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# Elevance lifts 2026 profit forecast on better medical cost management

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Elevance Health (ELV.N) raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as the health insurer banks on its disciplined medical cost management.

The company forecast full-year adjusted profit to be at least $29 per share. Analysts on average estimate an annual profit of $27.23 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.

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