Elevance Health Inc

Elevance Health Inc

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Elevance Health IncElevance Health Inc16.51.74%13%0.40.8

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 22, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong First Quarter Performance: Elevance Health reported an adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $12.58 for Q1 2026, surpassing expectations. The performance was buoyed by favorable claims experience and seasonal trends in the Individual ACA segment. The company now forecasts a full-year adjusted diluted EPS of at least $26.75, reflecting a positive trajectory.
Revised Member Trends: The company reported a slight increase in total membership, now at 45.4 million, with particular strength in the commercial fee-based sector and Individual ACA business. Members grew by almost 200,000 from year-end 2025. However, there were anticipated membership declines in Medicare Advantage, Employer Group Risk, and Medicaid, although Medicaid margins have tracked slightly better than expected.
Investment in AI and Cost Management: Elevance is embedding AI to enhance workflows, which is driving efficiencies across clinical and administrative functions. They are seeing tangible results in member engagement and cost management, leading to better claims experience and potentially improving financial performance over time.

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$411.60

Target Price by Analysts

5.2% upsideElevance Health Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$966.68

Current Fair Value

147.1% upside

Undervalued by 147.1% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$85.39 Billion
Enterprise Value$109.33 Billion
Dividend Yield$6.85 (1.74%)
Earnings per Share$25.18
Beta0.67
Outstanding Shares220,500,000

Return

Return on Equity13.16%ROE
Return on Assets4.59%
Return on Invested Capital10.46%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio16.54P/E Ratio
PEG-86.15PEG
Price to Sales0.41Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.97Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue0.52
Enterprise Value to EBIT12.98
Enterprise Value to Net Income18
Total Debt to Enterprise0.31
Debt to Equity0.77Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 28, 2026
EPS Estimate
$10.74
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$48.21 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 16, 2026
EPS Estimate
$6.16
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$48.80 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.5869 9.98%
Total Calls1,386,600 27.21%
Total Puts813,747 37.79%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %87.78% 3.40%
Total Invested$57.00B 19.68%
Investors Holding1,503 109.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Elevance Health Inc

83,400 employees
CEO: Gail Boudreaux

Anthem is a leading health benefits company dedicated to improving lives and communities, and making healthcare simpler. Through its affiliated companies, Anthem serves more than 110 million people, including approximately 43 million wit...

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Joint Committee on Taxation

Provides critical analysis and scoring for tax legislation, directly influencing corporate tax structures and overall tax burden, which significantly impacts a large financial/insurance company like Elevance Health.

Finance

Directly controls taxation, trade, and crucial entitlement spending programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which are fundamental to Elevance Health's business model and profitability.

Appropriations

Directly allocates federal spending for health programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, HHS), which are crucial funding sources and operational areas for Elevance Health.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Directly regulates significant aspects of the healthcare industry, including broad health policy, health insurance oversight, and labor laws that impact Elevance Health's operations.

Judiciary

Jurisdiction over antitrust laws and M&A directly impacts market consolidation and competitive practices within the health insurance industry, which is critical for a large player like Elevance Health.

Budget

Directly impacts federal healthcare spending ceilings for programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which are critical revenue sources and regulatory environments for Elevance Health.