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Elevance Health Inc (ELV)

Elevance Health Inc (ELV) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: ELV (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Simulated Profits (-1.36%). Updated daily EoD!

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

4 star rating from financial analysts

22 Analysts rated it

Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.

1 Year Target Price $386.11

1 Year Target Price $386.11

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$386.11 Target price
52w Low $272.22
Current$318.08
52w High $454.26

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -15.58%
Avg. Invested days 47
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 70.62B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.95
1Y Target Price 386.11
Price to earnings Ratio 12.95
1Y Target Price 386.11
Volume (30-day avg) 22
Beta 0.53
52 Weeks Range 272.22 - 454.26
Updated Date 11/8/2025
52 Weeks Range 272.22 - 454.26
Updated Date 11/8/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.15%
Basic EPS (TTM) 24.53

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-21
When Before Market
Estimate 4.94
Actual 6.03

Profitability

Profit Margin 2.84%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.95
Forward PE 10.95
Enterprise Value 98240666152
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36
Enterprise Value 98240666152
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.52
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 222238763
Shares Floating 221774284
Shares Outstanding 222238763
Shares Floating 221774284
Percent Insiders 0.17
Percent Institutions 95.19

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Elevance Health Inc

Elevance Health Inc(ELV) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Elevance Health Inc., formerly Anthem, Inc., was founded in 1946 as Mutual Medical Insurance, Inc., and Mutual Hospital Insurance, Inc. It went through numerous mergers and acquisitions to become Anthem, Inc. in 2004. In 2022, the company rebranded as Elevance Health Inc. to reflect its broader healthcare offerings beyond traditional health insurance.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial & Specialty Business: Provides a variety of health benefit plans to employer groups and individual consumers. This includes medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and other specialty products and services.
  • Government Business: Manages Medicaid and Medicare plans, serving individuals and families eligible for government-sponsored healthcare programs. Also includes services for the U.S. military through TRICARE.
  • Carelon: A health services organization focusing on care delivery, pharmacy, and behavioral health to improve health outcomes and lower costs. Includes capabilities in data analytics and technology.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Gail K. Boudreaux is the President and CEO. The organizational structure consists of business segments led by segment presidents, supported by functional leaders in areas such as finance, legal, and strategy.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Commercial Health Plans: Offers a broad range of commercial health insurance products, including HMO, PPO, and POS plans. Competitors include UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, and Aetna. Market Share is significant but specific figures fluctuate annually. They boast strong brand recognition with 47 million medical members.
  • Medicare Advantage Plans: Provides Medicare Advantage plans for seniors. Competitors include UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health/Aetna. Revenue from this product is a significant contributor to overall earnings. Market share varies by region but has seen significant growth.
  • Medicaid Managed Care: Offers Medicaid managed care plans for low-income individuals and families. Competitors include Centene and Molina Healthcare. This offers a stable and predictable revenue stream.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The healthcare industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by rising costs, increasing demand for value-based care, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. Consolidation among providers and payers is a key trend.

Positioning

Elevance Health Inc. is one of the largest managed care organizations in the U.S., with a strong presence in both commercial and government markets. Its Carelon platform provides a competitive advantage by integrating care delivery with health insurance.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US healthcare market is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars annually. Elevance Health Inc. is well positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its diversified portfolio and integrated care model.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large membership base
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Diversified business segments
  • Integrated care model (Carelon)
  • Strong financial performance

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Dependence on government funding for Medicaid and Medicare
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions
  • Complexity of healthcare operations

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Growing Medicare Advantage business
  • Leveraging technology to improve care delivery
  • Acquiring smaller healthcare providers
  • Growth within Carelon

Threats

  • Increasing competition from other managed care organizations
  • Rising healthcare costs
  • Changes in government regulations (e.g., Affordable Care Act)
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Economic downturn impacting employer-sponsored insurance

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • UNH
  • HUM
  • CI
  • MOH
  • CNC

Competitive Landscape

Elevance Health Inc. competes with other large managed care organizations based on price, quality, and service. Its integrated care model provides a competitive advantage, but it faces challenges from competitors with greater scale in certain markets.

Major Acquisitions

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded pharmacy benefit management capabilities and CarelonRx reach in specialty pharmacy.

Integra Managed Care

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Increased footprint in the Medicaid managed care market in New York.

CareMore Health and Aspire Health

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded reach in providing care delivery services under the Carelon umbrella.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Elevance Health Inc. has demonstrated consistent growth in revenue and membership over the past several years, both organically and through acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by expanding Medicare Advantage business, growth of Carelon and continued strength in commercial and government segments.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions to expand Carelon's capabilities, investments in technology to improve care delivery, and partnerships with healthcare providers.

Summary

Elevance Health Inc. demonstrates strong financials, and robust strategic positioning. The company's diverse offerings, particularly through its Carelon platform, provides a competitive edge. While regulations and rising healthcare costs remain concerns, the company is well-positioned for continued growth. Further, their large membership and expansion of Medicare Advantage business also shows that they have a good hold on the current industry.

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About Elevance Health Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Indianapolis, IN, United States
IPO Launch date 2001-01-02
President, CEO & Director Ms. Gail Koziara Boudreaux
Sector Healthcare
Industry Healthcare Plans
Full time employees 104200
Full time employees 104200

Elevance Health, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health benefits company in the United States. It operates in four segments: Health Benefits, CarelonRx, Carelon Services, and Corporate & Other. The company offers a variety of health plans and services to individual, employer group risk-based and fee-based, BlueCard, Medicare, Medicaid, and FEP members; health products; a broad array of fee-based administrative managed care services; and specialty and other insurance products and services, such as stop loss, dental, vision, and supplemental health insurance benefits. It also operates in the pharmacy services business; and markets and offers pharmacy services, including home delivery and specialty pharmacies, claims adjudication, formulary management, pharmacy networks, rebate administration, a prescription drug database, and member services, as well as infusion services and injectable therapies through ambulatory infusion centers. In addition, the company provides healthcare related services and capabilities, including specialty care enablement and utilization management support for specialized clinical domains; behavioral health and comprehensive care management services; palliative care services and management; virtual care; and payment integrity, subrogation, clinical data exchange through its HealthOS platform, research and data, reporting and clinical analytics, information technology, and business process support services, as well as manages home health, post-acute institutional management, and durable medical equipment costs; and supports plans in managing home and community-based services. It provides its services under the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellpoint, and Carelon brands. The company was formerly known as Anthem, Inc. and changed its name to Elevance Health, Inc. in June 2022. Elevance Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.