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Humana Inc. (HUM) Operating Margin: 1.01%

Is Humana Inc.’s operating margin high or low?

Humana Inc.'s operating margin of 1.01% is 69% below its 5-year average of 3.27%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.12%–6.06%).

The operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM) is 1.01% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 19.20% (1.25%).

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HUM Operating Margin
1.12%-18.84% 1Y
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HUM Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

HUM Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

1.01%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

1.25%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

2.37%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

3.27%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

3.84%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

4.36%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

4.37%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-19.20%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-57.29%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-69.10%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-73.73%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-76.83%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-76.88%

HUM Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Humana Inc. (HUM)$43.78B1.01%1.25%2.37%3.27%
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)$44.47B31.63%30.27%29.30%28.64%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)$37.17B21.50%22.07%21.88%20.79%
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)$34.20B37.57%37.33%36.70%36.14%
Centene Corporation (CNC)$31.94B-3.68%-0.98%0.21%0.84%
Medline Inc. (MDLN)$30.90B7.04%8.25%6.70%6.70%
IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)$30.60B13.86%14.15%13.50%11.74%
DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)$29.24B21.45%17.22%16.09%15.13%
Biogen Inc. (BIIB)$29.00B15.65%22.44%23.65%25.70%
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV)$26.73B28.79%26.93%23.33%24.40%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

14.0%

Operating Margin

1.0%

Humana Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Humana Inc. Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The operating margin for HUM stock is 1.01%.
Is Humana Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
Humana Inc.'s operating margin of 1.01% is 69% below its 5-year average of 3.27%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.12%–6.06%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The TTM average operating margin for HUM stock is 1.25%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The 3Y average operating margin for HUM stock is 2.37%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The 5Y average operating margin for HUM stock is 3.27%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The 10Y average operating margin for HUM stock is 3.84%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The 15Y average operating margin for HUM stock is 4.36%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The 20Y average operating margin for HUM stock is 4.37%.

Humana Inc. Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2025-12-311.12%
2024-12-311.38%
2023-12-313.12%
2022-12-313.84%
2021-12-314.09%
2020-12-316.06%
2019-12-315.34%
2018-12-313.64%
2017-12-316.18%
2016-12-313.20%
2015-12-314.32%
2014-12-314.87%
2013-12-314.99%
2012-12-315.27%
2011-12-316.36%
2010-12-315.96%
2009-12-315.52%
2008-12-314.05%
2007-12-315.37%
2006-12-313.85%
2005-12-313.20%
2004-12-313.35%
2003-12-312.75%
2002-12-311.81%
2001-12-311.80%
2000-12-311.08%
1999-12-31-3.96%
1998-12-312.06%
1997-12-3185.86%
1996-12-3184.58%

About Humana Inc.

Humana Inc., a prominent health and well-being enterprise, operates across the United States through its various subsidiary companies. Its operational structure is divided into three main segments: Retail, Group and Specialty, and Healthcare Services. The firm provides a wide array of medical and supplementary insurance plans directly to individual consumers. Furthermore, Humana collaborates with government entities; it holds a contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to manage the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LI NET) prescription drug program. The company also secures agreements with numerous states to deliver Medicaid, dual-eligible, and long-term care support benefits. For employer groups and individuals, Humana furnishes fully insured commercial medical and specialized health coverage, which encompasses dental, vision, and other ancillary health benefits. They additionally offer administrative services only (ASO) solutions and extend support to military personnel through contracts like the TRICARE T2017 East Region. Beyond insurance products, the company delivers comprehensive healthcare services directly. These include pharmacy management, provider network services, and a suite of home-based solutions such as home health care, serving both its own health plan enrollees and external clients. By the close of 2021 (December 31), Humana's reach extended to approximately 17 million individuals enrolled in its medical benefit plans and an additional 5 million utilizing its specialized product offerings. Established in 1961, Humana Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville, KY
65,680 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
James A. Rechtin