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With a market cap of $75.4 billion, CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is a leading U.S. healthcare company that operates across multiple segments, including retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), and health insurance. Headquartered in Rhode Island, CVS owns one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country and also operates MinuteClinic walk-in clinics.
Shares of the retail pharmacy titan have lagged behind the broader market over the past year. CVS stock has declined 2.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.6%. However, CVS has made a strong comeback in 2025, with its stock soaring 33.7% year-to-date, significantly outpacing the S&P 500’s 8.3% gain over the same period.