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Humana Boosts Profitability, Cuts Debt and Lifts Dividend Despite Lower 2025 Revenue

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  • Humana’s 2025 revenue declined but operating profit and net earnings improved, supported by better margins and lower debt.
  • The company advanced its growth and sustainability agenda via a Norwegian acquisition, new elderly care project and a 35% higher dividend.
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Humana Boosts Profitability, Cuts Debt and Lifts Dividend Despite Lower 2025 Revenue

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Humana AB ( (SE:HUM) ) has issued an announcement.

Humana AB reported weaker fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of SEK 2,483 million, down 8% year-on-year, with organic growth at -1.9% and adjusted operating profit falling to SEK 87 million, while full-year net revenue slipped 3% but operating profit rose 9% and net profit surged to SEK 238 million, helped by stronger margins over the year and lower leverage, as net debt excluding leases dropped 20% to SEK 1,199 million. Despite lower sales volumes, fewer customers and a reduced workforce, the care group strengthened cash generation with a higher fourth-quarter free cash flow of SEK 174 million, increased its client satisfaction index to 85, completed the acquisition of Norway’s Familiehjelpgruppen, secured an agreement for a new elderly care home in Sollentuna, achieved SBTi validation of its climate targets, and proposed a 35% higher dividend of SEK 1.35 per share for the 2025 financial year, underscoring management’s confidence in future growth driven by a stronger project pipeline and bolt-on acquisitions.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:HUM) stock is a Hold with a SEK50.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Humana AB stock, see the SE:HUM Stock Forecast page.

More about Humana AB

Humana AB is a Nordic care services provider focused on individual and family care, personal assistance and elderly care, primarily in Sweden and Norway. The company operates care homes and support services for people with functional impairments and older adults, serving public-sector customers through contracted, often long-term, care solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 99,471

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: SEK2.5B

Find detailed analytics on HUM stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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