CVS Health Corp

CVS Health Corp

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
CVS Health CorpCVS Health Corp39.52.92%4%0.31

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 6, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 financial performance; raised 2026 EPS guidance - CVS delivered adjusted operating income (AOI) of ~$5.2B and adjusted EPS of $2.57 (both up strongly YoY: AOI +12%, EPS +14%). - Revenue exceeded $100B, up 6%+ YoY across segments. - Cash flow from operations ~$4.2B in the quarter. - Raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.30–$7.50 (from $7.00–$7.20), an increase of $0.30+ (over 4%).
Full-year outlook improved (and cash flow up), with disciplined “prudent” stance on cost trends - Total revenues expected ≥ $405B for 2026. - Full-year cash flow from operations expected ≥ $9.5B, citing improved underlying performance / working capital. - Segment outlook highlights: - Health Care Benefits (Aetna) adjusted operating income: ~$4.0B–$4.34B (up ~$420M vs prior guidance), with medical benefit ratio (MBR) expected ~90.5% ±50 bps. - Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness (PCW) adjusted operating income: ≥ $6.18B (up ~$90M). - Health Services enterprise AOI: reiterated $15.53B–$15.87B total (implies ongoing delivery in delivery/referral businesses). - Management emphasized they’re seeing early outperformance, but still keeping a conservative/prudent view on medical cost trend visibility early in the year.
Aetna / Medicare Advantage: momentum but rates don’t fully cover elevated trends; pathway to target margins by 2028 - CMS Final Rate Notice (April) was viewed as a step in the right direction but still insufficient vs underlying medical cost trends (which remain above historical levels). - Despite that, CVS stressed execution: improved performance in 2025, and “confidence” entering 2027 using a disciplined strategy (product/geographic mix, AEP execution, leading Star scores). - Target margin trajectory: reaffirmed expectation of returning toward ~3% MA margin “ballpark” by 2028 (with “meaningful progress” in 2027 and confidence in 2028).

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$102.20

Target Price by Analysts

11.9% upsideCVS Health Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$274.83

Current Fair Value

200.8% upside

Undervalued by 200.8% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$116.08 Billion
Enterprise Value$184.89 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.66 (2.92%)
Earnings per Share$1.4
Beta0.59
Outstanding Shares1,273,000,000

Return

Return on Equity3.79%ROE
Return on Assets1.16%
Return on Invested Capital3.94%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio39.5P/E Ratio
PEG60.37PEG
Price to Sales0.29Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.52Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue0.45
Enterprise Value to EBIT28.16
Enterprise Value to Net Income63
Total Debt to Enterprise0.42
Debt to Equity1.01Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 7, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.21
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$95.20 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 30, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.85
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$100.17 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.6771 17.13%
Total Calls19,423,022 3.66%
Total Puts13,151,811 23.10%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %86.75% 2.49%
Total Invested$78.91B 12.58%
Investors Holding1,936 87.00%

ESG Score

No data

About CVS Health Corp

CEO: Larry Merlo

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This non-partisan committee provides critical analysis and revenue estimates for all tax legislation. Its reports and expertise directly influence corporate tax structures, capital investment credits, and the overall tax burden on industries, thus having a direct and significant impact on CVS Health's financial performance and valuation.

Finance

This is one of the most powerful economic committees, controlling taxation, trade, and entitlement spending, including Medicare. It directly impacts CVS's profitability through corporate tax policy and significantly influences its revenue through Medicare pricing and reimbursement policies for Aetna and its PBM services.

Appropriations

This committee allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine the precise funding levels for federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid), which are critical revenue streams for Aetna and CVS's PBM and pharmacy operations. These funding decisions directly affect CVS Health's financial outlook and contract order books.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

This committee directly regulates the FDA, NIH, and labor laws, and is central to health policy. It significantly impacts CVS's business through drug approval oversight (drugs sold in its pharmacies), labor regulations affecting its extensive workforce, and overall health legislation that shapes the health insurance (Aetna) and PBM sectors.

Judiciary

This committee oversees antitrust laws and intellectual property. Given CVS Health's significant size and market share in the pharmacy, PBM, and health insurance sectors (via Aetna), it is subject to potential antitrust scrutiny. Major mergers or acquisitions by CVS would also fall under this committee's purview, directly impacting its strategic growth and legal environment.

Special Committee on Aging

This committee investigates issues affecting older Americans, including drug pricing and long-term care quality. CVS Health serves a large population of seniors through its pharmacies and Aetna's Medicare Advantage plans. Hearings and recommendations on these issues create significant 'headline risk' and influence public pressure for regulatory changes directly impacting CVS's core business models.

Veterans' Affairs

This committee oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs, and its funding decisions directly impact government healthcare contractors. CVS Health, particularly through Aetna and its pharmacy services, likely provides services to veterans and contracts with the VA, making this committee's influence highly relevant to a segment of its revenue.