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Humana Inc. (HUM) Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.97%

HUM Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

0.97%

Yield on Cost for HUM

HUM now pays $3.54 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$188.001.88%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$426.330.83%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$511.120.69%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$231.981.53%
Buying today(at $364.38)$364.380.97%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 0.97% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 7.2% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

0.97%

In 3 years

1.23%

In 5 years

1.44%

In 10 years

2.12%

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$364.38
$3.54
7.21%
15 Years

Starting Yield

0.97%

Ending YOC

2.76%

Year 15 Dividend

$10.06

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$96.93

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
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Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$3.540.97%$0.00
Year 1$3.80+7.21%1.04%$3.80
Year 2$4.07+7.21%1.12%$7.86
Year 3$4.36+7.21%1.20%$12.23
Year 4$4.68+7.21%1.28%$16.90
Year 5$5.01+7.21%1.38%$21.92
Year 6$5.38+7.21%1.48%$27.29
Year 7$5.76+7.21%1.58%$33.06
Year 8$6.18+7.21%1.70%$39.23
Year 9$6.62+7.21%1.82%$45.86
Year 10$7.10+7.21%1.95%$52.96
Year 11$7.61+7.21%2.09%$60.57
Year 12$8.16+7.21%2.24%$68.74
Year 13$8.75+7.21%2.40%$77.49
Year 14$9.38+7.21%2.57%$86.87
Year 15$10.06+7.21%2.76%$96.93

Humana Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Humana Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for HUM stock is 0.97%.

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