Last year, shares of healthcare company CVS Health (CVS 1.92%) crashed by more than 43%. The company struggled with rising medical costs and routinely missed earnings expectations.
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Zacks.com users have recently been watching CVS Health (CVS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
CVS Health said on Friday it has cut bonuses for some employees because of its low profit levels last year, as the healthcare conglomerate grapples with higher costs across its Medicare plans.
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Despite a recent 45% rally, I maintain a 'Sell' view on CVS due to its underwhelming execution record and rising leverage levels. CVS' Q4 results showed a surprising EBIT margin beat, but continued margin erosion in its insurance business remains a concern. Improved margin performance in FY25 is possible with better insurance policy terms and reduced loss-making membership counts but given a poor execution record, it is better to wait for evidence.
After underperforming throughout 2024, shares of CVS Health (CVS -0.81%) are surging. From the end of 2024 through Feb. 14, the stock climbed 46.7% higher.
CVS Health's adjusted EPS outlook for 2025 reflects expectations of a meaningful recovery in Medicare Advantage and continued growth in Health Services.
For the second day in a row, CVS Health's (CVS 4.98%) stock price saw a satisfying jump on Thursday. It closed the day almost 5% higher, on the back of both lingering optimism and news of another in a series of analyst price target raises.
On Wednesday, CVS Health Corp CVS reported fourth-quarter sales of $97.71 billion, beating the consensus of $97.19 billion.
CVS Health could be starting to turn itself around after a dismal 2024. Its shares are up more than 45% this year, outperforming pharmacy rival Walgreens and other insurers like UnitedHealth Group and Cigna.