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Sep 30, 2021
Elevance Health Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Anthem reported strong financial performance in Q3 2021, with revenue and medical enrollment increasing.
Key Takeaways
Anthem, Inc. reported a strong third quarter in 2021, with a 16.0% increase in operating revenue to $35.5 billion and a rise in medical enrollment by 2.4 million members year over year to 45.1 million members. GAAP net income was $6.13 per share, and adjusted net income was $6.79 per share. The company also raised its full-year adjusted net income outlook.
GAAP net income was $6.13 per share, including net negative adjustment items of $0.66 per share; adjusted net income was $6.79 per share.
Operating revenue grew by 16.0% over the prior year quarter to $35.5 billion, or 17.5% adjusted for the repeal of the health insurance tax.
Medical enrollment increased by 2.4 million members year over year and 730 thousand members in the third quarter to 45.1 million members.
The company is raising full year adjusted net income outlook from greater than $25.50 per share to greater than $25.85 per share.
Elevance Health
Elevance Health
Forward Guidance
Anthem expects GAAP net income to be greater than $24.70 per share and adjusted net income to be greater than $25.85 per share for the full year 2021. Operating cash flow is expected to be greater than $6.0 billion, and investment income is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion.
Positive Outlook
- GAAP net income is expected to be greater than $24.70 per share.
- Adjusted net income is expected to be greater than $25.85 per share.
- Operating cash flow is expected to be greater than $6.0 billion.
- Investment income is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion.