CVS — CVS Health Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | CVS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 1.51% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 5.91% | 6.62% |
| Payout Ratio | 118.1% | 29.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +50.4% | 5.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.19%
3-Year Growth
4.88%
5-Year Growth
5.91%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 23, 2026
Last Payment
May 4, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.6700 | +0.75% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.6650 | 0.00% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $0.6650 | +9.92% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | $0.6050 | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.6050 | 0.00% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.6050 | 0.00% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $0.6050 | +10.00% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | $0.5500 | +10.00% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
118.1%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
46.4%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.31 | $3.40B |
| Q1 2025 | $1.41 | $3.81B |
| Q2 2025 | $0.81 | $1.29B |
| Q3 2025 | $-3.13 | $98.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 20, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.