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CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 2.27

Is CVS Health Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

CVS Health Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 2.27 is 48% below its 5-year average of 4.39, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.40–6.49).

The earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is 2.27 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 10.28% (2.53).

CVS Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

CVS Earnings Per Share (EPS)
1.40-61.75% 1Y
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CVS Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

CVS Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

CVS Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

2.27

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

2.53

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

3.71

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

4.39

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

4.26

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

3.93

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

3.46

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-10.28%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-38.81%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-48.25%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-46.77%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-42.17%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-34.46%

CVS Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)$125.16B2.272.533.714.39
Danaher Corporation (DHR)$130.25B5.175.206.666.73
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)$114.14B3.56-0.481.470.84
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)$110.59B16.866.6910.109.99
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)$146.36B1.311.392.192.39
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)$146.44B8.257.275.845.20
Medtronic plc (MDT)$103.04B3.733.693.253.23
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)$151.21B7.343.613.853.41
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)$154.66B3.595.714.664.19
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)$87.43B23.5125.4925.2324.07

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$2.27

Forward EPS (Est.)

$8.38

P/E Ratio

43.2

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

CVS Health Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

CVS Health Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 2.27.
Is CVS Health Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
CVS Health Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 2.27 is 48% below its 5-year average of 4.39, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.40–6.49).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 2.53.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 3.71.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 4.39.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 4.26.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 3.93.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for CVS stock is 3.46.

CVS Health Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-311.40
2024-12-313.66
2023-12-316.49
2022-12-313.29
2021-12-316.00
2020-12-315.48
2019-12-315.10
2018-12-31-0.57
2017-12-316.47
2016-12-314.93
2015-12-314.66
2014-12-313.98
2013-12-313.77
2012-12-313.05
2011-12-312.59
2010-12-312.51
2009-12-312.58
2008-12-312.23
2007-12-311.97
2006-12-311.65
2005-12-311.49
2004-12-311.13
2003-12-311.06
2002-12-310.90
2001-12-310.51
2000-12-310.94
1999-12-310.80
1998-12-310.48
1997-12-310.10
1996-12-310.27

About CVS Health Corporation

CVS Health Corporation is a prominent healthcare services provider operating across the United States. The company's Health Care Benefits division delivers a range of health insurance offerings, including traditional plans, voluntary coverage, and consumer-directed options, alongside associated services. Its diverse clientele spans employer organizations, private individuals, university students, part-time and hourly staff, various health plans, healthcare providers, government bodies, state-sponsored programs, labor unions, and individuals living abroad. Through its Pharmacy Services segment, CVS Health manages pharmacy benefits, offering comprehensive solutions such as designing and administering plans, managing drug formularies, overseeing retail pharmacy networks, and providing mail-order, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. This segment also delivers clinical support and helps manage disease and medical expenditures. It serves a broad array of clients, including employers, insurance carriers, trade unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid managed care organizations, and plans available on both public and private health insurance marketplaces, in addition to other health benefit plan sponsors and individual consumers. Operationally, this segment encompasses specialty retail pharmacies, specialty mail-order services, general mail-order dispensing pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, and facilities dedicated to infusion and enteral nutrition support. The Retail/LTC (Long-Term Care) segment is responsible for selling both prescription and over-the-counter medications, consumer health and beauty items, and personal care products. It also delivers healthcare services via its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. Furthermore, this segment handles the distribution of prescription drugs and offers pharmacy consulting along with other supplementary services to long-term care facilities and various other care environments. As of December 31, 2021, CVS Health boasted approximately 9,900 retail outlets and 1,200 MinuteClinic locations. This network is complemented by online retail pharmacy platforms, LTC pharmacies, and on-site pharmacies. Originally established in 1963 and headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the company was known as CVS Caremark Corporation before officially rebranding to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014.

Woonsocket, RI
300,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
J. David Joyner