India, Oct. 21 -- Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) on Wednesday said it has raised fiscal 2026 outlook after reporting higher profit in its third quarter.

For fiscal 2026, the company now projects earnings per share of at least $22.00, compared to previous guidance of at least $20.10.

Adjusted earnings per share guidance has been raised to at least $29.00 on continued operating momentum from previous estimate of at least $27.00.

The company said it remains confident in delivering at least 12% growth in adjusted earnings per share in 2027 from its higher fiscal 2026 earnings baseline of at least $26.753.

On October 20, the Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2026 dividend to shareholders of $1.72 per share, payable on December 18 to s...