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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$80.67 -1.34 (-1.63%)

Closing price 05/5/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$85.30 +4.63 (+5.74%)

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CVS Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
20

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CVS Health in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 20 have given a buy rating for CVS.

Consensus Price Target

$94.61
17.28% Upside

According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CVS Health, the average price target is $94.61. The highest price target for CVS is $105.00, while the lowest price target for CVS is $72.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.28% from the current price of $80.67.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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CVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	20 Buy rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$94.61	$94.95	$94.82	$74.40
Forecasted Upside	17.28% Upside	29.66% Upside	24.27% Upside	12.19% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CVS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CVS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CVS Health Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CVS Health	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.83	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.28% Upside	938.12% Upside	14.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/5/2026	HSBC 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold	$83.00 ➝ $85.00	+3.39%
4/15/2026	Robert W. Baird 3 of 5 stars	Michael Ha 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $94.00	+21.09%
3/31/2026	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Jessica Tassan 1 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$101.00 ➝ $99.00	+38.70%
3/13/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Charles Rhyee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
3/12/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lance Wilkes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$91.00 ➝ $94.00	+24.12%
3/5/2026	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$98.00	+23.58%
3/2/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$100.00 ➝ $97.00	+20.86%
2/12/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Fidel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$95.00 ➝ $97.00	+23.39%
1/28/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Silver Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$91.00 ➝ $90.00	+21.86%
1/27/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$100.00 ➝ $95.00	+26.58%

12/29/2025	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C-)
12/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$93.00 ➝ $101.00	+29.77%
12/10/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sarah James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
12/10/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$89.00 ➝ $93.00	+18.76%
12/10/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Mok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$87.00 ➝ $93.00	+18.76%
12/10/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Caliendo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
12/10/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David MacDonald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$100.00	+27.70%
12/10/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ann Hynes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$88.00 ➝ $95.00	+20.06%
12/4/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Hendrix Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
11/13/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$103.00 ➝ $102.00	+28.62%
10/31/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$75.00 ➝ $90.00	+15.20%
10/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$92.00 ➝ $98.00	+25.44%
10/30/2025	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Elizabeth Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+22.55%
9/8/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/16/2025	Bernstein Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	$78.00 ➝ $72.00	+12.86%
1/30/2025	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
12/3/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$66.00 ➝ $66.00	+11.73%

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Should I Buy CVS Health Stock? CVS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these CVS Health pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CVS Health
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CVS Health Co.:

CVS Health Co. has recently revamped its loyalty program, which could enhance customer retention and drive sales growth.
Analysts have shown strong support for CVS Health Co., with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price around $95, indicating potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price is approximately $81, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the healthcare sector.
Recent updates to Medicare Advantage/Part D rates are favorable, supporting CVS Health Co.'s revenue outlook and potentially boosting earnings.
The company has a diversified business model, combining retail pharmacy operations with health insurance offerings, which can provide stability and growth potential.

CVS Health
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CVS Health Co. for these reasons:

Analysts are predicting a decline in near-term earnings, which could negatively impact investor sentiment and stock performance.
Concerns about the company's ability to meet earnings expectations may limit upside potential, especially if margins are weaker than anticipated.
The company's high dividend payout ratio suggests that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders, which could limit reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Recent corporate governance changes, while routine, may not provide immediate benefits to revenue or operational efficiency.
Investor interest has surged, but without new fundamental catalysts, the stock may face challenges in maintaining momentum.

CVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CVS Health is $94.61, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $72.00.
: 24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CVS Health in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 20 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CVS shares.
: According to analysts, CVS Health's stock has a predicted upside of 17.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, CVS Health's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: CVS Health has been rated by research analysts at HSBC, Leerink Partners, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CVS Health more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for CVS Health is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CVS compares to other companies.

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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

CVS Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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CVS Price Targets by Month

CVS Health Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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CVS Health
Bull Case

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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

CVS Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

CVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

CVS Analyst Recommendations By Month

CVS Price Targets by Month

CVS Health Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy CVS Health Stock? CVS Pros and Cons Explained

CVS Health Bull Case

CVS Health Bear Case

CVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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