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CVS Health Tops Q2 Forecasts, Lifts 2025 Earnings Guidance

Robust pharmacy sales driving growth alongside tighter Aetna cost controls underpin the higher outlook, signalling planned closures

Overview

  • CVS reported adjusted earnings of $1.81 per share on $98.9 billion in revenue for the second quarter, beating analyst forecasts of $1.46 and $94.5 billion
  • The company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.30–$6.40 from $6.00–$6.20
  • The pharmacy and consumer wellness segment generated $33.6 billion in sales, marking a 12.5% increase on higher prescription volumes despite ongoing reimbursement pressures
  • Aetna’s medical loss ratio improved to 89.9% as tighter oversight and repricing measures reduced claims costs below Street estimates
  • CVS reiterated plans to close 250 brick-and-mortar pharmacies this year and pursue about $2 billion in cost reductions as part of its turnaround strategy