ELV Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-1.68%
Last Quarter
$6.03
Past Year
$24.45
Growth Past 5yrs
6.81%
Next Quarter
$3.15
Estimate Next Year
$12.19
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$518.00
50.32% Upside
Mean Price Target
$400.17
16.13% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$297.00
-13.81% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ELV Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ELV (NYSE: ELV) reported an actual EPS of $6.03 for the quarter ending on Oct 21, 2025, compared to an estimated $4.93, resulting in a 22.31% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 17, 2025), ELV recorded an actual EPS of $8.84 with a -0.79% surprise. See ELV's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ELV has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 21, 2025 showing a 22.31% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 17, 2025 recorded a -0.79% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ELV stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ELV stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 37 analysts have given their ratings
to ELV out of which
19 analysts have given strong buy call,
10 analysts have given buy call,
8 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$400.17 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 16.13% 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 $518.00.
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 $400.17.
At its current price, how far is ELV from its average target price?
ELV shares are currently trading 16.13% 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 $6.03 versus consensus estimates of $4.93, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $8.37.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ELV's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $3.15 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 -1.68% EPS growth for ELV in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 6.81% in the past five years.