CVS Health price target raised to $103 from $102 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $103 from $102 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm is constructive
Fiscal Year: January - December
CVS Health Corporation (CVS), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $115.54B. As of May 09, 2026, the stock is trading at $90.55 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. CVS Health Corporation is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 39.45, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. CVS Health Corporation also offers a dividend yield of 2.94%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that CVS Health Corporation (CVS) may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for CVS Health Corporation is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for CVS Health Corporation is 15.63, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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CVS Health Corporation is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $115.54B and a competitive P/E ratio of 39.45. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether CVS Health Corporation is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $103 from $102 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm is constructive
Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $92 from $88 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $107 from $90 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported a strong Q1 beat
Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $105 from $100 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Truist raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $102 from $98 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company reported strong Q1 results while its
Barclays analyst Andrew Mok raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $101 from $93 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares post the Q1 report. CVS
BofA raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $100 from $95 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after the company reported a Q1 beat with
UBS raised the firm’s price target on CVS Health (CVS) to $100 from $97 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. CVS delivered a strong Q1 beat with improved
Reports Q1 revenue $100.43B, consensus $95.02B. The company said, “CVS Health (CVS) continues to provide what people want most from health care: a connected, convenient, cost-effective engagement expe...
Consensus $7.16. Raises FY26 cash flow from operations view to at least $9.5B from at least $9B. The company said, “The Company is increasing its full-year 2026 GAAP diluted EPS,
FY26 revenue consensus $404.95B. Raises FY26 adjusted operating income view to $15.53B-$15.87B from $15.07B-$15.41B. Guidance taken from investor presentation slides.
Says final 2027 rates for Medicare Advantage plans remain insufficient to offset underlying medical cost trends. Comments taken from Q1 earnings conference call.
Says ended Q1 with 3.84x leverage ratio and expects to drive further improvement by year-end. Sees 60/40 split of earnings between 1H26 and 2H26, respectively.
CVS Health Wednesday reported first quarter net income of more than $2.9 billion as costs slowed for subscribers of the Aetna health plans the company sells.
CVS Health raised its full-year forecast on Wednesday, aided by increased first-quarter earnings in the company's pharmacy management business and strong medical cost controls in its government-spons...
CVS Health on Wednesday blew past first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates and raised its 2026 guidance, as its once-troubled insurance business showed improvement. All of the health-care giant's...
The company attributed much of the improvement to a turnaround at its insurance unit, Aetna.
First quarter total revenues increased to $100.4 billion, up 6.2% year-over-year First quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and Adjusted EPS of $2.57 Raising full-year 2026 guidance: GAAP diluted EPS gui...
CVS attributed much of the improvement to a turnaround at its insurance unit, Aetna.
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CVS Health said on Tuesday it would prefer lower-cost, interchangeable biosimilars over Johnson & Johnson's psoriasis drug Stelara in its most common drug lists starting July 1.
CVS Health (CVS) announced updates to its most common commercial template formularies that will expand the use of lower-cost biosimilars across multiple therapeutic categories, including changes effec...
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Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.53B | Analyst x2 | |
| 2027 | 9.15B | 21.57% | Analyst x4 |
| 2028 | 10.31B | 12.66% | Analyst x3 |
| 2029 | 11.54B | 11.97% | Analyst x3 |
| 2030 | 14.30B | 23.85% | Analyst x2 |
| 2031 | 15.52B | 8.52% | Est @8.5% |
| 2032 | 16.56B | 6.77% | Est @6.8% |
| 2033 | 17.48B | 5.53% | Est @5.5% |
| 2034 | 18.24B | 4.35% | Est @4.4% |
| 2035 | 18.93B | 3.79% | Est @3.8% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 6.33B | 1.00 | 6.33B |
| 2025A | 7.81B | 1.00 | 7.81B |
| 2026E | 7.53B | 1.08 | 6.99B |
| 2027E | 9.15B | 1.16 | 7.89B |
| 2028E | 10.31B | 1.25 | 8.26B |
| 2029E | 11.54B | 1.35 | 8.58B |
| 2030E | 14.30B | 1.45 | 9.87B |
| 2031E | 15.52B | 1.56 | 9.95B |
| 2032E | 16.56B | 1.68 | 9.86B |
| 2033E | 17.48B | 1.81 | 9.66B |
| 2034E | 18.24B | 1.95 | 9.36B |
| 2035E | 18.93B | 2.10 | 9.02B |
| Terminal | 373.82B | 2.10 | 178.18B |
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