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CVS

CVS Health Corporation

CVS28 yrs growth

Healthcare · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.91%

Annual Dividend

$2.66

Payout Ratio

117%

5-Yr Growth

5.9%

Ex-Date

Apr 23, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

What is CVS?

CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is a Healthcare company that pays a quarterly dividend currently yielding about 2.91%. Below is its full dividend history, growth record and key data for income investors.

Advantages

  • 28-year dividend growth streak (Dividend King territory)
  • 5.9% 5-yr dividend growth rate

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (116.67%) — less cushion

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.91%
Payout Ratio
117%
Annual Dividend
$2.66
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 23, 2026
Years of Growth
28
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.59
Market Cap
$119.0B
P/E Ratio
40.9

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At $2.66 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$66.50
Annual$266.00
Monthly avg$22.17