CVS Health Corp vs Humana Inc — how do they compare? CVS Health Corp trades at $93.54 (market cap $119.58B), while Humana Inc trades at $372.16 (market cap $44.77B). The key difference: CVS Health Corp is far larger — about 2.7× Humana Inc's market cap, and CVS Health Corp pays the higher dividend (2.84%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CVS | HUM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $119.58B | $44.77B |
Sector | Health | Health |
52-Week High | $110.60 | $409.42 |
52-Week Low | $65.51 | $163.67 |
Enterprise Value | $181.93B | $52.12B |
Dividend Yield | 2.84% | 0.95% |
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Following its acquisition of Aetna in late 2018, CVS Health now provides an even more integrated healthcare-services offering for its members. Legacy CVS combined both the largest pharmacy benefit manager, processing over 2 billion adjusted claims annually, and a sizable pharmacy operation, including nearly 10,000 retail pharmacy locations primarily in the U.S. Adding a managed-care organization with 24 million medical members gives the company a strong position in the insurance industry and should help CVS better control overall healthcare costs for its clients.
Read more on CVS →Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the U.S. with a focus on administering Medicare Advantage plans. The firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from individual and group Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. The firm is also a leader in stand-alone prescription drug plans for seniors enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Humana offers employer-based plans primarily for small businesses along with specialty insurance offerings such as dental, vision, and life. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
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