The Indianapolis-based company said it had net income of $1.81 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $3.84 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 17 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.80 per share.

Elevance Health released fourth-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations, sending its stock higher in pre-market trading Thursday. Shares of Elevance gained more than 4% to $408 a share before the bell.

Elevance Health's board has raised the health insurer and healthcare-services provider's quarterly dividend by 4.9%, to $1.71 from $1.63. The new payout, equal to $6.84 a year, represents an annual yield of about 1.75%, based on Wednesday's closing price of $390.73, up from 1.67%.

Mark Kaye, the chief financial officer, said the company took a "very disciplined approach between competitiveness and underwriting."

Elevance Health Inc.’s stock jumped 5% in premarket trade Thursday and boosted other health insurance stocks, after the company delivered better-than-expected earnings and forecast growth for 2025, easing investor concerns after a big miss in the third quarter.

Elevance executives talked about the cost trend environment for employer health plans Thursday, during a conference call with securities analysts. The Indianapolis-based health insurer and health ...

Elevance Health reported stronger-than-expected results and raised its dividend as it benefited from higher premiums, acquisitions, and growth in its pharmacy division.

Whit Mayo, an analyst from Leerink Partners, reiterated the Buy rating on Elevance Health (ELV – Research Report). The associated price target

TD Cowen analyst Ryan Langston has maintained their bullish stance on ELV stock, giving a Buy rating on January 24.Invest with Confidence:

Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. "As part of our commitment to elevating whole health and advancing health beyond

Elevance Health Inc.'s stock rose 2% Thursday and ... Medicaid business following the recent re-eligibility checks." The Indianapolis-based company (ELV) had net income of $413 million, or $1 ...

Elevance Health reported nearly $6 billion in 2024 profits including $418 million in the fourth quarter as the health insurer worked to overcome rising medical expenses.