CVS
NYSE · Health Care
Cvs Health Corp
$78.35
+2.02 (+2.65%)
Dividend Overview
3.48%
Dividend Yield
+2.18% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.65
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.66
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio73.1%
Ex-DividendMar 7, 2026
Pay DateMar 26, 2026
Stock Price$78.35
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in CVS at $78.35/share
Monthly
$28.02
Quarterly
$84.06
Annually
$336.25
127 shares
Based on current price of $78.35 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 454 shares
$35,570.90
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
73.1% payout ratio
Safe
Moderate
High
A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.
Dividend Comparison — Health Care
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNH | 3.29% | $8.69 | 65.7% | $276.65 |
| ABT | 2.31% | $2.21 | 28.6% | $110.83 |
| SYK | 0.97% | $3.36 | 39.6% | $358.29 |
| MDT | 2.76% | $2.77 | 77.0% | $102.90 |
| MCK | 0.34% | $2.71 | 10.5% | $948.68 |
| HCA | 0.61% | $2.84 | 10.0% | $501.69 |
| CVS | 3.48% | $2.65 | 73.1% | $78.35 |
| CI | 2.19% | $5.53 | 45.6% | $292.05 |
| ELV | 2.07% | $6.80 | 27.0% | $338.98 |
| COR | 0.68% | $2.25 | 28.1% | $359.25 |