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Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.70%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) is 1.70%.

ELV Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

1.70%

Yield on Cost for ELV

ELV now pays $6.86 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-07)$132.915.16%
5 years ago(2021-06-09)$385.961.78%
3 years ago(2023-06-09)$470.171.46%
1 year ago(2025-06-13)$384.551.78%
Buying today(at $404.56)$404.561.70%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 1.70% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 12.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

1.70%

In 3 years

2.57%

In 5 years

3.38%

In 10 years

6.75%

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$404.56
$6.86
12.48%
15 Years

Starting Yield

1.70%

Ending YOC

9.90%

Year 15 Dividend

$40.04

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$299.01

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
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Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$6.861.70%$0.00
Year 1$7.72+12.48%1.91%$7.72
Year 2$8.68+12.48%2.15%$16.40
Year 3$9.76+12.48%2.41%$26.16
Year 4$10.98+12.48%2.71%$37.14
Year 5$12.35+12.48%3.05%$49.49
Year 6$13.89+12.48%3.43%$63.38
Year 7$15.63+12.48%3.86%$79.01
Year 8$17.58+12.48%4.34%$96.58
Year 9$19.77+12.48%4.89%$116.35
Year 10$22.24+12.48%5.50%$138.59
Year 11$25.01+12.48%6.18%$163.60
Year 12$28.13+12.48%6.95%$191.74
Year 13$31.64+12.48%7.82%$223.38
Year 14$35.59+12.48%8.80%$258.98
Year 15$40.04+12.48%9.90%$299.01

Elevance Health Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Elevance Health Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for ELV stock is 1.70%.

About Elevance Health Inc.

Operating as a major health benefits organization, Elevance Health Inc. commits to guiding consumers, families, and communities across their entire health and wellness path. It facilitates access to vital care, assistance, and tools designed to enable healthier living for approximately 118 million individuals. The company's comprehensive offerings span medical, digital, pharmaceutical, behavioral health, clinical, and other care solutions. Founded in 1944 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, this entity adopted its current name, Elevance Health Inc., in June 2022, having previously operated as Anthem, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN
104,200 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
Gail Koziara Boudreaux