CVS Health (CVS) official guidance

CVS Health (CVS) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.

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CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCyear-over-year declinenew
This includes our previously discussed expectations for a year-over-year decline in our 340B business as well as headwinds from the impact of a less robust selling season and health plan client membership attrition.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $8.2
We are raising our full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance to at least $8.20, an increase from our prior range of $7.90 to $8.10.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTCat least $8.2
•Third quarter total revenues increased to $108.4 billion, up 5.4% year-over-year •Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68 and Adjusted EPS of $2.09 •Generated year-to-date cash flow from operations of $15.3 billion •Raising full-year 2026 guidance: ◦GAAP diluted EPS guidance to at least $6.98 from a range of $6.84 to $7.04 ◦Adjusted EPS guidance to at least $8.20 from a range of $7.90 to $8.10 ◦Cash flow from operations guidance to at least $15.5 billion from at least $11.5 billion |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTC$7.9 – $8.1maintained
Building on this strong performance so far this year, we are raising our full year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance by $0.60 to a range of $7.90 to-$8.10.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC$7.9 – $8.1raised +8.1%
◦Adjusted EPS guidance range to $7.90 to $8.10 from $7.30 to $7.50
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTC$7.3 – $7.5maintained
Our strong first quarter performance gave us the confidence to increase our full year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $7.30-$7.50, up from the previous range of $7.00-$7.20.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC$7.3 – $7.5raised +4.2%
◦Adjusted EPS guidance range to $7.30 to $7.50 from $7.00 to $7.20
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-11 05:01:23 UTC$7 – $7.2maintained
We are also reaffirming our full year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $7-$7.20 that we shared at our Investor Day in December.
CVS · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-11 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTC$7 – $7.2maintained
• Confirmed Adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.00 to $7.20
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2025-12-09 11:34:08 UTC$7 – $7.2new
•Adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.00 to $7.20
CVS · EX-99.1
2025-12-09 11:33:11 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $8.65
Pulling it all together, and reflecting the strong performance we saw in the third quarter we now expect to deliver at least $8.65 in adjusted EPS in 2027, reflecting approximately 13% growth off an adjusted 2026 baseline.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTCat least $8.44new
While we would not normally comment on 2027 consensus this early in the year, an outlook of at least $8.44 consistent with current consensus appears reasonable at this juncture.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2028+ · ends 2028-12-31
1 metric1 raised
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTChigh end of our mid-teens adjusted EPS CAGRraised +3.3%
We now believe we will be in the high end of our mid-teens adjusted EPS CAGR through 2028
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTCmid-teens adjusted EPS CAGRmaintained
As you can see, we are making meaningful progress unlocking our embedded earnings power and continue to feel confident in the mid-teens adjusted EPS CAGR from 2025 through 2028 that we laid out at our recent investor day.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTCmid-teen EPS CAGRnew
Lisa, we remain confident in our ability to deliver mid-teen EPS CAGR through 2028.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCin the lower half of our previously discussed range of 89.75% plus or minus 25-basis-points
We now expect our full year MBR to be in the lower half of our previously discussed range of 89.75% plus or minus 25-basis-points.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTC89.8%lowered -0.8%
We now expect a full year MBR of 89.75%, ±25 basis points.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTC90.5%
We continue to expect a full year MBR within our previous guidance range of 90.5% ±50 basis points.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-11 05:01:23 UTC850 bpsnew
As a reminder, we expect the increase between Q1 and Q4 MBR to be approximately 850 basis points in 2026, which is slightly steeper than the initial expectations we provided for 2025.
CVS · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-11 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCmembership attrition
This includes our previously discussed expectations for a year-over-year decline in our 340B business as well as headwinds from the impact of a less robust selling season and health plan client membership attrition.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTCmembership declinesnew
Additionally, we believe we will see membership declines in Caremark next year.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
2 metrics
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $15.5B45.7% vs FY2025
We are also updating our full year expectation for cash flow from operations to at least $15.5 billion
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTCat least $15.5B45.7% vs FY2025
•Third quarter total revenues increased to $108.4 billion, up 5.4% year-over-year •Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68 and Adjusted EPS of $2.09 •Generated year-to-date cash flow from operations of $15.3 billion •Raising full-year 2026 guidance: ◦GAAP diluted EPS guidance to at least $6.98 from a range of $6.84 to $7.04 ◦Adjusted EPS guidance to at least $8.20 from a range of $7.90 to $8.10 ◦Cash flow from operations guidance to at least $15.5 billion from at least $11.5 billion |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTCat least $11.5B8.1% vs FY2025
We are also updating our full year expectation for cash flow from operations to at least $11.5 billion, a meaningful increase of $2 billion from our prior guidance.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTCat least $11.5B8.1% vs FY2025
◦Cash flow from operations guidance to at least $11.5 billion from at least $9.5 billion
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTCat least $9.5B-10.7% vs FY2025
We are also updating our outlook for full year cash flow from operations to at least $9.5 billion, reflecting improved underlying performance primarily related to working capital.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTCat least $9.5B-10.7% vs FY2025
◦Cash flow from operations guidance to at least $9.5 billion from at least $9.0 billion
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-11 05:01:23 UTCat least $9B-15.4% vs FY2025
We are updating our outlook for full year cash flow from operations to at least $9 billion.
CVS · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-11 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTCat least $9B-15.4% vs FY2025
• Updated cash flow from operations guidance to at least $9.0 billion from at least $10.0 billion
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2025-12-09 11:34:08 UTCat least $10Bnew
•Cash flow from operations guidance of at least $10.0 billion
CVS · EX-99.1
2025-12-09 11:33:11 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $5.4B
In our health care benefits segment, we now expect full year adjusted operating income to be at least $5.4 billion an increase of $200 million.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTC$5B – $5.4Braised +24.7%
In our Health Benefits segment, we now expect full-year adjusted operating income to be in a range of $5.03 billion-$5.37 billion, an increase of over $1 billion relative to our prior guidance.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTC$4B – $4.3Bnew
In our Health Care Benefits segment, we now expect full year adjusted operating income to be in a range of approximately $4 billion-$4.34 billion, an increase of $420 million relative to our prior guidance, reflecting the favorable prior year development that we experienced in the first quarter.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $7Bnew
In our Health Services segment, we expect to generate adjusted operating income of at least $7 billion This includes our previously discussed expectations for a year-over-year decline in our 340B business as well as headwinds from the impact of a less robust selling season and health plan client membership attrition.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTC$6.5B
In our pharmacy and consumer wellness segment, we now expect full year adjusted operating income of $6.5 billion an increase of $100 million from our prior guidance and nearly 8% growth from the prior year.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTCat least $6.4B
In our Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness segment, we now expect full-year adjusted operating income of at least $6.4 billion, an increase of $220 million from our prior guidance.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTCat least $6.2Bnew
In our Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segment, we now expect full year adjusted operating income of at least $6.18 billion, an increase of approximately $90 million from our prior guidance.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCgrow low single digitsnew1% – 3% vs FY2026
In our Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness business, we expect adjusted operating income to grow low single digits off our current 2026 guidance of $6.5 billion driven by continued pharmacy strength.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $17.1B
In aggregate, we now expect full year enterprise adjusted operating income to be at least $17.05 billion
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTC$16.6B – $16.9Braised +6.7%
In aggregate, we now expect full-year enterprise adjusted operating income to be in the range of $16.58 billion-$16.92 billion.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTC$15.5B – $15.9Braised +3.0%
In aggregate, we now expect full year enterprise adjusted operating income to be in the range of $15.53 billion-$15.87 billion.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-12-09 11:34:08 UTC$15.1B – $15.4Bnew
•Adjusted operating income guidance range of $15.07 billion to $15.41 billion
CVS · EX-99.1
2025-12-09 11:33:11 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
1 metric1 new
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCmeaningful margin improvementnew
We expect another year of meaningful margin improvement. As Aetna makes strong progress on its path back to target margins.
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
CVSCVS HEALTH CorpFY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
7 metrics1 raised1 lowered3 maintained
earnings call · 5d
2026-11-04 16:49:30 UTCat least $420B4.5% vs FY2025
We now also expect our full year total revenues to be at least $420 billion
CVS · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 16:48:34 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTCat least $420B4.5% vs FY2025
| Total revenues | $ | 108.4 | $ | 102.9 | At least $420.0 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-06 04:01:30 UTCat least $414B3% vs FY2025
We now also expect our full year total revenues to be at least $414 billion.
CVS · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-06 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTCat least $414B3% vs FY2025
| Total revenues | $ | 106.1 | $ | 98.9 | At least $414.0 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-08 04:01:25 UTCat least $405B0.7% vs FY2025
We now expect our full year total revenues to be at least $405 billion.
CVS · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-08 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTCat least $405B0.7% vs FY2025
| Total revenues | $ | 100.4 | $ | 94.6 | At least $405.0 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-11 05:01:23 UTCat least $400B-0.5% vs FY2025
Today, we are reaffirming our guidance for full year 2026 revenue of at least $400 billion, as well as our expectation for full year 2026 adjusted EPS in a range of $7-$7.20.
CVS · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-11 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-12-09 11:34:08 UTCat least $400Bnew
•Total revenues of at least $400.0 billion
CVS · EX-99.1
2025-12-09 11:33:11 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTC$80Mmaintained
| Acquisition-related integration costs | 80 | | 0.06 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC$80Mmaintained
| Acquisition-related integration costs | 80 | | 0.06 | | 80 | | 0.06 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC$80Mmaintained
| Acquisition-related integration costs | 80 | | 0.06 | | 80 | | 0.06 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTC$80Mnew
| Acquisition-related integration costs | 80 | | 0.06 | | 80 | | 0.06 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTC$1.7Bmaintained
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,730 | | 1.34 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC$1.7Bmaintained
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,730 | | 1.34 | | 1,730 | | 1.34 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC$1.7Bmaintained
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,730 | | 1.35 | | 1,730 | | 1.35 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTC$1.7Bnew
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,730 | | 1.35 | | 1,730 | | 1.35 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTC1.3Bmaintained1.4% vs FY2025
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | | | 1,289 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC1.3Braised +0.2%1.4% vs FY2025
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | | | 1,289 | | | | 1,289 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC1.3Braised +0.1%1.2% vs FY2025
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | | | 1,286 | | | 1,286 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTC1.3Bnew1.1% vs FY2025
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | | | 1,285 | | | 1,285 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTCat least $6.98402.2% vs FY2025
•Third quarter total revenues increased to $108.4 billion, up 5.4% year-over-year •Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68 and Adjusted EPS of $2.09 •Generated year-to-date cash flow from operations of $15.3 billion •Raising full-year 2026 guidance: ◦GAAP diluted EPS guidance to at least $6.98 from a range of $6.84 to $7.04 ◦Adjusted EPS guidance to at least $8.20 from a range of $7.90 to $8.10 ◦Cash flow from operations guidance to at least $15.5 billion from at least $11.5 billion |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC$6.84 – $7.04raised +9.5%392.1% – 406.5% vs FY2025
◦GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $6.84 to $7.04 from $6.24 to $6.44
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC$6.24 – $6.44raised +5.0%348.9% – 363.3% vs FY2025
◦GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $6.24 to $6.44 from $5.94 to $6.14
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTC$5.94 – $6.14maintained327.3% – 341.7% vs FY2025
• Confirmed GAAP diluted EPS guidance range of $5.94 to $6.14
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2025-12-09 11:34:08 UTC$5.94 – $6.14new
•GAAP diluted EPS guidance range of $5.94 to $6.14
CVS · EX-99.1
2025-12-09 11:33:11 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTC$10.6Braised +2.5%
| Adjusted income attributable to CVS Health (2) | $ | 10,571 | $ | 8.20 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC$10.2B – $10.4Braised +8.4%
| Adjusted income attributable to CVS Health (2) | $ | 10,186 | $ | 7.90 | $ | 10,441 | $ | 8.10 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC$9.4B – $9.6Braised +4.3%
| Adjusted income attributable to CVS Health (2) | $ | 9,388 | $ | 7.30 | $ | 9,644 | $ | 7.50 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source
2026-02-10 11:32:15 UTC$9B – $9.3Bnew
| Adjusted income attributable to CVS Health (2) | $ | 8,998 | $ | 7.00 | $ | 9,252 | $ | 7.20 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-02-10 11:31:12 UTCOpen source
2026-11-04 11:33:39 UTC$26Mlowered -10.3%
| Net realized capital losses | 26 | | 0.02 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-11-04 11:31:50 UTCOpen source
2026-08-05 10:33:07 UTC$29Mraised +81.3%
| Net realized capital losses | 29 | | 0.02 | | 29 | | 0.02 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-08-05 10:32:06 UTCOpen source
2026-05-06 10:32:23 UTC$16Mnew
| Net realized capital losses | 16 | | 0.01 | | 16 | | 0.01 |
CVS · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-06 10:31:25 UTCOpen source