Humana Surges 4.11% on Buy Rating Upgrade as $440M Volume Pushes It to 218th in Market Activity

On August 8, 2025, Humana (HUM) traded with a volume of $0.44 billion, a 104.49% increase from the prior day, ranking it 218th in market activity. The stock closed up 4.11%, driven by Mizuho Securities upgrading its rating to Buy with a $300 price target, aligning with an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy and an average target of $284.35. Institutional confidence in the healthcare sector remains evident, with recent analyst coverage emphasizing Humana’s position amid broader industry trends.

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