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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$63.85 +0.27 (+0.42%)
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CVS Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
18

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CVS.

Consensus Price Target

$75.39
18.07% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CVS Health, the average price target is $75.39. The highest price target for CVS is $84.00, while the lowest price target for CVS is $62.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.07% from the current price of $63.85.
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CVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
1 Month Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
3 Months Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Year Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$75.39$75.38$75.13$73.70
Forecasted Upside18.07% Upside13.09% Upside12.17% Upside27.33% 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.
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CVS Price Targets by Month

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CVS Health Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCVS HealthMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.81
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.66% Upside12,685.76% Upside14.10% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/4/2025Cowen
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
8/1/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Erin Wright
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $82.00+31.12%
8/1/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Andrew Mok
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$79.00 ➝ $80.00+28.80%
7/22/2025UBS Group
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Kevin Caliendo
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$71.00 ➝ $67.00+9.54%
7/16/2025Bernstein Bank
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform$78.00 ➝ $72.00+12.86%
6/30/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Brian Tanquilut
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$74.00 ➝ $80.00+16.43%
5/12/2025Truist Financial
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David Macdonald
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$82.00 ➝ $84.00+32.07%
5/6/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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S. Baxter
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$76.00 ➝ $84.00+25.20%
5/5/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Ben Hendrix
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$74.00 ➝ $81.00+19.23%
4/15/2025Robert W. Baird
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Michael Ha
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$51.00 ➝ $71.00+2.68%
4/9/2025Mizuho
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Ann Hynes
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$70.00 ➝ $76.00+12.36%
3/21/2025Piper Sandler
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Jessica Tassan
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $74.00+7.70%
2/18/2025Argus
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 Set Target$77.00+16.93%
2/18/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lisa Gill
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $81.00+23.71%
2/13/2025Leerink Partners
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Michael Cherny
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $75.00+18.61%
2/12/2025Leerink Partnrs
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M. Cherny
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/12/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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S. James
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
2/11/2025Wolfe Research
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight67.00 ➝ 70.00
1/30/2025Edward Jones
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/27/2025Evercore ISI
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Elizabeth Anderson
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$60.00 ➝ $65.00+15.59%
12/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $66.00+11.73%
11/25/2024TD Cowen
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C. Rhyee
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $80.00+33.11%
5/30/2024Baird R W
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M. Ha
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UpgradeHold
5/2/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $77.00+41.73%
5/2/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $74.00+36.08%
12/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$94.00+19.56%
10/10/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower Target$93.00 ➝ $80.00+11.41%

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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 Monday, August 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CVS Health pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CVS Health
Bull Case

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

  • CVS Health Co. reported strong earnings, with earnings per share of $1.81, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 8.4%, reflecting its growth potential and ability to expand its market presence.
  • CVS Health Co. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.665, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of 4.3%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • The current stock price is around $62.52, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable price point.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for CVS Health Co., with many firms issuing buy ratings, suggesting positive sentiment in the market.

CVS Health
Bear Case

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

  • The company experienced a slight decline in earnings per share compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its profitability trajectory.
  • CVS Health Co. has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 74.30%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Recent insider trading activity shows that some directors are selling shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Market analysts have varying target prices, with some firms reducing their price targets, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future valuation.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, which, while manageable, suggests that it relies on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.

CVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CVS Health is $75.39, with a high forecast of $84.00 and a low forecast of $62.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CVS Health in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 18.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

CVS Health has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Bernstein Bank, Cowen, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CVS Health more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for CVS Health is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how CVS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CVS) was last updated on 8/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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