Summary
Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) reported its first quarter 2016 financial results, showing a solid increase in total operating revenue, driven by higher premium revenues in its Government Business segment and increased administrative fees. While revenue growth was positive, the company experienced a decline in net income and diluted earnings per share compared to the prior year's quarter. This decrease was primarily attributed to higher investment-related losses, increased interest expenses, and costs associated with the pending acquisition of Cigna. The company's medical membership grew by 2.8%, reaching 39.6 million, with notable increases in National Accounts and Medicaid segments. Despite the revenue growth and membership expansion, investors should note the impact of increased benefit expenses and the ongoing integration costs and financial implications of the proposed Cigna acquisition, which is expected to close in the second half of 2016. The company also highlighted ongoing litigation and the lingering effects of a significant cyber attack in February 2015, though contingency plans and insurance are in place.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $20.29B |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.20B |
| Operating Income | $1.57B |
| Interest Expense | $187.10M |
| Net Income | $703.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.63 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 261.80M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 267.50M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenue increased by 7.7% year-over-year to $20.3 billion.
- 2Medical membership grew by 2.8% to 39.6 million, driven by National Accounts and Medicaid segments.
- 3Net income decreased by 18.7% to $703 million, and diluted EPS fell by 14.9% to $2.63.
- 4Investment activities resulted in a net realized loss of $125.1 million, a significant shift from a net gain in the prior year.
- 5The company incurred costs related to the pending acquisition of Cigna Corporation, expected to close in the second half of 2016.
- 6Benefit expenses increased by 10.0% due to cost trends, membership growth in Government Business, and the Simply Healthcare acquisition.
- 7Cash flow from operations decreased by $346.2 million to $1.3 billion, primarily due to timing of claims payments and receipts.