Humana reported a wider fourth-quarter loss of $1.01 billion, an increase from $862 million the previous year, as medical costs continue to surge. The company anticipates a significant decline in its 2026 earnings, primarily due to downgraded quality ratings for its Medicare plans. Despite the loss, revenue for the quarter rose to $32.52 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
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Humana Loss Widens Amid Surging Medical Costs
Humana reported a wider fourth-quarter loss of $1.01 billion, an increase from $862 million the previous year, as medical costs continue to surge. The company anticipates a significant decline in its 2026 earnings, primarily due to downgraded quality ratings for its Medicare plans. Despite the loss, revenue for the quarter rose to $32.52 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.