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SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Elevance Health

1. Faruqi & Faruqi investigates claims against Elevance for misleading statements. 2. Investors face losses from improper guidance on Medicaid expenses. 3. Stock price dropped significantly following negative earnings disclosures. 4. Deadline for lead plaintiff role is July 11, 2025. 5. Elevance's EPS guidance lowered due to unexpected Medicaid costs.

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Why Very Bearish?

The ongoing litigation and revised earnings guidance indicate serious internal issues, typically leading to stock price decline. Historical precedents show stocks often fall due to litigation settlements or continuing issues, like in the case of other health providers such as Aetna during similar controversies.

How important is it?

With allegations of misleading practices impacting earnings guidance, the stock is vulnerable to negative sentiment. The probability of class action settlements can adversely affect investor confidence and stock valuation.

Why Short Term?

Legal proceedings tend to have immediate impact on stock prices, evident in the steep price declines after announcements. Investors may react swiftly, causing volatility in the near term.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Elevance To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their OptionsIf you purchased or acquired securities in Elevance between April 18, 2024 and October 16, 2024 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).[You may also click here for additional information], /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Elevance Health, Inc. ("Elevance" or the "Company") (NYSE: ELV) and reminds investors of the July 11, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi Logo (PRNewsfoto/Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP) Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com. As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that defendants represented to investors that they were closely monitoring cost trends associated with the redetermination process and that the premium rates Elevance was negotiating with states were sufficient to address the risk and cost profiles of those patients staying on Medicaid programs.  While Defendants acknowledged that Medicaid expenses were rising, they repeatedly assured investors that this was adequately reflected in the Company's guidance for the year. The truth began to emerge on July 17, 2024, when the Company revealed that it was now "expecting second-half utilization to increase in Medicaid."In response to this disclosure, the price of Elevance common stock declined by $32.21 per share, or 5.8%. However, Defendants continued to make false, reassuring statements to investors concerning the extent of the cost increase and how that was accounted for in the Company's full year guidance.The truth was further revealed on October 17, 2024, when Elevance announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, revealing that the Company had missed consensus earnings per share ("EPS") expectations for the quarter by $1.33, or 13.7%, "due to elevated medical costs in [its] Medicaid business." Elevance further revealed that it was lowering EPS guidance for 2024 from $37.20 to $33.00, or 11.3%, as it expected these Medicaid issues to continue. TThese disclosures caused the price of Elevance common stock to decline by another $52.61 per share, or 10.6%.The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Elevance's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.To learn more about the Elevance Health class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/ELV or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.SOURCE Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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