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| Elevance Q3 Earnings Preview: Will Lower Premiums Weigh on Results? | Elevance Health is projected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 21, 2026, with consensus estimates showing a 22.7% year-over-year EPS decline to $4.66 per share and a 3% revenue decrease. The company faces challenges from declining premiums (-4.9%), reduced Commercial Individual and Medicaid membership, and a significant 23.9% plunge in Health Benefits operating income. Despite these headwinds, total expenses are expected to decline 5.5%, providing some offset. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Elevance Q3 Earnings Preview: Will Lower Premiums Weigh on Results? | Elevance Health is projected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 21, 2026, with consensus estimates showing a 22.7% year-over-year EPS decline to $4.66 per share and a 3% revenue decrease. The company faces challenges from declining premiums (-4.9%), reduced Commercial Individual and Medicaid membership, and a significant 23.9% plunge in Health Benefits operating income. Despite these headwinds, total expenses are expected to decline 5.5%, providing some offset. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Centene's Gold Card Push Could Ease Costs - But Will Savings Follow? | Centene Corporation will launch its National Performance-Based Gold Card Program nationwide in November 2026, covering over 160,000 providers and allowing qualifying providers to bypass prior authorization for eligible outpatient services. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burden and processing costs while maintaining clinical oversight. Centene trades at 13.13x forward earnings with 2026 EPS estimated to grow 135.1% to $4.89, though the stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 14, 2026 | bullish | 0.667 | 1 |
| Oscar Health Raises 2026 Operating Earnings Outlook as Margins Improve | Oscar Health raised its 2026 operating earnings guidance to $500M-$700M from $250M-$450M, driven by improved medical loss ratios (75% from 83%), disciplined pricing, and technology-driven expense efficiency. However, the company faces headwinds in the second half including 2%-4% monthly churn, rising medical costs, and open-enrollment spending. Revenue guidance remained unchanged at $18.7B-$19B. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| Oscar Health Raises 2026 Operating Earnings Outlook as Margins Improve | Oscar Health raised its 2026 operating earnings guidance to $500M-$700M from $250M-$450M, driven by improved medical loss ratios (75% from 83%), disciplined pricing, and technology-driven expense efficiency. However, the company faces headwinds in the second half including 2%-4% monthly churn, rising medical costs, and open-enrollment spending. Revenue guidance remained unchanged at $18.7B-$19B. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| Is Oscar Health Stock a Buy as Growth Surges but Valuation Stays Rich? | Oscar Health (OSCR) demonstrates impressive growth with Q2 revenues surging 70.4% to $4.9 billion and membership jumping 46.2% to 2.96 million, significantly outpacing a contracting ACA market. However, the stock trades at a premium valuation of 5.5X tangible book value versus the sub-industry's 1.2X, leaving limited room for disappointment. Execution risks include rising churn rates, increasing medical costs, and favorable reserve items that may not repeat, though the company maintains a strong capital base of $10.2 billion. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| Is Oscar Health Stock a Buy as Growth Surges but Valuation Stays Rich? | Oscar Health (OSCR) demonstrates impressive growth with Q2 revenues surging 70.4% to $4.9 billion and membership jumping 46.2% to 2.96 million, significantly outpacing a contracting ACA market. However, the stock trades at a premium valuation of 5.5X tangible book value versus the sub-industry's 1.2X, leaving limited room for disappointment. Execution risks include rising churn rates, increasing medical costs, and favorable reserve items that may not repeat, though the company maintains a strong capital base of $10.2 billion. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| Oscar Health Rallies 14.9% in 3 Months: Can the Gains Keep Going? | Oscar Health (OSCR) shares have gained 14.9% over three months, driven by 46.2% year-over-year membership growth to 2.96 million members and improved medical economics. The company's medical loss ratio improved to 75% from 83%, while SG&A expenses fell to 14.7% from 17.2%, supported by technology efficiencies. However, the stock faces headwinds from ACA market contraction and a valuation that already reflects higher expectations. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Oscar Health Rallies 14.9% in 3 Months: Can the Gains Keep Going? | Oscar Health (OSCR) shares have gained 14.9% over three months, driven by 46.2% year-over-year membership growth to 2.96 million members and improved medical economics. The company's medical loss ratio improved to 75% from 83%, while SG&A expenses fell to 14.7% from 17.2%, supported by technology efficiencies. However, the stock faces headwinds from ACA market contraction and a valuation that already reflects higher expectations. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) Stock Forecasts - Yahoo Finance | Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) Stock Forecasts Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued Despite 2027 Medicare Advantage Plans - Simply Wall Street | Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued Despite 2027 Medicare Advantage Plans Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 10, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally? - Yahoo Finance Singapore | Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally? Yahoo Finance Singapore | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance Singapore | Oct 10, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally? - Yahoo Finance | Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 10, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Has Elevance Health (ELV) Earned Its Discount After Medicare Updates? - Yahoo Finance | Has Elevance Health (ELV) Earned Its Discount After Medicare Updates? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 10, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health Gains as Medicare Advantage Sentiment Improves Ahead of Open Enrollment - Quiver Quantitative | Elevance Health Gains as Medicare Advantage Sentiment Improves Ahead of Open Enrollment Quiver Quantitative | View source ↗ | Quiver Quantitative | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| CVS Health Trades at a Discount to Industry: How to Play the Stock? | CVS Health demonstrates attractive valuation and improving business performance, with Aetna's margin recovery gaining momentum and pharmacy segment showing strong prescription volume growth. However, 340B program pressures and expected Caremark membership declines pose near-term challenges. The stock trades at a discount to peers and has outperformed its industry, though technical indicators suggest weaker momentum. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| CVS Health Trades at a Discount to Industry: How to Play the Stock? | CVS Health demonstrates attractive valuation and improving business performance, with Aetna's margin recovery gaining momentum and pharmacy segment showing strong prescription volume growth. However, 340B program pressures and expected Caremark membership declines pose near-term challenges. The stock trades at a discount to peers and has outperformed its industry, though technical indicators suggest weaker momentum. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| 2 Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in October | Nutex Health and Elevance Health are recommended as undervalued healthcare stocks despite strong year-to-date performance. Nutex, a small-cap hospital operator, trades at less than 9x trailing earnings with exceptional EPS growth of 2,785% year-over-year. Elevance, a major health insurer, trades at a forward P/E of 14.52 below its five-year average, with consistent dividend increases and strong earnings guidance for 2026-2027. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| 2 Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in October | Nutex Health and Elevance Health are recommended as undervalued healthcare stocks despite strong year-to-date performance. Nutex, a small-cap hospital operator, trades at less than 9x trailing earnings with exceptional EPS growth of 2,785% year-over-year. Elevance, a major health insurer, trades at a forward P/E of 14.52 below its five-year average, with consistent dividend increases and strong earnings guidance for 2026-2027. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Centene's Operations Improve: Does the 12.34X P/E Make it a Buy? | Centene Corporation (CNC) has surged 57% year-to-date, outperforming peers and the broader market, driven by improving Medicaid margins and strengthened Marketplace profitability. The company raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance above $4.80, though approximately 50 cents per share will not recur in 2027. Trading at 12.34X forward earnings below industry average, CNC carries a Hold rating as investors await evidence that margin gains can sustain into 2027 amid risks including membership losses and policy exposure. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| UnitedHealth Q3 Coming Up: Two Questions Investors Can't Ignore | UnitedHealth Group heads into Q3 earnings with focus on whether its Q2 medical cost improvements can be sustained. The company improved its medical cost ratio to 86.7% in Q2, though $860 million in favorable reserve development aided results. Key questions include whether underlying medical costs remain stable and whether UnitedHealth can improve Medicare Advantage margins while managing expected membership losses of roughly 1.1 million members in 2025. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bearish | -0.667 | 1 |
| UnitedHealth Q3 Coming Up: Two Questions Investors Can't Ignore | UnitedHealth Group heads into Q3 earnings with focus on whether its Q2 medical cost improvements can be sustained. The company improved its medical cost ratio to 86.7% in Q2, though $860 million in favorable reserve development aided results. Key questions include whether underlying medical costs remain stable and whether UnitedHealth can improve Medicare Advantage margins while managing expected membership losses of roughly 1.1 million members in 2025. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bearish | -0.667 | 1 |
| ELV or DHR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? - Yahoo Finance | ELV or DHR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Third-quarter results are set for 6 a.m. Oct. 21, before Elevance Health's 8:30 a.m. call. - Stock Titan | Third-quarter results are set for 6 a.m. Oct. 21, before Elevance Health's 8:30 a.m. call. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. Actuals & Estimates (NYSE:ELV) - TradingView | Elevance Health, Inc. Actuals & Estimates (NYSE:ELV) TradingView | View source ↗ | TradingView | Oct 4, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Still Looks Reasonable Despite Its 12% Gain - Simply Wall Street | Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Still Looks Reasonable Despite Its 12% Gain Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 3, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Are Medical Stocks Lagging Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) This Year? | Elevance Health (ELV) has gained 8.9% year-to-date, outperforming the Medical group's 0.2% average gain, with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and improving analyst sentiment. American Well Corporation (AMWL) has significantly outperformed with a 161.1% year-to-date return and also holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with increased consensus EPS estimates. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 2, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Are Medical Stocks Lagging Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) This Year? | Elevance Health (ELV) has gained 8.9% year-to-date, outperforming the Medical group's 0.2% average gain, with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and improving analyst sentiment. American Well Corporation (AMWL) has significantly outperformed with a 161.1% year-to-date return and also holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with increased consensus EPS estimates. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 2, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Are Medical Stocks Lagging Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) This Year? - Yahoo Finance | Are Medical Stocks Lagging Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) This Year? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 2, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Many 2027 Medicare plans may let members use one card for several covered benefits. - Stock Titan | Many 2027 Medicare plans may let members use one card for several covered benefits. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 1, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Below Fair Value As Guidance Was Reaffirmed - Yahoo Finance | Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Below Fair Value As Guidance Was Reaffirmed Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Sep 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued On Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance - Simply Wall Street | Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued On Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Sep 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Still Looks Reasonable After A 43% Run - Yahoo Finance | Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Still Looks Reasonable After A 43% Run Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Jul 22, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Lift As Analysts Turn More Constructive - Yahoo Finance | Elevance Health (ELV) Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Lift As Analysts Turn More Constructive Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Jul 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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