UPDATE: Humana Reports Rise In Q4 Profit, Lifts Forecast

Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM) reported a rise in its fourth-quarter profit.

Humana's quarterly profit climbed to $313 million, or $1.20 per share, from $174 million, or $0.63 per share, in the year-ago period. Its revenue rose to $9.06 billion, from $8.28 billion. However, analysts were expecting a profit of $1.20 per share on sales of $9.26 billion.

Humana lifted its 2012 earnings forecast to a range of $7.50 to $7.70 per share.

Humana shares fell 0.18% to close at $90.12 on Friday.