NYSE:ELV

Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$440.19

+4.77 (+1.10%)

(As of 04:00 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $431.38
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$440.76
50-Day Range: $435.33
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$475.96
52-Week Range: $412.00
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$549.52

Volume: 1.17 million shs
Average Volume: 1.19 million shs
Market Capitalization: $103.73 billion

P/E Ratio: 16.49
Dividend Yield: 1.34%
Price Target: $568.46

Elevance Health MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.85 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 29.5% Upside
$568.46 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.83% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.83
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$147,780 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.28%
From $32.91 to $36.95 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.40 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

3rd out of 969 stocks

Hospital & Medical Service Plans Industry

1st out of 11 stocks

4.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Elevance Health has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.85, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $568.46, Elevance Health has a forecasted upside of 29.5% from its current price of $439.10.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Elevance Health has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.83% of the float of Elevance Health has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Elevance Health has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Elevance Health has recently increased by 40.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Elevance Health pays a meaningful dividend of 1.36%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Elevance Health has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Elevance Health is 22.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Elevance Health will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.02% next year. This indicates that Elevance Health will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for ELV.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Elevance Health has a news sentiment score of 0.83. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Elevance Health this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 14 people have searched for ELV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 14 people have added Elevance Health to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Elevance Health insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $147,780.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.35% of the stock of Elevance Health is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
87.80% of the stock of Elevance Health is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Elevance Health are expected to grow by 12.28% in the coming year, from $32.91 to $36.95 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Elevance Health is 16.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 114.12.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Elevance Health is 16.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 111.34.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Elevance Health has a PEG Ratio of 1.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Elevance Health has a P/B Ratio of 2.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) Stock

Elevance Health, Inc. operates as a health benefits company. The company operates through four segments: Commercial & Specialty Business, Government Business, CarelonRx, and Other. It supports consumers, families, and communities across the entire care journey connecting to the care, support, and resources to lead healthier lives. It serves people through a portfolio of medical, digital, pharmacy, behavioral, clinical, and care solutions. The company was formerly known as Anthem, Inc. and changed its name to Elevance Health, Inc. in June 2022. Elevance Health, Inc. was founded in 1944 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

ELV Price History

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ELV Stock News Headlines

September 28, 2023 | marketbeat.com

Can Undervalued Healthcare Stocks Add Yield To Your Portfolio? (ELV)

Health insurers UnitedHealth, Humana, and Elevance pay steady dividends, offering stability even as the industry faces headwinds regarding Medicaid coverage.

October 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

October 2, 2023 | Porter and Company (Ad)

Public Service Announcement: New National Emergency Incoming

Americans urged to share this new documentary with their friends and family before this looming event triggers a new national crisis…

October 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health’s Affiliated 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Simplicity and Flexibility for Consumers with Affordable Benefits Focused on Whole Health

September 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Could The Market Be Wrong About Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?

September 28, 2023 | benzinga.com

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Elevance Health 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

September 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health (ELV) Hits Pause on $2.5B BCBSLA Acquisition

September 26, 2023 | msn.com

Elevance, BCBS Louisiana put $2.5B merger on hold to address concerns: report

October 2, 2023 | Porter and Company (Ad)

Public Service Announcement: New National Emergency Incoming

Americans urged to share this new documentary with their friends and family before this looming event triggers a new national crisis…

September 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Unveiling the Investment Potential of Elevance Health Inc (ELV): A Comprehensive Analysis of ...

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

Elevance: Pave The Way For The Next UnitedHealth

September 20, 2023 | benzinga.com

Updated Covid Vaccine US Rollout Hit by Insurance Coverage Delays - What It Means?

September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alibaba Group, TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, Elevance Health and The Charles Schwab

September 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health Teams Up with Impact Fitness Foundation to Support Victory College Prep

September 15, 2023 | msn.com

Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Elevance Health (ELV) Overweight Recommendation

September 14, 2023 | benzinga.com

$100 Invested In Elevance Health 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

September 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Here's The Price I Would Buy Elevance Health Stock

September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health (ELV) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

September 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Unraveling Elevance Health Inc's Dividend Performance and Sustainability

September 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why Investors are Retaining Elevance (ELV) Stock Now

September 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health (ELV) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

September 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend Soon

August 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Unpacking Elevance Health Inc (ELV)'s Market Leadership: A Deep Dive into Financial Metrics and ...

August 30, 2023 | cnbc.com

The Investing Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

August 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Moves 0.38%: What You Should Know

August 29, 2023 | benzinga.com

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Elevance Health 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

August 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Elevance Health, Inc.'s (NYSE:ELV) Stock Has Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Strong: Is The Market Wrong?

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ELV Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/19/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend: 9/07/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/22/2023
Today: 10/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/18/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Hospital & medical service plans
Sub-Industry: Managed Health Care
Sector: Medical
Current Symbol: NYSE:ELV
CUSIP: 94973V10
CIK: 1156039
Web: www.antheminc.com
Phone: (800) 331-1476
Fax: 317-488-6275
Employees: 102,300
Year Founded: 2004

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $568.46
High Stock Price Forecast: $610.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $535.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +29.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.85
Research Coverage: 13 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $26.70
Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.46
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.36
P/E Growth: 1.09
Net Income: $6.03 billion
Net Margins: 3.87%
Pretax Margin: 5.07%
Return on Equity: 20.24%
Return on Assets: 7.08%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.65
Current Ratio: 1.44
Quick Ratio: 1.44

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $156.60 billion
Price / Sales: 0.66
Cash Flow: $36.72 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 11.97
Book Value: $151.64 per share
Price / Book: 2.90

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 235,650,000
Free Float: 234,823,000
Market Cap: $103.58 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.83

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Key Executives

Ms. Gail Koziara Boudreaux (Age 62)
Pres, CEO & Director
Comp: $6.13M

Mr. John Edward Gallina (Age 63)
Exec. VP & CFO
Comp: $2.39M

Mr. Peter David Haytaian Esq. (Age 53)
Exec. VP and Pres of Carelon & CarelonRx
Comp: $2.39M

Ms. Felicia Farr Norwood (Age 63)
Exec. VP & Pres of Gov. Health Benefits
Comp: $2.39M

Mr. Scott Wayne Anglin
SVP, Treasurer & Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Ronald William Penczek (Age 58)
Sr. VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer

Mr. Anil Bhatt
Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Blair Williams Todt (Age 55)
EVP, Chief Legal & Admin. Officer and Interim Head of HR, Global Security & Safety Team

Mr. Stephen Vartan Tanal C.F.A.
VP of Investor Relations

Ms. Julie Goon
Sr. VP of Public Affairs

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Insiders & Institutions

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ELV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Elevance Health stock right now?: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Elevance Health in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ELV shares.
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What is Elevance Health's stock price forecast for 2023?: 13 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Elevance Health's stock. Their ELV share price forecasts range from $535.00 to $610.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $568.46 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have ELV shares performed in 2023?: Elevance Health's stock was trading at $512.97 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, ELV stock has decreased by 14.3% and is now trading at $439.55.
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Are investors shorting Elevance Health?: Elevance Health saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,950,000 shares, an increase of 40.3% from the August 31st total of 1,390,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,190,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Currently, 0.8% of the company's shares are sold short.
View Elevance Health's Short Interest.
When is Elevance Health's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 18th 2023.
View our ELV earnings forecast.
How were Elevance Health's earnings last quarter?: Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 19th. The company reported $9.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.78 by $0.26. The firm earned $43.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.64 billion. Elevance Health had a net margin of 3.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.24%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 12.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $8.04 earnings per share.
How often does Elevance Health pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Elevance Health?: Elevance Health announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 8th will be given a dividend of $1.48 per share on Friday, September 22nd. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.35%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 7th.
Read our dividend analysis for ELV.
What ETFs hold Elevance Health's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF), WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF (WBIF), Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (GFGF), Alpha Intelligent - Large Cap Value ETF (AILV), First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS), T. Rowe Price Equity Income ETF (TEQI), Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) and IQ Healthy Hearts ETF (HART).

Is Elevance Health a good dividend stock?: Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) pays an annual dividend of $5.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 22.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ELV will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.02% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for ELV.
What guidance has Elevance Health issued on next quarter's earnings?: Elevance Health issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, September, 20th. The company provided EPS guidance of $32.85- for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $32.93. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
What is Elevance Health's stock symbol?: Elevance Health trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ELV."
How do I buy shares of Elevance Health?: Shares of ELV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Elevance Health's stock price today?: One share of ELV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $439.55.
How much money does Elevance Health make?: Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) has a market capitalization of $103.58 billion and generates $156.60 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $6.03 billion in net income (profit) each year or $26.70 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Elevance Health have?: The company employs 102,300 workers across the globe.
Does Elevance Health have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Elevance Health: 1-800 Contacts, AIM Specialty Health, AMERIGROUP Community Care of New Mexico Inc., AMERIGROUP Corporation, AMERIGROUP Maryland Inc., AMERIGROUP New Jersey Inc., AMERIGROUP Ohio Inc., AMERIGROUP Tennessee Inc., AMERIGROUP Texas Inc., AMERIGROUP Washington Inc., AMGP Georgia Managed Care Company Inc., ATH Holding Company LLC, America's 1st Choice of South Carolina Inc., America's Health Management Services Inc., American Imaging Management Inc., America’s 1st Choice, Amerigroup, Amerigroup Delaware Inc., Amerigroup District of Columbia Inc., Amerigroup Health Plan of Louisiana Inc., Amerigroup IPA of New York LLC, Amerigroup Insurance Company, Amerigroup Iowa Inc., Amerigroup Kansas Inc., Amerigroup Mississippi Inc., Amerigroup Oklahoma Inc., Amerigroup Partnership Plan LLC, Amerigroup Pennsylvania Inc., Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company, Anthem Financial Inc., Anthem Health Plans Inc., Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky Inc., Anthem Health Plans of Maine Inc., Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire Inc., Anthem Health Plans of Virginia Inc., Anthem Holding Corp., Anthem Innovation Israel Ltd., Anthem Insurance Companies Inc., Anthem Kentucky Managed Care Plan Inc., Anthem Life & Disability Insurance Company, Anthem Life Insurance Company, Anthem Partnership Holding Company LLC, Anthem Services Company LLC, Anthem Southeast Inc., Anthem UM Services Inc., Anthem Workers' Compensation LLC, Applied Pathways LLC, Arcus Enterprises Inc., Aspire Health Inc., Aspire Healthcare Corp, Associated Group Inc., Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, Blue Cross of California, Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan Inc., CareMarket Inc., CareMore Health Plan, CareMore Health Plan of Arizona Inc., CareMore Health Plan of Nevada, CareMore Health Plan of Texas Inc., CareMore Health System, CareMore LLC, Cerulean Companies Inc., Claim Management Services Inc., Community Care Health Plan of Louisiana Inc., Community Care Health Plan of Nevada Inc., Community Insurance Company, Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation, Crossroads Acquisition Corp., DBG Holdings Inc., DeCare Analytics LLC, DeCare Dental Health International LLC, DeCare Dental Insurance Ireland Ltd., DeCare Dental LLC, DeCare Dental Networks LLC, DeCare Operations Ireland Limited, Delivery Network LLC, Designated Agent Company Inc., EHC Benefits Agency Inc., EasyScripts Cutler Bay LLC, EasyScripts Hialeah LLC, EasyScripts LLC, EasyScripts Westchester LLC, Empire HealthChoice Assurance Inc., Empire HealthChoice HMO Inc., Federal Government Solutions LLC, Freedom Health Inc., Global TPA LLC, Golden West Health Plan Inc., Greater Georgia Life Insurance Company, HEP AP Holdings Inc., HMO Colorado Inc., HMO Missouri Inc., Health Core Inc., Health Management Corporation, Health Ventures Partner 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Inc., Pasteur Medical Bird Road LLC, Pasteur Medical Center LLC, Pasteur Medical Cutler Bay LLC, Pasteur Medical Group LLC, Pasteur Medical Hialeah Gardens LLC, Pasteur Medical Holdings LLC, Pasteur Medical Kendall LLC, Pasteur Medical Management LLC, Pasteur Medical Miami Gardens LLC, Pasteur Medical North Miami Beach LLC, Pasteur Medical Partners LLC, Resolution Health Inc, Resolution Health Inc., RightCHOICE Managed Care Inc., Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service Inc., SellCore Inc., Simply Healthcare Holdings, Simply Healthcare Plans Inc., Southeast Services Inc., State Sponsored DM Services Inc., The Anthem Companies Inc., The Anthem Companies of California Inc., TrustSolutions LLC, UNICARE Health Plan of West Virginia Inc., UNICARE Illinois Services Inc., UNICARE National Services Inc., UniCare Life & Health Insurance Company, UniCare Specialty Services Inc., Valus Inc., WPMI LLC, WellCare of Nebraska Inc., WellPoint Acquisition LLC, WellPoint California Services Inc., WellPoint Dental Services Inc., WellPoint Health Solutions Inc., WellPoint Holding Corp., WellPoint Information Technology Services Inc., WellPoint Insurance Services Inc., WellPoint Military Care Corporation, Wellmax Health Medical Centers LLC, Wellmax Health Physicians Network LLC, and Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company.
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How can I contact Elevance Health?: Elevance Health's mailing address is 220 VIRGINIA AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS IN, 46204. The official website for the company is www.antheminc.com. The company can be reached via phone at (800) 331-1476, via email at chris.rigg@anthem.com, or via fax at 317-488-6275.

This page (NYSE:ELV) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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