CVS Boosts Outlook for 2026 After Aetna Profits Increase

May 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM UTC

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May 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM UTC

CVS Health Corp. raised its earnings outlook for the year after profit and revenue in the first quarter exceeded analyst expectations, the latest in a string of positive reports from US health conglomerates.

The company increased its outlook for 2026 adjusted earnings to $7.30 to $7.50 a share, it said in a statement Wednesday. The 30-cent increase puts the new range above Wall Street estimates.