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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$59.20 +0.12 (+0.20%)
(As of 12/3/2024 ET)

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
6
Buy
14

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for CVS.

Consensus Price Target

$70.50
19.09% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CVS Health, the average price target is $70.50. The highest price target for CVS is $94.00, while the lowest price target for CVS is $58.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.09% from the current price of $59.20.
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CVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/5/23 to 12/4/24
1 Month Ago
11/5/23 to 11/4/24
3 Months Ago
9/6/23 to 9/5/24
1 Year Ago
12/5/22 to 12/5/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.50$73.11$72.48$92.59
Forecasted Upside19.09% Upside33.78% Upside24.83% Upside30.37% 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 HealthRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.70
2.50
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.09% Upside19.57% Upside7.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $66.00+11.73%
11/25/2024TD Cowen
5 of 5 stars
C. Rhyee
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $80.00+33.11%
11/25/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $64.00+8.75%
11/20/2024Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$76.00 ➝ $67.00+18.06%
11/18/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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S. Baxter
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $66.00+24.08%
11/15/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$68.00 ➝ $58.00+8.33%
11/7/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $62.00+4.11%
11/7/2024Barclays
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A. Mok
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $71.00+17.78%
10/24/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $66.00+16.24%
10/8/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $75.00+14.26%
10/1/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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S. James
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $62.00+0.27%
5/30/2024Baird R W
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M. Ha
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UpgradeHold
5/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$101.00 ➝ $86.00+53.54%
5/30/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$61.00+13.55%
5/8/2024Argus
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C. Graja
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $80.00+44.85%
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%
5/1/2024Leerink Partnrs
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M. Cherny
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
5/1/2024Leerink Partners
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$87.00 ➝ $60.00+5.60%
12/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$94.00+19.56%
11/2/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $100.00+43.55%
10/10/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower Target$93.00 ➝ $80.00+11.41%
9/12/2023Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$80.00+16.36%
8/17/2023Edward Jones
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/4/2023Raymond James
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $85.00+14.34%
5/8/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$125.00 ➝ $96.00+35.82%
2/9/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $143.00+60.75%

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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 Tuesday, December 3, 2024. 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. recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.09, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.08, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of $75.32 billion, which reflects its stability and potential for growth in the health solutions sector.
  • CVS Health Co. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.665 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.66 and a yield of 4.44%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have given CVS Health Co. an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $70.33, suggesting potential upside from the current stock price of $59.85.
  • The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 6.3%, indicating growth in its operations and a positive outlook for future performance.

CVS Health
Bear Case

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

  • CVS Health Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, which indicates a significant level of debt compared to equity, potentially raising concerns about financial leverage and risk.
  • The stock has experienced a 52-week high of $83.25, suggesting that it may be trading below its peak value, which could indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Recent analyst reports have shown mixed ratings, with one analyst issuing a sell rating, which may reflect concerns about the company's future performance.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.80 and quick ratio of 0.59 suggest potential liquidity issues, meaning it may struggle to meet short-term obligations.
  • CVS Health Co. has seen a decline in EPS from $2.21 in the same quarter last year, which could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.

CVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CVS Health is $70.50, with a high forecast of $94.00 and a low forecast of $58.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CVS Health in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CVS shares.

According to analysts, CVS Health's stock has a predicted upside of 19.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CVS Health's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like CVS Health more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for CVS Health is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how CVS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CVS) was last updated on 12/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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