CVS Earns $2.9 Billion and Raises Full-Year Outlook
CVS made $2.9 billion in profit in the first quarter of 2026. Total sales reached $100.4 billion.
That beat analyst forecasts of $95.1 billion. CVS now expects full-year sales of at least $405 billion.
It also raised its full-year earnings forecast to $7.30–$7.50 per share. Its insurance unit Aetna did better than expected.
Health costs for Aetna members slowed down. That helped boost CVS's overall profit. CVS's retail pharmacy and health services unit also beat forecasts.
Klear Note — CVS is a major pharmacy chain that also owns health insurance company Aetna. Strong earnings mean the company made more money than expected this quarter.