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CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $7.81B

The free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is $7.81B. It is above its 12-month average by 10.48% ($7.07B).

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CVS Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$7.81B+23.41% 1Y
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CVS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$7.81B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$7.07B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$9.49B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$11.19B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$9.50B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$7.86B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$6.22B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+10.48%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-17.77%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-30.24%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-17.86%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-0.66%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+25.61%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$7.81B

FCF Yield

5.96%

Price/FCF

16.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

CVS Health Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

CVS Health Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $7.81B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $7.07B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $9.49B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $11.19B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $9.50B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $7.86B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS Health Corporation (CVS)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CVS stock is $6.22B.

CVS Health Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$7.81B
2024-12-31$6.33B
2023-12-31$10.39B
2022-12-31$13.45B
2021-12-31$15.74B
2020-12-31$13.43B
2019-12-31$10.39B
2018-12-31$6.83B
2017-12-31$6.09B
2016-12-31$7.92B
2015-12-31$6.17B
2014-12-31$6.00B
2013-12-31$3.80B
2012-12-31$4.64B
2011-12-31$3.98B
2010-12-31$2.77B
2009-12-31$1.49B
2008-12-31$1.77B
2007-12-31$1.42B
2006-12-31$-26.50M
2005-12-31$116.70M
2004-12-31$-433.50M
2003-12-31$-152.80M
2002-12-31$96.00M
2001-12-31$-33.00M
2000-12-31$84.90M
1999-12-31$3.60M
1998-12-31$-209.90M
1997-12-31$-447.40M
1996-12-31$-375.60M

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