ELV Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
5.12%
Last Quarter
$7.45
Past Year
$25.11
Growth Past 5yrs
6.99%
Next Quarter
$10.58
Estimate Next Year
$12.19
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$498.00
31.29% Upside
Mean Price Target
$410.25
8.16% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$297.00
-21.7% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 17, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ELV Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ELV (NYSE: ELV) reported an actual EPS of $7.45 for the quarter ending on Jul 15, 2026, compared to an estimated $6.21, resulting in a 19.97% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 22, 2026), ELV recorded an actual EPS of $12.58 with a 14.05% surprise. See ELV's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ELV has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 15, 2026 showing a 19.97% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 22, 2026 recorded a 14.05% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 7.45 | 6.21 | +19.97% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 12.58 | 11.03 | +14.05% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 3.33 | 3.1 | +7.42% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 6.03 | 4.93 | +22.31% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 8.84 | 8.91 | -0.79% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 11.97 | 11.41 | +4.91% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ELV stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ELV stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 59 analysts have given their ratings
to ELV out of which
27 analysts have given strong buy call,
18 analysts have given buy call,
14 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$410.25 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 8.16% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ELV highest price target?
Analysts suggest ELV's stock price would rise to a high of $498.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ELV over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ELV stock price could move to $297.00.
What is the average target price for ELV?
ELV stock has an average analyst estimate of $410.25.
At its current price, how far is ELV from its average target price?
ELV shares are currently trading 8.16% above this price target.
What were ELV’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $7.45 versus consensus estimates of $6.21, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $8.84.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ELV's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $10.58 and $12.19 for the whole year.
What has ELV's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 5.12% EPS growth for ELV in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 6.99% in the past five years.