Buyback Spend for Elevance Health (ELV)
Buyback Spend for Elevance Health (ELV): headline value $2.85B · YoY -10.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.85B
YoY change
-10.2%
5Y CAGR
-0.7%
Peak year (2007)
$6.15B
Latest annual
$2.60B
Buyback Spend history chart for Elevance Health (ELV) from 2001 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Elevance Health (ELV) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.60B | -10.2% | ||
| 2024 | $2.90B | +8.4% | ||
| 2023 | $2.68B | +15.5% | ||
| 2022 | $2.32B | +21.9% | ||
| 2021 | $1.90B | -29.6% | ||
| 2020 | $2.70B | +58.7% | ||
| 2019 | $1.70B | +0.9% | ||
| 2018 | $1.69B | -15.7% | ||
| 2017 | $2.00B | +2881.6% | ||
| 2016 | $67.00M | -95.6% | ||
| 2015 | $1.52B | -49.5% | ||
| 2014 | $3.00B | +85.1% | ||
| 2013 | $1.62B | -35.1% | ||
| 2012 | $2.50B | -17.9% | ||
| 2011 | $3.04B | -30.3% | ||
| 2010 | $4.36B | +65.3% | ||
| 2009 | $2.64B | -19.5% | ||
| 2008 | $3.28B | -46.7% | ||
| 2007 | $6.15B | +35.2% | ||
| 2006 | $4.55B | +1264.8% | ||
| 2005 | $333.40M | +305.6% | ||
| 2004 | $82.20M | -62.2% | ||
| 2003 | $217.20M | -15.2% | ||
| 2002 | $256.20M | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Elevance Health's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual buyback spend for Elevance Health (ELV) came in at $2.60B – declined 10.2% year-over-year.
Elevance Health buyback spend has contracted on net over the period, with a -0.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Elevance Health buyback spend peaked at $6.15B in 2007; the latest annual figure is $2.60B in 2025 (57.7% below peak).
The highest annual buyback spend of $6.15B was reported in 2007. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2001.
Elevance Health (ELV) sits 5th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.75B.
Elevance Health Buyback Spend by Year
Elevance Health Buyback Spend 2025: $2.60B
Elevance Health buyback spend in 2025 was $2.60B, declined 10.2% below 2024.
Elevance Health Buyback Spend 2024: $2.90B
Elevance Health buyback spend in 2024 was $2.90B, grew 8.4% from 2023.
Elevance Health Buyback Spend 2023: $2.68B
Elevance Health buyback spend in 2023 was $2.68B, grew 15.5% from 2022.
Elevance Health Buyback Spend 2022: $2.32B
Elevance Health buyback spend in 2022 was $2.32B, grew 21.9% from 2021.
Elevance Health Buyback Spend 2021: $1.90B
Elevance Health buyback spend in 2021 was $1.90B.
See more financial history for Elevance Health (ELV).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Elevance Health, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $5.95B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $5.54B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $1.39B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $980.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $719.66M | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Elevance Health's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Elevance Health (ELV) is $2.85B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Elevance Health buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Elevance Health (ELV) buyback spend changed -10.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Elevance Health buyback spend?
Elevance Health (ELV) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is -0.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Elevance Health buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Elevance Health buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $6.15B in 2007.
What was Elevance Health buyback spend in 2024?
Elevance Health (ELV) buyback spend in 2024 was $2.90B.
What was Elevance Health buyback spend in 2025?
Elevance Health (ELV) buyback spend in 2025 was $2.60B.
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