Humana Inc., operating as Humana, is a for-profit health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1961 by David A. Jones and Wendell Cherry, it initially started as a nursing home company named Extendicare Inc. before transitioning to health insurance. As of 2024, Humana ranked 92nd on the Fortune 500 list, making it the highest-ranked company by revenue in Kentucky. It is also the fourth-largest health insurance provider in the U.S. Humana offers a variety of health plans, including Medicare Advantage, supplemental insurance, and group plans.
Humana's President and CEO is Jim Rechtin, who assumed the role in January 2024. The company has a large market share in the vision insurance industry and serves nearly 20 million members across all fifty states. Humana is focused on government-sponsored programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. Recent news includes a partnership with Atlas Oncology Partners to expand cancer care for Medicare Advantage members in Tennessee and Mississippi. Humana reported a GAAP net loss per share of $6.61 for 4Q25 and has issued FY 2026 guidance of at least $8.89 GAAP EPS. As of February 20, 2026, Humana's stock price is $189.83, with a market cap of $22.9 billion.
