Question 1

Is HUM or LLY a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, LLY wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 2). HUM offers the higher yield (0.92%), while HUM has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, HUM or LLY?

Accepted Answer

HUM has the higher forward dividend yield at 0.92%, versus 0.60% for LLY.

Question 3

Is HUM or LLY safer?

Accepted Answer

HUM has the higher dividend-safety score (95/100 vs 95/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is HUM or LLY better value right now?

Accepted Answer

HUM trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+49% upside, undervalued), versus -10% for LLY.

Metric	HUM	LLY
Forward yield	0.92%	0.60%
Annual dividend	$3.54	$6.92
Payout ratio	33%	22%
Years of growth	0 yr	11 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	15.2%
5-yr total return	-17%	353%
Dividend safety score	95 (A)	95 (A)
Fair value estimate	$574.85	$1,040.33
Upside to fair value	+49%	-10%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$46.4B	$1.0T
P/E ratio	36.5	38.8

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