CVS Health Corp vs Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? CVS Health Corp trades at $106.03 (market cap $135.12B), while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $45.68. The key difference: CVS Health Corp pays a 2.51% dividend while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund pays none, and CVS Health Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CVS | XLU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $135.12B | — |
Sector | Health | — |
52-Week High | $106.18 | $47.73 |
52-Week Low | $58.75 | $40.99 |
Enterprise Value | $201.66B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.51% | — |
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CVS Health trades at $105.9, up 1.68% recently, with a bullish technical signal and strong analyst support (84.6% buy ratings). The company has beaten earnings estimates for three consecutive quarters, including Q1 2026 EPS of $2.57 versus $2.18 expected. Revenue growth remains robust, reaching $402.07B in 2025, though net margins are thin at 0.72%. Recent news highlights a settlement with the FTC advancing prescription drug affordability initiatives.
The outlook is positive given earnings momentum and strategic positioning in healthcare services, but risks include regulatory pressures and margin compression. The consensus price target of $110.62 suggests modest upside from current levels, supported by dividend payments and institutional confidence.
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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.
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