CVS Health (CVS) experienced a significant surge in its stock price on February 12, 2025, with shares rising over 9% in premarket trading and over 14% shortly after the market opened.
This impressive market reaction followed the release of the company’s fourth-quarter results, which exceeded analysts’ expectations. The positive earnings report made CVS a top performer in the S&P 500 index and pushed its stock past the 200-day moving average.
CVS Health reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.19 on revenue of $97.71 billion, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $0.91 EPS on $96.89 billion revenue.
While the adjusted EPS was lower than the $2.12 reported in the same quarter the previous year, the margin by which it beat expectations was the widest since the second quarter of 2020. The company’s revenue also saw a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year, driven by growth in both its pharmacy and insurance sectors.
| Metric | Q4 2024 (Adjusted) | Q4 2023 (Adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | $1.19 | $2.12 |
| Revenue | $97.71 billion | $93.81 billion |
All three of CVS’s business segments outperformed Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter.
Several factors contributed to the positive market response:
Despite the positive results, CVS Health faces ongoing challenges:
CVS Health’s stock surge reflects investor confidence in the company’s ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.
While concerns remain regarding medical costs and the performance of the insurance division, the company’s strong fourth-quarter results and strategic initiatives under new leadership have instilled optimism in the market.
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