Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Boosts Elevance Health Stake

Institutional investor adds over 5,900 shares of health insurance giant

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:05am

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc., a major Japanese financial services firm, increased its stake in Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) by 0.6% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 949,000 shares of the health insurance company, worth approximately $332.7 million.

Why it matters

Elevance Health, formerly known as Anthem, is one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States, providing medical and specialty health plans for individuals, employers, and government programs. This investment by a prominent global financial institution signals confidence in Elevance Health's long-term growth prospects.

The details

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group acquired an additional 5,933 shares of Elevance Health during the fourth quarter, bringing its total ownership to approximately 0.43% of the company's outstanding stock. Elevance Health's share price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between $273.71 and $443.29 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group increased its Elevance Health stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Elevance Health's share price has ranged from $273.71 to $443.29 over the past 52 weeks.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services firm that owns a significant stake in Elevance Health, Inc.

Elevance Health, Inc.

A large U.S.-based health benefits company that provides medical and specialty health plans for individuals, employers, and government programs.

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The takeaway

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's increased investment in Elevance Health reflects the institutional investor's confidence in the health insurance company's long-term growth potential, even as Elevance Health's stock price has experienced some volatility in recent months.