Is CVS a good investment in 2026?

CVS Health Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 56.1, with medium volatility (28.4% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of CVS?

Based on 30-day volatility of 28.4%, CVS has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.50 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CVS pay dividends?

Yes, CVS Health Corporation has a dividend yield of 3.41%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$99.25B

P/E RATIO

56.1

BETA

0.50

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

3.41%

52W HIGH

$85.15

52W LOW

$58.35

VOLATILITY

28.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$72.00 → $78.01+8.35%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$65.72 → $78.01+18.7%

CVS | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	CVS	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	56.1x	22.0x	↑ 155%
Beta	0.50	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	3.41%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	28.4%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH JNJ PFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare CVS's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CVS(You are here)	$78.01	$99.25B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$286.66	$259.67B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$243.47	$586.74B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFE	$27.10	$154.08B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

CVS Health Corporation is currently trading at $78.01, which is 8.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.50, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME6.3M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CVS a good buy right now?

CVS Health Corporation trades at 56.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 28.4% volatility.

Does CVS pay dividends?

Yes, CVS Health Corporation offers a dividend yield of 3.41%. This translates to approximately $2.66 per share annually.

How volatile is CVS?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 28.4% and beta of 0.50,CVS is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:40 PM