CVS Health Corp Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.52%
Annual Dividend
$2.66
Stock Price
$105.37
Market Cap
$133.25B
How It's Calculated
2.52% = $2.66 ÷ $105.37 × 100
What This Means
CVS Health Corp's dividend yield of 2.52% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About CVS Health Corp
CVS Health Corp (CVS) operates in the Health Care sector, specifically in Health Care. With a market capitalization of about $133.25B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $105.37, within a 52-week range of $61.19 to $110.68 (-4.8% from the high, +72.2% from the low). Beta of 0.59 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 72.0%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For CVS Health Corp, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Health Care, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Health Care names on our S&P 100 coverage, CVS Health Corp's dividend yield of 2.52% can be compared with peers such as UNH (2.23%), ABT (2.35%), MDT (3.32%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Health Care stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CVS is grouped in the Health Care sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.59 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 72.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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$2.66
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does CVS pay a dividend?
Yes — CVS Health Corp currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $2.66 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for CVS?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, CVS's yield is about 2.52%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.52% compare to sector peers?
In Health Care, peer yields such as MDT (3.32%), ABT (2.35%), UNH (2.23%) help frame CVS's 2.52%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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