Humana Inc vs T-Mobile Us Inc — how do they compare? Humana Inc trades at $372.16 (market cap $44.77B), while T-Mobile Us Inc trades at $178.11 (market cap $191.56B). The key difference: T-Mobile Us Inc is far larger — about 4.3× Humana Inc's market cap, and T-Mobile Us Inc pays the higher dividend (2.28%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HUM | TMUS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $44.77B | $191.56B |
Sector | Health | Media |
52-Week High | $409.42 | $259.01 |
52-Week Low | $163.67 | $167.65 |
Enterprise Value | $52.12B | $308.17B |
Dividend Yield | 0.95% | 2.28% |
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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.
Read more on HUM →Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, creating T-Mobile Us. Following the merger, the firm provided nationwide service in major markets but spottier coverage elsewhere. T-Mobile spent aggressively on low-frequency spectrum, well suited to broad coverage, and has substantially expanded its geographic footprint. This expansion, coupled with aggressive marketing and innovative offerings, produced rapid customer growth. With the Sprint acquisition, the firm's scale now roughly matches its larger rivals: T-Mobile now serves 71 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the U.S. retail wireless market. In addition, the firm provides wholesale service to resellers.
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