Elevance Health, Inc.

ELV · Healthcare

About Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV)

Elevance Health, Inc. is a Healthcare Plans company operating in the Healthcare sector.

ELV trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

Key Statistics

Current Price
$289.24
Market Cap
$63.84B
52-Week High
$458.75
52-Week Low
$273.71
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

$1,000 Invested in Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV)

1 Year
$692
+-31%
3 Years
$655
+-34%
5 Years
$908
+-9%
10 Years
$2,337
+134%
Since IPO
$17,810
+1681%

How much would $1,000 invested in ELV be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ELV 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) in 2025 would be worth $692 as of May 2026, representing a -30.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ELV 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) in 2023 would be worth $655 as of May 2026, representing a -34.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ELV 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) in 2021 would be worth $908 as of May 2026, representing a -9.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ELV 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) in 2016 would be worth $2,337 as of May 2026, representing a +133.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ELV at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) at IPO would be worth $17,810 as of May 2026, representing a +1681.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.29%
Positive Months
170
58% of 293
Negative Months
122
42% of 293
Data Period
24+ years
293 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2004 (+26.0%)
Best month on avg: November (+4.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2008 (-37.0%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.4%)

Over the past 24+ years (293 months), Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) has averaged a monthly return of +1.29% with a median return of +1.53%. The stock had 170 positive months (58%) and 122 negative months (42%). The best month in ELV's history was November 2004 with a +26.0% return, while the worst was March 2008 at -37.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.9%), and July the weakest (-1.4%).

ELV's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2017 with a cumulative return of +48.5%, and the worst was 2008 at -55.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 25 years of trading history, Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) has delivered an average annual return of +14.66% with a median return of +12.87%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.35%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (68%) and losses in 8 years (32%).

ELV's best year was 2017 with a +58.72% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -51.98%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. ELV achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+14.66%
Best Year
2017 (+58.72%)
Worst Year
2008 (-51.98%)
Positive Years
17/25
Year Return Start End
2026 -16.98% $348.40 $289.24
2025 -3.14% $359.68 $348.40
2024 -20.72% $453.68 $359.68
2023 -6.89% $487.24 $453.68
2022 +11.83% $435.71 $487.24
2021 +46.12% $298.19 $435.71
2020 +7.74% $276.76 $298.19
2019 +16.33% $237.90 $276.76
2018 +18.11% $201.42 $237.90
2017 +58.72% $126.91 $201.42
2016 +5.15% $120.69 $126.91
2015 +12.87% $106.93 $120.69
2014 +38.21% $77.36 $106.93
2013 +54.63% $50.03 $77.36
2012 -6.29% $53.39 $50.03
2011 +18.24% $45.16 $53.39
2010 -2.45% $46.29 $45.16
2009 +38.36% $33.46 $46.29
2008 -51.98% $69.67 $33.46
2007 +11.49% $62.49 $69.67
2006 -1.38% $63.37 $62.49
2005 +38.77% $45.66 $63.37
2004 +53.33% $29.78 $45.66
2003 +19.24% $24.98 $29.78
2002 +27.07% $19.66 $24.98

Frequently Asked Questions: ELV

What sector is ELV in?

ELV operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Healthcare Plans industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has ELV performed historically?

Over 25 years of trading history, ELV has posted gains in 17 years (68% of the time). The best year was 2017 with a +58.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ELV?

You can invest in ELV through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ELV.

Last updated: 3/24/2026