Elevance Health Reports Strong Second Quarter 2024 Results, Raises Full Year Outlook

Elevance Health Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) reported second quarter 2024 results. "Second quarter results reflect the power of our diversified business and thoughtful execution of our strategic initiatives during a dynamic time for our industry, as we remain steadfast in our purpose to improve the health of humanity. We have prudently maintained our full-year outlook and are confident in the earnings power of our Health Benefits and Carelon businesses, which underpin our long-term targets." Gail K. Boudreaux President and Chief Executive Officer Operating revenue was $43.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of $0.2 billion compared to the prior year quarter. This decrease was driven by attrition in Medicaid membership, partially offset by higher premium yields to reflect medical cost trend, and growth in CarelonRx product revenue related to members served. The benefit expense ratio was 86.3 percent, an improvement of 10 basis points, driven primarily by premium rate adjustments to cover medical cost trend in our Health Benefits business and disciplined commercial underwriting. Days in Claims Payable was 45.3 days as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 3.7 days from March 31, 2024, including a 1.7 day decline related to industry-wide delays earlier this year in claims receipts, and a decrease of 1.2 days compared to June 30, 2023, principally on improved operational efficiency. The operating expense ratio was 11.7 percent, an increase of 60 basis points driven by targeted investment and integration costs. Excluding adjustment items, the operating expense ratio was 11.5 percent, an increase of 50 basis points. Elevance Health expects GAAP net income per diluted share to be at least $34.05 in 2024, and adjusted diluted net income per share to be at least $37.20. Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Operating cash flow was $2.4 billion year-to-date, a decrease of $6.0 billion year-over-year, including $4.3 billion of timing-related items and $1.3 billion of net cash outflows associated with medical claims payable, principally due to lower Medicaid membership. As of June 30, 2024, cash and investments at the parent company totaled approximately $2.4 billion. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 0.9 million shares of its common stock for $462 million, at a weighted average price of $524.55, and paid a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share, representing a distribution of cash totaling $378 million. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $3.2 billion of Board approved share repurchase authorization remaining. Health Benefits is comprised of Individual, Employer Group risk-based, Employer Group fee-based, BlueCard, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Products & Services businesses. Health Benefits segment operating revenue was $37.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 2 percent compared to the prior year quarter, as Medicaid membership attrition was only partially offset by premium rate increases to reflect medical cost trends, and growth in Individual Affordable Care Act health plan membership. Operating gain totaled $2.1 billion, which was unchanged compared to the prior year. Medical membership totaled approximately 45.8 million as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 2.2 million, or 5 percent compared to the prior year quarter, driven by attrition in our Medicaid business associated with eligibility redeterminations and footprint adjustments, primarily in the first quarter. These losses were partially offset by growth in our Affordable Care Act health plans and commercial Employer Group fee-based membership. Carelon is comprised of CarelonRx and Carelon Services. Operating revenue for Carelon was $13.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $1.2 billion, or 10 percent compared to the prior year quarter. This increase was driven by the launch and growth of risk-based medical benefit and behavioral health management services in Carelon Services, as well as growth in CarelonRx product revenue related to external members served and the acquisition of Paragon Healthcare in the first quarter. Operating gain for Carelon totaled $0.7 billion, an increase of $52 million, or 8 percent, primarily driven by improved performance on risk-based arrangements in Carelon Services. Quarterly Dividend On July 16, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2024 dividend to shareholders of $1.63 per share. The third quarter dividend is payable on September 25, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2024. About Elevance Health Elevance Health is a lifetime, trusted health partner whose purpose is to improve the health of humanity. The company supports consumers, families, and communities across the entire healthcare journey - connecting them to the care, support, and resources they need to lead better lives. Elevance Health's companies serve over 113 million consumers through a diverse portfolio of industry-leading medical, pharmacy, behavioral, clinical, and complex care solutions. For more information, please visit www.elevancehealth.com or follow us @ElevanceHealth on X and Elevance Health on LinkedIn. Conference Call and Webcast Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time ("EDT") to discuss the company's second quarter results and outlook. The conference call should be accessed at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call with the following numbers: The access code for today's conference call is 3972058. There is no access code for the replay. The replay will be available from 11:30 a.m. EDT today, until the end of the day on August 16, 2024. The call will also be available through a live webcast at www.elevancehealth.com under the "Investors" link. A webcast replay will be available following the call. Basis of Presentation Elevance Health Earnings Release Financial Schedules and Supplementary Information Quarter & Year-to-Date Ended June 30, 2024 REPORTABLE SEGMENTS Elevance Health has four reportable segments: Health Benefits (comprised of Individual, Employer Group risk-based, Employer Group fee-based, BlueCard, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Products & Services businesses); CarelonRx; Carelon Services; and Corporate & Other (comprised of businesses that do not individually meet the quantitative thresholds for an operating division as well as corporate expenses not allocated to our other reportable segments). Elevance Health GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited) This document references non-GAAP measures, including "Adjusted Shareholders' Net Income," "Adjusted Shareholders' Net Income Per Share," "Adjusted EPS," "Adjusted Operating Gain," "Adjusted Operating Expense" and "Adjusted Operating Expense Ratio," which are non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are intended to aid investors when comparing Elevance Health's financial results among periods and are not intended to be alternatives to any measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are available below. In addition to these non-GAAP measures, references are made to the measures "Operating Revenue" and "Operating Gain/Loss," "Operating Margin" and "Adjusted EPS". Operating revenue and operating gain/loss are the key measures used by management to evaluate performance in each of its reportable segments, allocate resources, set incentive compensation targets and to forecast future operating performance. Operating gain/loss is calculated as total operating revenue less benefit expense, cost of products sold and operating expense. It does not include net investment income, net gains/losses on financial instruments, interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets and gains/losses on extinguishment of debt or income taxes, as these items are managed in a corporate shared service environment and are not the responsibility of operating segment management. Each of these measures is provided to further aid investors in understanding and analyzing Elevance Health's operating and financial results. A reconciliation of Operating Revenue to Total Revenue is set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income herein. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, together with a reconciliation of reportable segments operating gain to income before income tax expense, is provided below. Prior amounts may be grouped differently to conform to the current presentation. Net adjustment items per share may not sum due to rounding. A reconciliation of Operating Revenue to Total Revenue is set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income herein. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect our views about future events and financial performance and are generally not historical facts. Words such as "expect," "feel," "believe," "will," "may," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "forecast," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. You are also urged to carefully review and consider the various risks and other disclosures discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors that affect our business. Except to the extent required by law, we do not update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: trends in healthcare costs and utilization rates; reduced enrollment; our ability to secure and implement sufficient premium rates; the impact of large scale medical emergencies, such as public health epidemics and pandemics, and other catastrophes; the impact of new or changes in existing federal, state and international laws or regulations, including laws and regulations impacting healthcare, insurance, pharmacy services and other diversified products and services, or their enforcement or application; the impact of cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents or our failure to comply with any privacy, data or security laws or regulations, including any investigations, claims or litigation related thereto; failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information systems or failure of our information systems or technology, including artificial intelligence, to operate as intended; failure to effectively maintain the availability and integrity of our data; changes in economic and market conditions, as well as regulations that may negatively affect our liquidity and investment portfolios; competitive pressures and our ability to adapt to changes in the industry and develop and implement strategic growth opportunities; risks and uncertainties regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs, including those related to non-compliance with the complex regulations imposed thereon; our ability to maintain and achieve improvement in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Star ratings and other quality scores and funding risks with respect to revenue received from participation therein; a negative change in our healthcare product mix; costs and other liabilities associated with litigation, government investigations, audits or reviews; our ability to contract with providers on cost-effective and competitive terms; risks associated with providing healthcare, pharmacy and other diversified products and services, including medical malpractice or professional liability claims and non-compliance by any party with the pharmacy services agreement between us and CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C.; risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; possible impairment of the value of our intangible assets if future results do not adequately support goodwill and other intangible assets; possible restrictions in the payment of dividends from our subsidiaries and increases in required minimum levels of capital; our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends on our common stock due to the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other considerations; the potential negative effect from our substantial amount of outstanding indebtedness and the risk that increased interest rates or market volatility could impact our access to or further increase the cost of financing; a downgrade in our financial strength ratings; the effects of any negative publicity related to the health benefits industry in general or us in particular; events that may negatively affect our licenses with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; intense competition to attract and retain employees; risks associated with our international operations; and various laws and provisions in our governing documents that may prevent or discourage takeovers and business combinations.

Elevance Health Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results By Investing.com

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) reported second quarter 2024 results. Second quarter results reflect the power of our diversified business and thoughtful execution of our strategic initiatives during a dynamic time for our industry, as we remain steadfast in our purpose to improve the health of humanity. We have prudently maintained our full-year outlook and are confident in the earnings power of our Health Benefits and Carelon businesses, which underpin our long-term targets. Gail K. Boudreaux President and Chief Executive Officer Operating revenue was $43.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of $0.2 billion compared to the prior year quarter. This decrease was driven by attrition in Medicaid membership, partially offset by higher premium yields to reflect medical cost trend, and growth in CarelonRx product revenue related to members served. The benefit expense ratio was 86.3 percent, an improvement of 10 basis points, driven primarily by premium rate adjustments to cover medical cost trend in our Health Benefits business and disciplined commercial underwriting. Days in Claims Payable was 45.3 days as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 3.7 days from March 31, 2024, including a 1.7 day decline related to industry-wide delays earlier this year in claims receipts, and a decrease of 1.2 days compared to June 30, 2023, principally on improved operational efficiency. The operating expense ratio was 11.7 percent, an increase of 60 basis points driven by targeted investment and integration costs. Excluding adjustment items, the operating expense ratio was 11.5 percent, an increase of 50 basis points. Elevance Health expects GAAP net income per diluted share to be at least $34.05 in 2024, and adjusted diluted net income per share to be at least $37.20. Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Operating cash flow was $2.4 billion year-to-date, a decrease of $6.0 billion year-over-year, including $4.3 billion of timing-related items and $1.3 billion of net cash outflows associated with medical claims payable, principally due to lower Medicaid membership. As of June 30, 2024, cash and investments at the parent company totaled approximately $2.4 billion. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 0.9 million shares of its common stock for $462 million, at a weighted average price of $524.55, and paid a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share, representing a distribution of cash totaling $378 million. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $3.2 billion of Board approved share repurchase authorization remaining. Health Benefits is comprised of Individual, Employer Group risk-based, Employer Group fee-based, BlueCard ®, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Products & Services businesses. Health Benefits segment operating revenue was $37.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 2 percent compared to the prior year quarter, as Medicaid membership attrition was only partially offset by premium rate increases to reflect medical cost trends, and growth in Individual Affordable Care Act health plan membership. Operating gain totaled $2.1 billion, which was unchanged compared to the prior year. Medical membership totaled approximately 45.8 million as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 2.2 million, or 5 percent compared to the prior year quarter, driven by attrition in our Medicaid business associated with eligibility redeterminations and footprint adjustments, primarily in the first quarter. These losses were partially offset by growth in our Affordable Care Act health plans and commercial Employer Group fee-based membership. Carelon is comprised of CarelonRx and Carelon Services. Operating revenue for Carelon was $13.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $1.2 billion, or 10 percent compared to the prior year quarter. This increase was driven by the launch and growth of risk-based medical benefit and behavioral health management services in Carelon Services, as well as growth in CarelonRx product revenue related to external members served and the acquisition of Paragon Healthcare in the first quarter. Operating gain for Carelon totaled $0.7 billion, an increase of $52 million, or 8 percent, primarily driven by improved performance on risk-based arrangements in Carelon Services. Quarterly Dividend On July 16, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2024 dividend to shareholders of $1.63 per share. The third quarter dividend is payable on September 25, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2024. About Elevance Health Elevance Health is a lifetime, trusted health partner whose purpose is to improve the health of humanity. The company supports consumers, families, and communities across the entire healthcare journey " connecting them to the care, support, and resources they need to lead better lives. Elevance Health's companies serve over 113 million consumers through a diverse portfolio of industry-leading medical, pharmacy, behavioral, clinical, and complex care solutions. For more information, please visit www.elevancehealth.com or follow us @ElevanceHealth on X and Elevance Health on LinkedIn. Conference Call and Webcast Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to discuss the company's second quarter results and outlook. The conference call should be accessed at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call with the following numbers: The access code for today's conference call is 3972058. There is no access code for the replay. The replay will be available from 11:30 a.m. EDT today, until the end of the day on August 16, 2024. The call will also be available through a live webcast at www.elevancehealth.com under the Investors link. A webcast replay will be available following the call. Basis of Presentation Elevance Health Earnings Release Financial Schedules and Supplementary Information Quarter & Year-to-Date Ended June 30, 2024 REPORTABLE SEGMENTS Elevance Health has four reportable segments: Health Benefits (comprised of Individual, Employer Group risk-based, Employer Group fee-based, BlueCard ®, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Products & Services businesses); CarelonRx; Carelon Services; and Corporate & Other (comprised of businesses that do not individually meet the quantitative thresholds for an operating division as well as corporate expenses not allocated to our other reportable segments). Elevance Health GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited) This document references non-GAAP measures, including Adjusted Shareholders' Net Income, Adjusted Shareholders' Net Income Per Share, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Operating Gain, Adjusted Operating Expense and Adjusted Operating Expense Ratio, which are non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are intended to aid investors when comparing Elevance Health's financial results among periods and are not intended to be alternatives to any measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are available below. In addition to these non-GAAP measures, references are made to the measures Operating Revenue and Operating Gain/Loss, Operating Margin and Adjusted EPS. Operating revenue and operating gain/loss are the key measures used by management to evaluate performance in each of its reportable segments, allocate resources, set incentive compensation targets and to forecast future operating performance. Operating gain/loss is calculated as total operating revenue less benefit expense, cost of products sold and operating expense. It does not include net investment income, net gains/losses on financial instruments, interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets and gains/losses on extinguishment of debt or income taxes, as these items are managed in a corporate shared service environment and are not the responsibility of operating segment management. Each of these measures is provided to further aid investors in understanding and analyzing Elevance Health's operating and financial results. A reconciliation of Operating Revenue to Total Revenue is set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income herein. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, together with a reconciliation of reportable segments operating gain to income before income tax expense, is provided below. Prior amounts may be grouped differently to conform to the current presentation. Net adjustment items per share may not sum due to rounding. A reconciliation of Operating Revenue to Total Revenue is set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income herein. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect our views about future events and financial performance and are generally not historical facts. Words such as expect, feel, believe, will, may, should, anticipate, intend, estimate, project, forecast, plan and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. You are also urged to carefully review and consider the various risks and other disclosures discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors that affect our business. Except to the extent required by law, we do not update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: trends in healthcare costs and utilization rates; reduced enrollment; our ability to secure and implement sufficient premium rates; the impact of large scale medical emergencies, such as public health epidemics and pandemics, and other catastrophes; the impact of new or changes in existing federal, state and international laws or regulations, including laws and regulations impacting healthcare, insurance, pharmacy services and other diversified products and services, or their enforcement or application; the impact of cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents or our failure to comply with any privacy, data or security laws or regulations, including any investigations, claims or litigation related thereto; failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information systems or failure of our information systems or technology, including artificial intelligence, to operate as intended; failure to effectively maintain the availability and integrity of our data; changes in economic and market conditions, as well as regulations that may negatively affect our liquidity and investment portfolios; competitive pressures and our ability to adapt to changes in the industry and develop and implement strategic growth opportunities; risks and uncertainties regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs, including those related to non-compliance with the complex regulations imposed thereon; our ability to maintain and achieve improvement in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Star ratings and other quality scores and funding risks with respect to revenue received from participation therein; a negative change in our healthcare product mix; costs and other liabilities associated with litigation, government investigations, audits or reviews; our ability to contract with providers on cost-effective and competitive terms; risks associated with providing healthcare, pharmacy and other diversified products and services, including medical malpractice or professional liability claims and non-compliance by any party with the pharmacy services agreement between us and CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C.; risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; possible impairment of the value of our intangible assets if future results do not adequately support goodwill and other intangible assets; possible restrictions in the payment of dividends from our subsidiaries and increases in required minimum levels of capital; our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends on our common stock due to the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other considerations; the potential negative effect from our substantial amount of outstanding indebtedness and the risk that increased interest rates or market volatility could impact our access to or further increase the cost of financing; a downgrade in our financial strength ratings; the effects of any negative publicity related to the health benefits industry in general or us in particular; events that may negatively affect our licenses with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; intense competition to attract and retain employees; risks associated with our international operations; and various laws and provisions in our governing documents that may prevent or discourage takeovers and business combinations.

Elevance Health Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results - Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV)

2Q 2024 operating revenue of $43.2 billion 2Q 2024 adjusted operating gain1 of $2.8 billion 2Q 2024 diluted EPS2 of $9.85, up 26%; adjusted diluted EPS1 of $10.12, up 12% 3Q 2024 dividend of $1.63 per share declared to shareholders Elevance Health, Inc. ELV reported second quarter 2024 results. "Second quarter results reflect the power of our diversified business and thoughtful execution of our strategic initiatives during a dynamic time for our industry, as we remain steadfast in our purpose to improve the health of humanity. We have prudently maintained our full-year outlook and are confident in the earnings power of our Health Benefits and Carelon businesses, which underpin our long-term targets." Gail K. Boudreaux President and Chief Executive Officer Operating revenue was $43.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of $0.2 billion compared to the prior year quarter. This decrease was driven by attrition in Medicaid membership, partially offset by higher premium yields to reflect medical cost trend, and growth in CarelonRx product revenue related to members served. The benefit expense ratio was 86.3 percent, an improvement of 10 basis points, driven primarily by premium rate adjustments to cover medical cost trend in our Health Benefits business and disciplined commercial underwriting. Days in Claims Payable was 45.3 days as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 3.7 days from March 31, 2024, including a 1.7 day decline related to industry-wide delays earlier this year in claims receipts, and a decrease of 1.2 days compared to June 30, 2023, principally on improved operational efficiency. The operating expense ratio was 11.7 percent, an increase of 60 basis points driven by targeted investment and integration costs. Excluding adjustment items, the operating expense ratio was 11.5 percent, an increase of 50 basis points. Elevance Health expects GAAP net income per diluted share to be at least $34.05 in 2024, and adjusted diluted net income per share to be at least $37.20. Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Operating cash flow was $2.4 billion year-to-date, a decrease of $6.0 billion year-over-year, including $4.3 billion of timing-related items and $1.3 billion of net cash outflows associated with medical claims payable, principally due to lower Medicaid membership. As of June 30, 2024, cash and investments at the parent company totaled approximately $2.4 billion. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 0.9 million shares of its common stock for $462 million, at a weighted average price of $524.55, and paid a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share, representing a distribution of cash totaling $378 million. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $3.2 billion of Board approved share repurchase authorization remaining. Health Benefits is comprised of Individual, Employer Group risk-based, Employer Group fee-based, BlueCard®, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Products & Services businesses. Health Benefits segment operating revenue was $37.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 2 percent compared to the prior year quarter, as Medicaid membership attrition was only partially offset by premium rate increases to reflect medical cost trends, and growth in Individual Affordable Care Act health plan membership. Operating gain totaled $2.1 billion, which was unchanged compared to the prior year. Medical membership totaled approximately 45.8 million as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 2.2 million, or 5 percent compared to the prior year quarter, driven by attrition in our Medicaid business associated with eligibility redeterminations and footprint adjustments, primarily in the first quarter. These losses were partially offset by growth in our Affordable Care Act health plans and commercial Employer Group fee-based membership. Carelon is comprised of CarelonRx and Carelon Services. Operating revenue for Carelon was $13.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $1.2 billion, or 10 percent compared to the prior year quarter. This increase was driven by the launch and growth of risk-based medical benefit and behavioral health management services in Carelon Services, as well as growth in CarelonRx product revenue related to external members served and the acquisition of Paragon Healthcare in the first quarter. Operating gain for Carelon totaled $0.7 billion, an increase of $52 million, or 8 percent, primarily driven by improved performance on risk-based arrangements in Carelon Services. Quarterly Dividend On July 16, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2024 dividend to shareholders of $1.63 per share. The third quarter dividend is payable on September 25, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2024. About Elevance Health Elevance Health is a lifetime, trusted health partner whose purpose is to improve the health of humanity. The company supports consumers, families, and communities across the entire healthcare journey - connecting them to the care, support, and resources they need to lead better lives. Elevance Health's companies serve over 113 million consumers through a diverse portfolio of industry-leading medical, pharmacy, behavioral, clinical, and complex care solutions. For more information, please visit www.elevancehealth.com or follow us @ElevanceHealth on X and Elevance Health on LinkedIn. Conference Call and Webcast Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time ("EDT") to discuss the company's second quarter results and outlook. The conference call should be accessed at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call with the following numbers: The access code for today's conference call is 3972058. There is no access code for the replay. The replay will be available from 11:30 a.m. EDT today, until the end of the day on August 16, 2024. The call will also be available through a live webcast at www.elevancehealth.com under the "Investors" link. A webcast replay will be available following the call. Basis of Presentation Elevance Health Earnings Release Financial Schedules and Supplementary Information Quarter & Year-to-Date Ended June 30, 2024 Membership and Other Metrics Quarterly & Year-to-Date Consolidated Statements of Income Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Financial Information - Reportable Segments Supplemental Financial Information - Reconciliation of Medical Claims Payable Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures REPORTABLE SEGMENTS Elevance Health has four reportable segments: Health Benefits (comprised of Individual, Employer Group risk-based, Employer Group fee-based, BlueCard®, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Health Products & Services businesses); CarelonRx; Carelon Services; and Corporate & Other (comprised of businesses that do not individually meet the quantitative thresholds for an operating division as well as corporate expenses not allocated to our other reportable segments). Elevance Health GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited) This document references non-GAAP measures, including "Adjusted Shareholders' Net Income," "Adjusted Shareholders' Net Income Per Share," "Adjusted EPS," "Adjusted Operating Gain," "Adjusted Operating Expense" and "Adjusted Operating Expense Ratio," which are non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are intended to aid investors when comparing Elevance Health's financial results among periods and are not intended to be alternatives to any measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are available below. In addition to these non-GAAP measures, references are made to the measures "Operating Revenue" and "Operating Gain/Loss," "Operating Margin" and "Adjusted EPS". Operating revenue and operating gain/loss are the key measures used by management to evaluate performance in each of its reportable segments, allocate resources, set incentive compensation targets and to forecast future operating performance. Operating gain/loss is calculated as total operating revenue less benefit expense, cost of products sold and operating expense. It does not include net investment income, net gains/losses on financial instruments, interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets and gains/losses on extinguishment of debt or income taxes, as these items are managed in a corporate shared service environment and are not the responsibility of operating segment management. Each of these measures is provided to further aid investors in understanding and analyzing Elevance Health's operating and financial results. A reconciliation of Operating Revenue to Total Revenue is set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income herein. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, together with a reconciliation of reportable segments operating gain to income before income tax expense, is provided below. Prior amounts may be grouped differently to conform to the current presentation. Net adjustment items per share may not sum due to rounding. A reconciliation of Operating Revenue to Total Revenue is set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Income herein. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect our views about future events and financial performance and are generally not historical facts. Words such as "expect," "feel," "believe," "will," "may," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "forecast," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. You are also urged to carefully review and consider the various risks and other disclosures discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors that affect our business. Except to the extent required by law, we do not update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: trends in healthcare costs and utilization rates; reduced enrollment; our ability to secure and implement sufficient premium rates; the impact of large scale medical emergencies, such as public health epidemics and pandemics, and other catastrophes; the impact of new or changes in existing federal, state and international laws or regulations, including laws and regulations impacting healthcare, insurance, pharmacy services and other diversified products and services, or their enforcement or application; the impact of cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents or our failure to comply with any privacy, data or security laws or regulations, including any investigations, claims or litigation related thereto; failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information systems or failure of our information systems or technology, including artificial intelligence, to operate as intended; failure to effectively maintain the availability and integrity of our data; changes in economic and market conditions, as well as regulations that may negatively affect our liquidity and investment portfolios; competitive pressures and our ability to adapt to changes in the industry and develop and implement strategic growth opportunities; risks and uncertainties regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs, including those related to non-compliance with the complex regulations imposed thereon; our ability to maintain and achieve improvement in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Star ratings and other quality scores and funding risks with respect to revenue received from participation therein; a negative change in our healthcare product mix; costs and other liabilities associated with litigation, government investigations, audits or reviews; our ability to contract with providers on cost-effective and competitive terms; risks associated with providing healthcare, pharmacy and other diversified products and services, including medical malpractice or professional liability claims and non-compliance by any party with the pharmacy services agreement between us and CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C.; risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; possible impairment of the value of our intangible assets if future results do not adequately support goodwill and other intangible assets; possible restrictions in the payment of dividends from our subsidiaries and increases in required minimum levels of capital; our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends on our common stock due to the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other considerations; the potential negative effect from our substantial amount of outstanding indebtedness and the risk that increased interest rates or market volatility could impact our access to or further increase the cost of financing; a downgrade in our financial strength ratings; the effects of any negative publicity related to the health benefits industry in general or us in particular; events that may negatively affect our licenses with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; intense competition to attract and retain employees; risks associated with our international operations; and various laws and provisions in our governing documents that may prevent or discourage takeovers and business combinations. 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