CVS Health Corp vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? CVS Health Corp trades at $93.65 (market cap $119.58B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $250.52 (market cap $29.51B). The key difference: CVS Health Corp is far larger — about 4.1× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and CVS Health Corp pays the higher dividend (2.84%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CVS | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $119.58B | $29.51B |
Sector | Health | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $110.60 | $251.81 |
52-Week Low | $65.51 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $181.93B | $30.35B |
Dividend Yield | 2.84% | 1.21% |
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Following its acquisition of Aetna in late 2018, CVS Health now provides an even more integrated healthcare-services offering for its members. Legacy CVS combined both the largest pharmacy benefit manager, processing over 2 billion adjusted claims annually, and a sizable pharmacy operation, including nearly 10,000 retail pharmacy locations primarily in the U.S. Adding a managed-care organization with 24 million medical members gives the company a strong position in the insurance industry and should help CVS better control overall healthcare costs for its clients.
Read more on CVS →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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