CVS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
11.83%
Last Quarter
$2.57
Past Year
$1.38
Growth Past 5yrs
-23.94%
Next Quarter
$2.23
Estimate Next Year
- $0.80
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$111.00
15.71% Upside
Mean Price Target
$95.10
-0.86% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$67.00
-30.16% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jun 04, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CVS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CVS (NYSE: CVS) reported an actual EPS of $2.57 for the quarter ending on May 06, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.18, resulting in a 17.89% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 10, 2026), CVS recorded an actual EPS of $1.09 with a 9.00% surprise. See CVS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CVS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 06, 2026 showing a 17.89% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 10, 2026 recorded a 9.00% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2026 | 2.57 | 2.18 | +17.89% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 1.09 | 1 | +9.00% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1.6 | 1.37 | +16.79% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 1.81 | 1.46 | +23.97% |
| May 01, 2025 | 2.25 | 1.7 | +32.35% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 1.19 | 0.914 | +30.20% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CVS stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 49 analysts have given their ratings
to CVS out of which
31 analysts have given strong buy call,
14 analysts have given buy call,
4 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$95.10 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -0.86% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CVS highest price target?
Analysts suggest CVS's stock price would rise to a high of $111.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CVS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CVS stock price could move to $67.00.
What is the average target price for CVS?
CVS stock has an average analyst estimate of $95.10.
At its current price, how far is CVS from its average target price?
CVS shares are currently trading -0.86% below this price target.
What were CVS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.57 versus consensus estimates of $2.18, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.25.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CVS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.23 and - $0.80 for the whole year.
What has CVS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.83% EPS growth for CVS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -23.94% in the past five years.