ELV Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

ELV has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 6.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.95%
Payout Ratio 22.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.91%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.50%
Payout FCF 40.5%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 68.61%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -11.6%
Total Return 5y: 26.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Providers & Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.53%
UNH 318,529 M 2.48% 2.84%
FRE 32,633 M 2.32% 3.08%
CAH 49,498 M 1.68% 4.22%
DGX 20,411 M 2.33% 2.66%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MCK 101,628 M 14.5% 92.9%
CHE 6,510 M 12.0% 96.1%
UNH 318,529 M 11.7% 96.8%
LH 22,530 M 15.8% 16.0%
CI 74,582 M 10.9% 88.9%

ELV Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 1.71 0% 0.51%
2025-09-10 2025-09-10 2025-09-25 Quarterly 1.71 0% 0.55%
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-06-25 Quarterly 1.71 0% 0.44%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-25 Quarterly 1.71 4.9% 0.42%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2024-12-20 Quarterly 1.63 0% 0.41%
2024-09-10 2024-09-10 2024-09-25 Quarterly 1.63 0% 0.3%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-06-25 Quarterly 1.63 0% 0.3%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-22 Quarterly 1.63 10.1% 0.32%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-21 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.31%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-22 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.33%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-23 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.32%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-24 Quarterly 1.48 15.6% 0.32%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-21 Quarterly 1.28 0% 0.25%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 Quarterly 1.28 0% 0.27%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-24 Quarterly 1.28 0% 0.26%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-25 Quarterly 1.28 13.3% 0.28%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-21 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.28%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-09-24 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.31%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-06-25 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.29%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-25 Quarterly 1.13 18.9% 0.33%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-22 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.95 18.8% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-09-09 2019-09-10 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-25 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% N/A
2018-12-04 2018-12-05 2018-12-21 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-09-07 2018-09-10 2018-09-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.75 7.1% N/A
2017-12-04 2017-12-05 2017-12-21 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.7 7.7% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.65 4% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-21 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-25 Quarterly 0.625 42.7% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-22 Quarterly 0.438 0% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.438 0% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-25 Quarterly 0.438 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-25 Quarterly 0.438 16.8% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2013-12-23 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-09-25 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A

ELV Dividend FAQ

Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE: ELV) is a U.S. health-benefits company organized into four operating segments-Health Benefits, CarelonRx, Carelon Services, and Corporate & Other. It delivers a full spectrum of health plans (individual, employer-group, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Employee Program) and ancillary products such as stop-loss, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, while also operating a large pharmacy-services business that includes home-delivery, specialty pharmacy, formulary management, and infusion services. The firm’s technology platform, HealthOS, supports utilization management, virtual care, payment-integrity, data analytics, and post-acute care coordination, and its brands include Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Wellpoint, and Carelon.

What is the Dividend Yield of ELV?

As of January 2026, ELV`s dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.84 USD by the current share price of 346.98.

Does ELV pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ELV paid a dividend of 6.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 1.71 USD.

How often does ELV pay dividends?

ELV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ELV has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-05.

ELV dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ELV for the next 4 payments are between 1.765 (+3.2%) and 1.846 (+8.0%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will ELV pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.71 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Elevance Health (ELV) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ELV?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Elevance Health (ELV) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ELV?

ELV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.9% per year.
Strong growth: ELV's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ELV?

ELV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.50%. If you bought ELV's shares at 273.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ELV?

ELV Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Elevance Health has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ELV have a good Dividend Yield?

ELV`s 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ELV?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ELV is 22.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ELV?

ELV`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ELV Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ELV's Outstanding Shares?

Elevance Health's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ELV ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 210,105,300
2002 281,911,800 +34.18%
2003 284,230,800 +0.82%
2004 612,489,200 +115.49%
2005 671,376,100 +9.61%
2006 621,507,900 -7.43%
2007 549,626,200 -11.57%
2008 498,200,000 -9.36%
2009 446,600,000 -10.36%
2010 379,300,000 -15.07%
2011 339,000,000 -10.62%
2012 305,900,000 -9.76%
2013 292,600,000 -4.35%
2014 280,400,000 -4.17%
2015 268,000,000 -4.42%
2016 268,700,000 +0.26%
2017 263,300,000 -2.01%
2018 262,300,000 -0.38%
2019 258,000,000 -1.64%
2020 251,100,000 -2.67%
2021 245,500,000 -2.23%
2022 241,200,000 -1.75%
2023 235,800,000 -2.24%
2024 231,100,000 -1.99%
2025 225,800,000 -2.29%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-23 02:40