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
$420.07
Market Cap
$91.10B
52-Week High
$450.69
52-Week Low
$274.84
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

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

1 Year
$1,331
+33%
3 Years
$982
+-2%
5 Years
$1,040
+4%
10 Years
$3,904
+290%
Since IPO
$26,084
+2508%

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 $1,331 as of November 2026, representing a +33.1% 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 $982 as of November 2026, representing a -1.8% 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 $1,040 as of November 2026, representing a +4.0% 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 $3,904 as of November 2026, representing a +290.4% 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 $26,084 as of November 2026, representing a +2508.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.40%
Positive Months
174
58% of 300
Negative Months
125
42% of 300
Data Period
25+ years
300 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2026 (+28.6%)
Best month on avg: November (+4.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2008 (-37.0%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.5%)

Over the past 25+ years (300 months), Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) has averaged a monthly return of +1.40% with a median return of +1.55%. The stock had 174 positive months (58%) and 125 negative months (42%). The best month in ELV's history was April 2026 with a +28.6% 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 (-1.5%).

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 +16.20% with a median return of +16.33%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.07%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (72%) and losses in 7 years (28%).

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 3 years. ELV achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.

Avg Return
+16.20%
Best Year
2017 (+58.72%)
Worst Year
2008 (-51.98%)
Positive Years
18/25
Year Return Start End
2026 +21.59% $345.49 $420.07
2025 -3.14% $356.67 $345.49
2024 -20.72% $449.88 $356.67
2023 -6.89% $483.17 $449.88
2022 +11.83% $432.06 $483.17
2021 +46.12% $295.70 $432.06
2020 +7.74% $274.45 $295.70
2019 +16.33% $235.91 $274.45
2018 +18.11% $199.74 $235.91
2017 +58.72% $125.84 $199.74
2016 +5.15% $119.68 $125.84
2015 +12.87% $106.03 $119.68
2014 +38.21% $76.72 $106.03
2013 +54.63% $49.61 $76.72
2012 -6.29% $52.94 $49.61
2011 +18.24% $44.78 $52.94
2010 -2.45% $45.90 $44.78
2009 +38.36% $33.18 $45.90
2008 -51.98% $69.09 $33.18
2007 +11.49% $61.97 $69.09
2006 -1.38% $62.84 $61.97
2005 +38.77% $45.28 $62.84
2004 +53.33% $29.53 $45.28
2003 +19.24% $24.77 $29.53
2002 +27.07% $19.49 $24.77

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 18 years (72% 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: 11/1/2026