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Elevance Health Posts $2.18 Billion Profit as Revenue Climbs 15%

Q1 2025 results show revenue growth driven by Carelon expansion and membership gains, despite rising medical costs.

Overview

  • Elevance Health reported a Q1 2025 net income of $2.18 billion, a 3% decline from the prior year, in line with Wall Street expectations.
  • Operating revenue for the quarter increased 15% year-over-year to $48.8 billion, fueled by higher premium yields and recent acquisitions.
  • The Carelon health services segment achieved a 38% revenue growth to $16.7 billion, supported by acquisitions in home health and pharmacy services.
  • Total medical membership grew by 99,000 to 45.8 million, with gains in Medicare Advantage and Commercial risk-based plans offsetting Medicaid declines.
  • The benefit expense ratio rose to 86.4%, reflecting increased medical cost trends, particularly in Medicaid plans.