WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Humana Inc. (HUM) reported second-quarter net income of $431 million compared to $344 million, a year ago. Earnings per share was $2.85 compared to $2.19. Adjusted earnings per share was $1.67, for the quarter.
On average, 17 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.63 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
Consolidated revenues (including investment income) were $13.73 billion, an increase of 12.4 percent from $12.22 billion, prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $13.81 billion for the quarter.
The company continues to project EPS for the year ending December 31, 2015 of approximately $9.28. The company reaffirmed its estimate for adjusted EPS for 2015 of approximately $7.75. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $7.77.
The company expects EPS for the quarter ending September 30, 2015 to be approximately $2.15. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $2.18.
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