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ELV 8-K: Guidance raise

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001156039-26-000074

ELV filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 10, 2026. Elevance Health reaffirmed its full year 2026 shareholders' earnings guidance of at least $22.00 per diluted share, including approximately $7.00 per diluted share of net unfavorable items, and adjusted earnings of at least $29.00 per diluted share. The stock moved +2.5% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Elevance Health reaffirmed its full year 2026 shareholders' earnings guidance of at least $22.00 per diluted share, including approximately $7.00 per diluted share of net unfavorable items, and adjusted earnings of at least $29.00 per diluted share. The company also reaffirmed its full year 2026 benefit expense ratio guidance of 90.2% plus or minus 50 basis points.

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Key details

Full year 2026 shareholders' earnings guidance per diluted share$22
Full year 2026 adjusted shareholders' earnings guidance per diluted share$29
Net unfavorable items per diluted share included in guidance$7
RegistrantElevance Health, Inc.

How ELV stock reacted

Close before

$418.25

Nov 9, 2026

First close after

+2.55%

$428.90

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did ELV file with the SEC on Nov 10, 2026?

ELV filed a 8-K (Guidance raise). Elevance Health reaffirmed its full year 2026 shareholders' earnings guidance of at least $22.00 per diluted share, including approximately $7.00 per diluted share of net unfavorable items, and adjusted earnings of at least $29.00 per diluted share. The company also reaffirmed its full year 2026 benefit expense ratio guidance of 90.2% plus or minus 50 basis points.

What does a guidance raise mean for ELV stock?

Guidance is the company’s own forecast. Investors price stocks on the future, so a raise or cut often moves the stock more than the past quarter’s numbers.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did ELV stock react to this filing?

ELV closed at $418.25 before the filing and $428.90 on Nov 10, 2026 (+2.55%).

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