CVS Health Corporation

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About CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

CVS Health Corporation is a Healthcare Plans company operating in the Healthcare sector.

CVS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

Key Statistics

Current Price
$90.25
Market Cap
$115.43B
52-Week High
$110.68
52-Week Low
$69.51
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Plans

$1,000 Invested in CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

1 Year
$1,213
+21%
3 Years
$1,487
+49%
5 Years
$1,217
+22%
10 Years
$1,409
+41%
Since IPO
$152,530
+15153%

How much would $1,000 invested in CVS be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CVS 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CVS Health Corporation (CVS) in 2025 would be worth $1,213 as of November 2026, representing a +21.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVS 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CVS Health Corporation (CVS) in 2023 would be worth $1,487 as of November 2026, representing a +48.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVS 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CVS Health Corporation (CVS) in 2021 would be worth $1,217 as of November 2026, representing a +21.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVS 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CVS Health Corporation (CVS) in 2016 would be worth $1,409 as of November 2026, representing a +40.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVS at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CVS Health Corporation (CVS) at IPO would be worth $152,530 as of November 2026, representing a +15153.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.13%
Positive Months
343
53% of 644
Negative Months
289
45% of 644
Data Period
53+ years
644 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1975 (+56.9%)
Best month on avg: January (+3.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 1973 (-36.4%)
Worst month on avg: October (-0.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (644 months), CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.13% with a median return of +0.69%. The stock had 343 positive months (53%) and 289 negative months (45%). The best month in CVS's history was January 1975 with a +56.9% return, while the worst was November 1973 at -36.4%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.1%), and October the weakest (-0.6%).

CVS's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1975 with a cumulative return of +125.1%, and the worst was 2001 at -57.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has delivered an average annual return of +17.23% with a median return of +9.83%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.75%. The stock posted gains in 36 years (68%) and losses in 17 years (32%).

CVS's best year was 1975 with a +182.35% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -50.35%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CVS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+17.23%
Best Year
1975 (+182.35%)
Worst Year
2001 (-50.35%)
Positive Years
36/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +17.21% $77.00 $90.25
2025 +84.35% $41.77 $77.00
2024 -40.77% $70.52 $41.77
2023 -12.53% $80.62 $70.52
2022 -7.63% $87.28 $80.62
2021 +54.87% $56.35 $87.28
2020 -5.14% $59.41 $56.35
2019 +17.26% $50.66 $59.41
2018 -7.04% $54.50 $50.66
2017 -5.75% $57.83 $54.50
2016 -17.83% $70.37 $57.83
2015 +2.90% $68.39 $70.37
2014 +36.56% $50.08 $68.39
2013 +50.38% $33.30 $50.08
2012 +20.28% $27.69 $33.30
2011 +18.94% $23.28 $27.69
2010 +9.12% $21.33 $23.28
2009 +13.17% $18.85 $21.33
2008 -27.16% $25.88 $18.85
2007 +29.43% $20.00 $25.88
2006 +17.61% $17.00 $20.00
2005 +17.89% $14.42 $17.00
2004 +25.61% $11.48 $14.42
2003 +45.89% $7.87 $11.48
2002 -14.96% $9.25 $7.87
2001 -50.35% $18.64 $9.25
2000 +51.15% $12.33 $18.64
1999 -27.12% $16.92 $12.33
1998 +72.69% $9.80 $16.92
1997 +55.41% $6.31 $9.80
1996 +56.98% $4.02 $6.31
1995 +4.12% $3.86 $4.02
1994 -20.90% $4.88 $3.86
1993 -21.00% $6.17 $4.88
1992 +23.15% $5.01 $6.17
1991 +9.29% $4.59 $5.01
1990 -2.81% $4.72 $4.59
1989 +23.64% $3.82 $4.72
1988 +44.90% $2.63 $3.82
1987 +0.90% $2.61 $2.63
1986 +9.83% $2.38 $2.61
1985 +40.20% $1.70 $2.38
1984 +6.81% $1.59 $1.70
1983 -1.41% $1.61 $1.59
1982 +87.42% $0.86 $1.61
1981 +8.63% $0.79 $0.86
1980 +26.36% $0.63 $0.79
1979 +4.27% $0.60 $0.63
1978 -5.38% $0.63 $0.60
1977 +4.21% $0.61 $0.63
1976 +48.61% $0.41 $0.61
1975 +182.35% $0.15 $0.41
1974 -41.38% $0.25 $0.15

Frequently Asked Questions: CVS

What sector is CVS in? ▼

CVS operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Healthcare Plans industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has CVS performed historically? ▼

Over 53 years of trading history, CVS has posted gains in 36 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1975 with a +182.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CVS? ▼

You can invest in CVS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CVS.

Last updated: 11/1/2026