CVS
CVS Health Corporation · Healthcare · Healthcare Plans
Last
$79.88
+$1.87 (+2.40%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $79.76 −$0.12 (−0.15%) 6:14 PM ET
Prev close $78.01
Open $77.88
Day high $79.88
Day low $77.50
Volume 13,813,374
Avg vol 9,842,683
Mkt cap
$101.65B
P/E ratio
57.06
FY Revenue
$399.83B
EPS
1.40
Gross Margin
13.29%
Sector
Healthcare
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CVS
CVS Health Corporation
CVS Health shows moderately constructive price momentum with multiple bullish technical signals while remaining below its 52-week high. Fundamentally, revenue and earnings growth have improved alongside solid free cash flow generation but profit margins, returns on capital, and liquidity ratios remain constrained. Valuation appears elevated on earnings-based metrics yet more moderate on sales and cash-flow-based measures, with low short interest and a generally positive news backdrop.
AI summarized at 4:54 PM ET, 2026-03-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 66 LONG: 52
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+114% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 2.14×
RSI
52.00 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.06 (Strong)
MACD: 0.09 Signal: 0.02
Short-Term
+0.07 (Strong)
MACD: -0.43 Signal: -0.50
Long-Term
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: -0.73 Signal: -0.74
Intraday trend score 100.00

Latest news

CVS 12 articles Positive: 5 Neutral: 5 Negative: 2
Neutral The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Glenview Capital Management Opens New $96 Million Position in DigitalOcean

Glenview Capital Management initiated a new $96.45 million position in DigitalOcean Holdings during Q4 2025, acquiring 2,004,299 shares. The investment became the fund's 11th-largest holding at 1.96% of AUM. DigitalOcean reported strong earnings with 18% revenue growth, 123% spike in ARR from $1M+ customers, and 150% AI ARR growth, positioning itself as a platform for high-growth cloud and AI workloads.

DOCN AMZN CVS cloud computing institutional investment DigitalOcean Glenview Capital AI workloads
Sentiment note

Listed as Glenview's largest holding ($650.50M, 13.9% of AUM) and recommended by The Motley Fool, but no specific news or analysis provided in the article.

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Top Healthcare Stocks to Buy in February

The article recommends two healthcare stocks for February 2026: CVS Health and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CVS Health is positioned for long-term profitable growth after a strong 2025 rebound, with plans to streamline its Medicare Advantage and Obamacare businesses. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is expected to see strong commercial progress from newer drug launches (Casgevy and Journavx) and important clinical developments in 2026, diversifying beyond its core cystic fibrosis franchise.

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Sentiment note

Company showed strong 70% share price growth in 2025 and is strategically repositioning toward higher-margin, more profitable operations by exiting unprofitable segments (Medicare Advantage and Obamacare marketplace). Long-term outlook is attractive given its vast healthcare ecosystem and customer relationships.

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Salvation Army Relocates to Woodbridge Shopping Center, Reaffirming Long-Term Commitment to the Woodbridge Corridor

Salvation Army has relocated from Gordon Plaza to a new 19,000 square foot space at Woodbridge Shopping Center in Virginia, positioned at the corner of Route 1 and Occoquan Road. The move follows Gordon Plaza's closure for redevelopment and allows Salvation Army to maintain its presence in the Woodbridge corridor with improved visibility and traffic. The shopping center is co-anchored by CVS and Dixie Bones.

CVS HD retail relocation thrift store shopping center Woodbridge Virginia nonprofit anchor tenant
Sentiment note

As a co-anchor at Woodbridge Shopping Center, CVS benefits from increased foot traffic generated by Salvation Army's relocation and the shopping center's improved tenant mix.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
$81.32 Bn Clinical Analytics Markets: Analysis by Offering, Source, Use Case, End User - Global Forecast to 2030: Rapid Digital Health Adoption and Real-Time Data Streams Accelerate Investments

The global clinical analytics market is experiencing rapid expansion driven by widespread EHR adoption, AI/ML advancements, and real-world evidence acceptance. The market is projected to grow at a 19.7% CAGR from $33.09 billion in 2025 to $81.32 billion by 2030, with Asia-Pacific leading regional growth. Key drivers include digital health adoption, value-based care transition, and precision medicine demand.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a key player in clinical analytics; benefits from payer segment growth and value-based care transition.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Lawrence Rothman, Cfa
Kiltearn Partners Exits Sealed Air Position

Kiltearn Partners LLP fully exited its position in Sealed Air Corporation by selling 335,500 shares in Q4, according to an SEC filing. The position had represented 2.4% of the fund's assets under management. Despite Sealed Air's strong 26.3% return over the past year, the company faces headwinds with Q3 sales declining 1% and management expecting 2-3% sales decline for the full year.

SEE AMG MGR MGRB portfolio exit Sealed Air Kiltearn Partners SEC filing
Sentiment note

Mentioned as third-largest holding (7.6% of AUM) with $35.1 million in value. No specific news or changes reported regarding this position.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Mike Rivera / Saggio Realty
Saggio Realty Announces Milestone Linked to Sale of Marco Island’s CVS-Anchored Plaza

Hendricks Commercial Properties successfully sold Island Plaza, a CVS-anchored retail center on Marco Island, for $26.6 million in late 2025. The property, originally acquired in 2013 for $12.5 million, delivered approximately 2.5x equity multiple with an estimated 12-year IRR of 9-13%, demonstrating strong long-term performance in the coastal Florida retail market.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as anchor tenant providing stable national-credit tenancy support to the property, but no specific performance metrics or operational details about CVS itself are discussed.

Positive Benzinga • Vandana Singh
Analysts See Multiple Growth Levers For CVS Health In 2026

CVS Health reported Q4 sales of $105.69 billion, beating consensus estimates, with adjusted EPS of $1.09 versus expected 99 cents. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $7.00-$7.20 per share and projects revenue of at least $400 billion. Bank of America Securities maintains a Buy rating with a $95 price target, citing multiple growth levers including Medicare Advantage repricing, Rite Aid acquisitions, and margin improvements in health services to offset 2027 headwinds.

CVS CVS Health earnings beat 2026 guidance Medicare Advantage pharmacy benefit manager analyst rating Bank of America Securities
Sentiment note

CVS beat revenue and EPS expectations, reaffirmed strong 2026 guidance, and received a Buy rating from Bank of America with a $95 price target. Analysts identified multiple growth levers including Medicare Advantage repricing, Rite Aid acquisitions, and margin improvements in health services to offset future headwinds.

Neutral Benzinga • Vandana Singh
CVS Health Reaffirms Profit Outlook After Q4 Beat

CVS Health reported Q4 2025 results beating revenue and earnings expectations with $105.69B in sales and $1.09 EPS versus consensus estimates. However, the company lowered its 2026 cash flow guidance to at least $9.0B from $10.0B and provided 2026 revenue guidance of at least $400B below consensus of $409.77B. CVS reaffirmed adjusted earnings guidance of $7.00-$7.20 per share for fiscal 2026.

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Sentiment note

Mixed results with Q4 beat on revenue and EPS, but offset by reduced 2026 cash flow guidance (down from $10.0B to $9.0B) and revenue guidance below consensus ($400B vs $409.77B expected). Stock down 0.32% on the news, reflecting investor caution despite reaffirmed earnings guidance.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Thomas Niel
Should You Buy CVS Health Stock Before Feb. 10?

CVS Health will report Q4 2025 earnings on Feb. 10, with potential guidance concerns due to lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment rate increases (0.9%). While CVS shares fell over 14% on this news, the company's diversified business model (retail pharmacy, PBM, insurance) may be less impacted than pure insurance competitors. Trading at under 11x forward earnings versus UnitedHealth's 16x, CVS could rally on 'better than feared' results despite near-term earnings volatility.

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Sentiment note

Mixed outlook with near-term caution but intact long-term bull case. Stock fell 14% on Medicare news but trades at attractive valuation (11x forward earnings). Diversified business model provides some insulation from insurance headwinds. Earnings beat likely but guidance updates may disappoint.

Positive Benzinga • Vandana Singh
CVS Caremark Replaces Amgen And Eli Lilly's Branded Drugs, Expands Biosimilar Strategy For Weak Bone Disorder

CVS Health announced it will add biosimilar medications Ospomyv and Stoboclo, along with generic teriparatide products, to its formularies starting April 1, 2026, replacing branded drugs from Amgen and Eli Lilly. The move aims to reduce prescription drug costs by more than 50% per prescription. CVS previously achieved $1.5 billion in gross savings by replacing AbbVie's Humira with biosimilars.

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Sentiment note

CVS is positioning itself as a cost-control leader by expanding biosimilar adoption, demonstrating successful track record with $1.5 billion in savings from prior initiatives, and driving market competition.

Negative Benzinga • Vandana Singh
FTC Settlement With Cigna's Pharmacy Benefit Manager Promises Cheaper Insulin, Boosts Dividend On Strong Quarterly Earnings

The FTC finalized a settlement with Cigna's Express Scripts pharmacy benefit manager to reduce anticompetitive practices and lower insulin costs by up to $7 billion over the next decade. Cigna reported strong Q4 2025 earnings, beating revenue and EPS estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend to $1.56 per share. The stock rose 3.53% following the announcement.

CI CVS UNH FTC settlement pharmacy benefit manager insulin costs anticompetitive practices quarterly earnings
Sentiment note

CVS's Caremark is one of three PBMs targeted in the FTC enforcement action for anticompetitive practices related to insulin pricing. The settlement requires increased transparency and compliance measures that could impact profitability.

Negative The Motley Fool • David Jagielski, Cpa
Is CVS Health Stock a Bad-News Buy?

CVS Health faces significant headwinds as the Trump administration proposed minimal Medicare Advantage rate increases of just 0.09% for 2027, far below analyst expectations of 4-6%. With over one-third of CVS revenue from its healthcare benefits segment (Aetna), combined with rising medical costs pressuring already thin single-digit margins, the stock appears risky despite its cheap valuation and recent 77% gain in 2025.

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Sentiment note

CVS faces multiple concerning headwinds: minimal Medicare Advantage rate increases (0.09% vs. expected 4-6%) will pressure its largest revenue segment, rising medical costs are eroding already thin single-digit margins, the company reported a $4 billion net loss in Q3 2025 due to goodwill impairment, and the pharmacy business lacks growth prospects. Despite a cheap forward P/E of 10 and 77% gains in 2025, the author expects further stock declines due to structural industry pressures and limited margin for error.

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