The chart below shows how ELV performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ELV sees a -0.65% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.62% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.48%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Earnings Performance: For the third quarter, adjusted diluted earnings per share were $8.37, reflecting strong operational performance despite elevated medical costs.
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Total operating revenue for the quarter was $44.7 billion, up over 5% year-over-year, indicating strong growth momentum.
Benefit Expense Ratio Improvement: The consolidated benefit expense ratio was 89.5% for the third quarter, an improvement of 270 basis points year-over-year, showcasing effective cost management strategies.
Member Retention Success: We ended the third quarter with 45.8 million members, flat sequentially, but reflecting strong customer retention efforts in a competitive market.
Healthcare Spending Management Expansion: Carelon Services is expanding its capabilities to manage a growing proportion of health care spending, supporting long-term growth in our business.
Negative
Earnings Per Share Miss: Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $8.37, which was below expectations due to elevated medical costs in our Medicaid business.
Membership Growth Stagnation: We ended the third quarter with 45.8 million members, flat sequentially, indicating a lack of growth in membership.
Medicaid Membership Loss Impact: The loss of approximately 85,000 Medicaid members due to a specific footprint change negatively impacted our revenue.
Benefit Expense Ratio Increase: The consolidated benefit expense ratio was 89.5% for the third quarter, an increase of 270 basis points year-over-year, primarily due to worsening Medicaid cost trends.
Earnings Outlook Reduction: We have reduced our fullyear outlook for adjusted diluted earnings per share to approximately $33, reflecting ongoing challenges in the Medicaid segment.
Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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