5 Biggest Gainers on Thursday

3. Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM)

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Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is next on the list of 5 Biggest Gainers on Thursday. Its stock rose nearly five percent in pre-market trading Thursday after the health insurer lifted its profit outlook for the full year.

Excluding nonrecurring items, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) now expects adjusted earnings of about $25 per share for its fiscal 2022, up from its previous guidance of about $24.75 per share. The updated outlook represents a growth of 21 percent over last year. It is also above the consensus of $24.83 per share.

In addition, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) also issued its mid-term adjusted earnings guidance of $37 per share for the fiscal year 2025. The company expressed confidence in delivering sustainable profit growth in the near and long term.