CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

NYSE: CVS · Real-Time Price · USD
80.98
+2.62 (3.34%)
Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
3.34%
Market Cap 103.78B
Revenue (ttm) 399.83B
Net Income (ttm) 1.77B
Shares Out 1.28B
EPS (ttm) 1.39
PE Ratio 56.37
Forward PE 10.94
Dividend $2.66 (3.29%)
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 23, 2026
Volume 7,681,919
Open 79.38
Previous Close 78.36
Day's Range 79.38 - 81.36
52-Week Range 58.35 - 85.15
Beta 0.50
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 94.72 (+16.97%)
Earnings Date May 6, 2026

About CVS

CVS Health Corporation provides health solutions in the United States. The company operates through Health Care Benefits, Health Services, and Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segments. The Health Care Benefits segment offers traditional, voluntary, and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, medical management capabilities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, PDPS and Medicaid health care management services. It serves employer groups, individu... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1963
Employees 300,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CVS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, CVS Health's revenue was $399.83 billion, an increase of 7.87% compared to the previous year's $370.66 billion. Earnings were $1.77 billion, a decrease of -61.68%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for CVS stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $94.72, which is an increase of 16.97% from the latest price.

Price Target
$94.72
(16.97% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

CVS Health Wins Gold in Enterprise AI, and Silver in Customer Experience AI at 2026 Stevie® (American Business Awards®) for Enterprise Scale AI Innovation

Recognition Highlights Industry Leading, Production Grade AI Transforming Healthcare Operations and Customer Experience WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) announc...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half ​of their prior authorizations, as part of an ‌industry effort to reduce delays an...

Other symbols: UNH
4 days ago - Reuters

U.S. Health Insurers Step Up Prior Authorization Reforms

UnitedHealthcare and Aetna detailed progress toward industry commitments aimed at reducing administrative burdens and speeding patients' access to care.

Other symbols: UNH
4 days ago - WSJ

Aetna Announces Progress on Industry Leading Efforts to Simplify Prior Authorization

HARTFORD, Conn., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), is setting the pace for prior authorization reform, moving faster and further to simplify access to care for ...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cramer says look to these 4 stocks to go with your high-flying tech names

CNBC's Jim Cramer urged investors to look at parts of the market that have already been beaten down. He highlighted four stocks in the health-care sector as alternatives to high-flying technology and ...

Other symbols: CAHJNJUNH
4 days ago - CNBC

Health insurers raise questions about Medicare program that will offer GLP-1s to seniors for $50

Some health insurers are pushing back against a new program that will allow Medicare beneficiaries to pay $50 per month for GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

Other symbols: LLYNVOUNH
7 days ago - Market Watch

CVS and Target Are Safe Dividend 'Darlings' for This Volatile Stock Market

“Prudent portfolios include an element of ballast,” Jefferies analysts said on Tuesday in a research note.

Other symbols: TGT
7 days ago - Barrons

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike

More than 500 CVS Health drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution ​center have voted to authorize a strike on ‌May 1, the International Brot...

12 days ago - Reuters

Aetna Provider Survey Reveals Optimism and Opportunities to Simplify Health Care

Optimism exists for the future of health care Survey highlights opportunities to deepen trust across the provider-payer relationship Friction points remain, with administrative burden cited as top cha...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

15 stocks to put on your list to buy when the market recovers

The stock market's weakness might not be over — but it's not too early to start building a list of stocks to consider buying when investors are willing to take on more risk.

Other symbols: ADBEBKBMYKNSLMSNVDATGT
21 days ago - Market Watch

UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS Jump As CMS Boosts Medicare Payments

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies.

Other symbols: HUMUNH
21 days ago - Benzinga

CVS Stock Rises After CMS Medicare Advantage Update

CMS said the changes are projected to drive a net average 2.48% increase, or more than $13 billion in additional Medicare Advantage payments in calendar 2027.

21 days ago - Benzinga

Health insurance stocks: UnitedHealth Group, CVS, and Humana are rising on Medicare Advantage news

It's a good day for America's largest health insurance stocks.

Other symbols: HUMUNH
21 days ago - Fast Company

Insurers Get 2.5% Medicare Advantage Rate Increase Bigger Than Earlier Flat Proposal

The Trump administration Monday announced a 2.48% payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, a much bigger boost than an earlier proposal that essentially kept rates flat.

Other symbols: HUMMOHUNH
21 days ago - Forbes

Trump administration finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate in boost to health insurers

The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027, according to CMS. That's significantly higher than the proposed payment rate hik...

Other symbols: HUMUNHMOH
21 days ago - CNBC

Medicare Finalizes 2.48% Rate Hike

The US Medicare program will pay private insurers 2.48% more in 2027, a meaningful improvement over the initial rates the agency proposed in January. Michelle Cortez has more on "Bloomberg The Close.

Other symbols: HUMUNHMOH
21 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US finalizes 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment hike, above near-flat January proposal

The U.S. has finalized an average ‌rate increase of 2.48% in payments next year, compared with the near flat proposal in ​January, to private insurers for the ​Medicare Advantage plans they manage for...

Other symbols: HUMMOHUNH
21 days ago - Reuters

The Trump administration will raise payments to Medicare insurers by 2.48% next year

Move is a marked improvement to the proposal in January, which held rates roughly flat.

Other symbols: HUMMOHUNH
21 days ago - WSJ

CVS Health to hold first quarter 2026 earnings conference call

WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

CVS Accelerates Rollout of New Pharmacy-Only Store Format

CVS Health plans to open about 20 smaller, pharmacy-only locations across the United States this year after opening its first one late last year. The company opened its first pharmacy-only CVS Pharmac...

26 days ago - PYMNTS

Omnicare Advances Court-Supervised Process While Continuing to Deliver Enhanced Value to Customers

Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement with GenieRx WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicare, LLC (the "Company" or "Omnicare"), a subsidiary of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today announced i...

27 days ago - PRNewsWire

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Health Care Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

Other symbols: UNHVTRS
4 weeks ago - Benzinga

CVS to Grow Store Footprint This Year With 60 New Locations

The drugstore chain will open traditional stores, Target-based locations and pharmacy-only sites after years of significant downsizing.

4 weeks ago - WSJ

CVS to Expand Retail Footprint After Shrinking for 4 Years

CVS Health plans to expand its retail footprint this year after contracting it over the past four years, Bloomberg reported Monday (March 30). The retail pharmacy chain plans to open 60 stores this ye...

4 weeks ago - PYMNTS

CVS Pharmacy® celebrates opening of first pharmacy-only location in Chicago

Small, dedicated neighborhood pharmacies to open in select communities to help increase access to convenient pharmacy care Openings are part of ongoing commitment to serve communities and meet consume...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire