HUM trade ideas
HUM - HUMANA - Nice entry buying level - buy and holdDear traders,
Id like to share this idea in order to take long positions.
350- 360$ is is a good price range to look for buying opportunities as a first entry, buy and hold.
Additionally RSI is clearly oversold and prices already went down quite aggressive.
best,
Humana Breaking Below Support, Targeting Drop to $215.17Humana has broken the BAMM trigger line of a Harmonic Crab pattern and is now breaking below the $387-$375 support zone.
Harmonically, we would expect to see an accelerated move down to the 1.618 PCZ aligning with the $215 price level and it could even go as low as the HOP at $152. For the time being, I will be getting very wide Bear Call Spreads with the intent on at least capturing the move down to $300.
HUM - is the drop in price over?I can't say where HUM goes but i did see a level of risk I am not prepared to take based on info we have today. The next area of significant demand is around the 305 area as shown on the chart.
If we see the stock break into the gap above, I would revisit and possibly take a long position, I do see it having trouble getting past the two gaps above in the near future.
Until I see a clear uptrend in the daily, I'll pass on doing anything.
Humana's Stock Plunges But shows Signs of a Reverse Trend
Humana Inc., ( NYSE:HUM ) the second-largest Medicare Advantage company in the U.S., has sent shockwaves through the health insurance sector by revising its earnings guidance for 2025 and projecting 2024 profits well below analysts' expectations. The stock plummeted as much as 15%, marking the most significant intraday drop since June. This unexpected development has ignited concerns about the profitability of private Medicare plans and their potential impact on seniors' healthcare costs.
The Medicare Advantage Dilemma:
Humana's grim outlook stems from challenges faced by private Medicare plans, which have been a significant source of growth for health insurers in recent years. Rising medical costs are forcing Humana ( NYSE:HUM ) to consider raising prices and reducing benefits to maintain profit margins. Executives revealed on a conference call that this move may trigger a broader industry repricing of plans in the upcoming year, potentially signaling the end of the Medicare Advantage boom.
Industry-Wide Ripple Effect:
Humana's forecast has not only impacted its own stock but has also led to a sector-wide sell-off. Competitors such as UnitedHealth Group Inc., Cigna Group, CVS Health Corp., and Centene Corp. experienced substantial declines in their stock prices. The reasons behind the surge in medical costs vary among insurers, adding uncertainty to the already turbulent sector.
Regulatory Changes and Emerging Trends:
Several factors contribute to the challenging landscape for health insurers. The U.S. government's proposed changes to payment rates and plans to recoup past overpayments are colliding with an increase in medical costs as patients resume deferred care from the pandemic. These changes are being phased in over the next three years, creating additional pressure on insurers.
Humana's Long-Term Prospects:
The revised earnings guidance suggests a significant setback for Humana, as the projected adjusted earnings for 2024 are expected to be around $16 per share, a level not seen since 2018. Analysts express surprise and skepticism about the company's growth plans, with some doubting the feasibility of achieving a $6 to $10 per share growth in 2025.
Market Reaction and Investor Concerns:
Humana's dismal performance has ignited concerns among investors about the broader health insurance industry. Analysts are questioning whether the company can return to its long-term multiple and express concerns about slowing demographic trends in the 65+ market, which are expected to moderate in the second half of the 2020s.
Conclusion:
Humana's unexpected downturn serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing health insurers, particularly those heavily invested in Medicare Advantage plans. The industry is at a crossroads, navigating regulatory changes, surging medical costs, and an uncertain economic landscape. Investors will be closely watching how competitors respond to these challenges and whether the Medicare Advantage boom is indeed coming to an end.
HUMHumana Inc. is a for-profit American health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2023, the company ranked 42 on the Fortune 500 list, which made it the highest ranked company based in Kentucky. It is the fourth largest health insurance provider in the U.S.
Bounce off channel support.
Humana to find buyers at previous support?Humana Inc - 30d expiry - We look to Buy at 480.48 (stop at 468.48)
The primary trend remains bullish.
Bespoke support is located at 480.
Preferred trade is to buy on dips.
A break of the recent high at 503.52 should result in a further move higher.
We look to buy dips.
478.40 has been pivotal.
Our profit targets will be 510.48 and 518.48
Resistance: 503.52 / 510.00 / 515.00
Support: 486.60 / 479.35 / 470.00
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HUM - island reversal NYSE:HUM is in the early stages of an island bottom reversal. Island reversals are interesting patterns. They are formed by two gaps that leave a stranded range of price action. They have failure rates of 13% for island tops and 17% for bottoms. Island bottom reversals have an average rise of 34% and a most likely rise of 20%. Island bottoms also throw back to the top of the gap 70% of the time, making entry planning very important. The throwback normally occurs within 9 days
Note that the VWAP from from the November 2022 ATH acted as resistance at the top of the range for the island. Then VWAP from the most recent high before the island formed acted as overhead resistance and stalled price on the breakout. We also have the 200SMA above that is likely to be an area of resistance.
Game plan:
Entry ~$468 which is the fib 0.382 of the retrace from most recent high prior to the island, aligns closely to a throw back to the top of the gap of the island, and the VWAP from the high prior to formation (which should now be strong support)
Take profit - ~$497 which is close to the 0.618 and the 200SMA
Stop loss ~$456.33 which would be 50% of a 20 period ATR below the VWAP from the high prior to the island formation.
Humana Inc (HUM) - Frequency Formula Strategy - ShortStrategy Overview: The Frequency Formula
Our trading strategy, "The Frequency Formula," is built on cutting-edge Fourier Wave Transform theory. The strategy utilizes four unique indicators: the Frequency Formula Chop Indicator (FF-CI), Frequency Formula Trend Indicator (FF-TI), the Frequency Formula Volume Indicator with Combined Ratios (FFVI-CR), and the Frequency Formula Net Buy/Net Sell Volume Indicator (FF-NBNS). Together, they identify optimal entry and exit points based on changes in market trends, volumes, and sentiments.
Why Now Is a Good Time to Enter
The FF-CI and FF-TI suggest that the current market chop and previous bullish trend are transitioning into a solid downward trend. Simultaneously, the FF-UVI-CR indicates increased selling volume and negative sentiment, suggesting strong support for the downward price movement.
What to Look for When Exiting
Keep an eye on our FF-VMI-CR and FF-NBNS Indicators. When the FF-VMI-CR indicator negative volume (red) and positive volume (blue) signals converge or "squeeze", this indicates a significant increase in net buying volume and might indicate a potential trend reversal; also, watch the FF-NBNS indicator's net-buying value (blue) to increase and close at any value greater than zero, at this point you should exit the position.
Remember to always manage your risk, and don't invest more than you can afford to lose. Happy trading!
Humana to find buyers at previous support?Humana Inc - 30d expiry - We look to Buy at 481.11 (stop at 468.38)
Price action continued to range between key support & resistance (480 - 515) although we expect a break of this range soon.
The primary trend remains bullish.
We look to buy dips.
Short term momentum is bearish.
We look for a temporary move lower.
Our profit targets will be 512.88 and 518.88
Resistance: 500 / 510 / 515
Support: 495 / 490 / 480
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Long $HUMHealthcare is beaten down and I am now long Humana (250 shares), United Health Group (500 shares), Cigna (long call options).
Long 1/2 position here. Bounce looks to be imminent. Could go a bit lower but the chart looks excellent for a bounce on this healthcare sector growth company.
Daily hammer candlestick close after a very nice retracement and gap fill. Now time to fill the upside gap.
Note earnings are next week.
Entry: $ 489 (250 shares)
Stop loss: None yet. I will add on any further weakness.
Humana ranging between key support and resistance.Humana Inc - 30d expiry - We look to Buy at 481.11 (stop at 468.38)
Price action continued to range between key support & resistance (480 - 515) although we expect a break of this range soon.
The primary trend remains bullish.
We look to buy dips.
We look for a temporary move lower.
Expect trading to remain mixed and volatile.
Our profit targets will be 512.88 and 518.88
Resistance: 514 / 515 / 528
Support: 500 / 490 / 480
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Descending TriangleTop line slopes down and the bottom line is almost flat.
There is also an M pattern that may be a Bat. This has gone slightly below the .886 but this pattern can also reach the 1.113.
The support of the triangle (bottom line) has contained it fairly well so far.
Price is slightly above the .236 of the trend up in spit of a significant pull back.
No recommendation/Neutral pattern until broken.
Earnings estimated to be 4/26/Most focus on T1 then if T1 is passed the focus becomes T2 etc.
EPS (FWD)
28.12
PE (FWD)
17.58
Div Rate (FWD)
$3.54
Yield (FWD)
0.72%
Short Interest
1.62%
Market Cap
#HUM weekly 3-2-2 reversalHello dear Traders,
Here is my idea for #HUM
Price closed above yellow line
Targets marked in the chart
Invalidation level marked with red line
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Humana seems to continue its downtrendHumana bounced off the Fib resistance zone. Key support at $478.41 needs to hold in order for the trend to change direction. A close above $520.77 may indicate a new uptrend maybe on cards.
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