Legal & General Group Plc Boosts Stake in Humana Inc.

Insurance provider's shares purchased during 3rd quarter

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:55am

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Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 918,954 shares of the insurance provider's stock, valued at $239,084,000.

Why it matters

Humana is one of the largest health insurance providers in the United States, offering Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, and commercial group health plans. The increase in Legal & General's stake suggests continued investor confidence in the company's performance and growth prospects.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Legal & General Group Plc acquired an additional 20,126 shares of Humana during the 3rd quarter, bringing its total ownership to 0.76% of the company's outstanding stock. Humana's shares have seen volatility in recent months, with the stock price dropping from a 52-week high of $315.35 to around $163.80 as of the most recent trading session.

  • Legal & General Group Plc filed the 13F form with the SEC during the 3rd quarter of 2026.
  • Humana's stock price has ranged from a 52-week high of $315.35 to around $163.80 as of the most recent trading session.

The players

Legal & General Group Plc

A multinational financial services company headquartered in the United Kingdom, providing insurance, pension management, and other investment products.

Humana Inc.

A major health insurance provider in the United States, offering Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, and commercial group health plans.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The increase in Legal & General's stake in Humana suggests continued investor confidence in the insurance provider's performance and growth prospects, despite recent stock price volatility. This highlights the ongoing importance of the health insurance industry, particularly in the Medicare and commercial group health plan segments.