# CVS Health Corp. (CVS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Healthcare Plans
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

CVS Health Corp. is a health solutions company, which engages in the provision of healthcare services. It operates through the following segments: Health Care Benefits, Health Services, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, and Corporate and Other. The Health Care Benefits segment operates as a health care benefits provider. The Health Services segment offers a full range of PBM solutions, delivers health care services in its medical clinics, virtually, and in the home. The Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segment dispenses prescriptions in its retail pharmacies and through its infusion operations. T...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $93.47 USD |
| Market Cap | $119.55B |
| P/E (TTM) | 11.92 |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.84 |
| 52-Week Range | $69.51 – $110.68 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.85% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.85% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.66 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.66 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 3.2% / 5.9% / 4.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 70.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 28.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 70.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 28.9% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | $0.6650 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2026-07-23 | $0.6650 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-04-23 | $0.6650 | 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-01-22 | $0.6650 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-10-23 | $0.6650 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-22 | $0.6650 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-22 | $0.6650 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-01-23 | $0.6650 | 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-21 | $0.6650 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-07-22 | $0.6650 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-04-19 | $0.6650 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-01-19 | $0.6650 | 2024-02-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does CVS Health Corp. do?

CVS Health Corp. (CVS) operates in the Medical - Healthcare Plans industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CVS's market cap?

CVS Health Corp. (CVS) has a market capitalization of approximately $119.55 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CVS pay a dividend?

Yes, CVS Health Corp. (CVS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.85%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CVS pay dividends?

CVS Health Corp. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.66 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CVS's payout ratio?

CVS Health Corp.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cvs/peers

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