Elevance Health has shown robust financial performance, with a 9.1% revenue CAGR and 13.7% EPS growth over the past decade. Despite recent share price weakness, ELV's long-term fundamentals remain strong, presenting an investment opportunity. ELV's valuation is attractive, with a forward PE of 11.2x, lower than its 10-year average, and potential upside driven by AI integration.
When Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure exceeds an arbitrary time limit, parent company Elevance Health Inc ELV faced backlash and reneged on the policy change.
ELV encounters headwinds such as higher benefit costs, an increased debt level and member attrition in the Medicaid business, which raise concerns among investors.
Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) recently reported its Q3 results, with revenues exceeding but earnings missing the consensus estimates. The company reported revenue of $44.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $8.37 per share, compared to the street estimates of $43.5 billion and $9.66, respectively.
Elevance Health's Q3 2024 results were disappointing with a significant increase in the benefit expense ratio and lowered earnings expectations for the full year. I take a close look at ELV's exposure to government plans and their profitability. I explain why I view Elevance stock as favorably valued even under very conservative near and long-term growth assumptions.
Elevance Health Inc. ELV reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its third quarter on Thursday.
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Elevance Health's Q3 earnings report led to a 14% stock price drop due to increased benefit expense ratio and declining EPS. The health insurance industry faces challenges, particularly in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, affecting profitability and causing industry-wide share price declines. Elevance's management expects revenue growth in 2025 but acknowledges ongoing profitability issues, suggesting a cautious outlook for the near term.
ELV's third-quarter earnings are hurt by declining membership in Medicaid and Medicare, partially offset by improved product revenues.
Elevance Health Inc. ELV reported on Thursday third-quarter revenues of $44.7 billion, up 5.3% year-over-year, beating the consensus of $43.33 billion.
CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports on Elevance Health's quarterly earnings results.
Elevance Health (ELV) shares cratered Thursday after the insurer posted a lower-than-expected profit and slashed its outlook on falling Medicaid enrollments.