a focus on administering Medicare Advantage plans. The firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from individual and group Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. The firm is also a leader in stand-alone prescription drug plans for seniors enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Humana, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Present Market Standing of Humana
- With a volume of 950,088, the price of HUM is up 1.23% at $265.71.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 17 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About Humana
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $295.5.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Humana with a target price of $301. * An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Humana, maintaining a target price of $290.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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