ELV
Elevance Health
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: ELV
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.65%
Payout ratio: 29%
Elevance Health's last dividend payment of $1.72 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 10, 2026. At an annualized rate of $6.85 per share, the stock yields 1.67%. The latest ELV stock dividend of $1.72 is an increase from the previous $1.71 distribution, representing a growth of 0.6%.
ELV dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Elevance Health Dividend yield
ELV has a dividend yield of 1.67% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.58%, Elevance Health's dividend yield is 6% higher. Historically ELV's dividend yield has averaged at 1.4% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
ELV Dividend history
Elevance Health has been paying dividends for the last 15 years. According to our records ELV has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 3.8% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 3.8%.
Elevance Health Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $1.72 | 2.42% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.71 | 2.07% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $1.71 | 2.2% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $1.71 | 1.74% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.71 | 1.61% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $1.63 | 1.66% |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $1.63 | 1.17% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $1.63 | 1.16% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.63 | 1.21% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | $1.48 | 1.23% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.48 | 1.27% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.48 | 1.18% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.48 | 1.16% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $1.28 | 0.98% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.28 | 1.02% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.28 | 0.99% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $1.28 | 1% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $1.13 | 1.13% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $1.13 | 1.17% |
| Jun 9, 2021 | $1.13 | 1.08% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $1.13 | 1.19% |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.95 | 1.18% |
| Sep 9, 2020 | $0.95 | 1.36% |
| Jun 9, 2020 | $0.95 | 1.2% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.95 | 1.24% |
| Dec 4, 2019 | $0.8 | 1.11% |
| Sep 9, 2019 | $0.8 | 1.26% |
| Jun 7, 2019 | $0.8 | 1.11% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $0.8 | 1.01% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.02% |
| Sep 7, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.08% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.26% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.22% |
| Dec 4, 2017 | $0.7 | 1.2% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.7 | 1.38% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.65 | 1.38% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.65 | 1.57% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $0.65 | 1.79% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.65 | 2.05% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.65 | 1.9% |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.65 | 1.91% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.625 | 1.88% |
| Sep 8, 2015 | $0.625 | 1.28% |
| Jun 8, 2015 | $0.625 | 1.04% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $0.625 | 1.03% |
Elevance Health dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
ELV has a payout ratio of 29% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 38.3%, Elevance Health's payout ratio is 24% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ELV dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 3.03% | $3.19 | 45.1% |
| ELV Elevance Health Inc | 1.65% | $6.85 | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Elevance Health pay a dividend?
Yes, Elevance Health has been paying dividends for the last 15 years.
When was ELV's last dividend?
Elevance Health's last regular dividend was on Mar 10, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.72 per share.
How much dividend does Elevance Health pay (per share)?
ELV has paid dividend of $6.85 per share in the last year.
What is Elevance Health's dividend yield?
Elevance Health's current dividend yield is 1.67%.
How often does Elevance Health pay dividends?
Elevance Health pays dividends quarterly.
What is Elevance Health's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Elevance Health is 29%.
Does Elevance Health pay a good dividend?
Elevance Health's dividend yield is higher than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.