CVS Health Corporation (CVS)
CVS moved a median of +0.02% 30 minutes after news, and -0.05% by the close. How CVS actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 1,095 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
CVS’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | -0.02% | 48% | 1,093 |
| 30-min | +0.02% | 51% | 1,093 |
| 60-min | -0.02% | 49% | 1,093 |
| to close | -0.05% | 46% | 1,090 |
| Middle 50% of CVS reactions | -0.46% to +0.49% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | +0.02% |
| Measured reactions | 1,095 |
Half of all CVS Health Corporation news events land between -0.46% and +0.49% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How CVS reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 42 | +0.20% | 67% | +0.03% |
| Analyst downgrades | 22 | -0.07% | 46% | +0.11% |
| Coverage initiations | 14 | +0.63% | 79% | +1.05% |
| Rating reiterations | 165 | -0.04% | 49% | -0.07% |
| Price-target raises | 60 | -0.11% | 47% | +0.04% |
| Price-target cuts | 30 | +0.00% | 50% | -0.12% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. See how CVS ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent CVS events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health collaborates with The Midlife Collective to redefine a woman's midlife health journey | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.62% | +0.52% | |
| MinuteClinic earns seventh consecutive Joint Commission accreditation, including first evaluation under Medical Center standards | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.88% | +2.60% | |
| Did CVS Health Corporation Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.07% | -0.05% | |
| Aetna 2027 Star Ratings Reflect Strong Clinical Quality and Member Experience | Press release | PR Newswire | +2.48% | -0.04% | |
| CVS Health® reminds New Yorkers that MMR vaccines are available statewide amid measles outbreak | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.41% | +1.09% | |
| CVS Pharmacy® celebrates opening of first pharmacy-focused location in Boston area | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.14% | -1.33% | |
| CVS Health to hold third quarter 2026 earnings conference call | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.19% | +0.37% | |
| Aetna 2027 Medicare plans offer reliable, affordable access to care & member support | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.19% | +0.37% | |
| CVS Health declares quarterly dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.57% | -0.33% | |
| Did CVS Health Corporation Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.69% | -1.85% | |
| As measles cases rise in Tennessee, CVS Health® reminds residents that vaccines are available statewide | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.08% | -0.19% | |
| Aetna expands bundled oncology prior authorizations, easing provider burden and accelerating member access to care | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.60% | -1.88% | |
| CVS Health Launches National "Wear Your HeART" Bandage Art Contest | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.02% | -3.15% | |
| CVS Health marks 20 years of free community health screening program as new survey reveals many U.S. adults still face barriers to preventive health screenings | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.86% | -1.67% | |
| Updated COVID-19 vaccines available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic across the U.S. | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.10% | -0.37% | |
| Did CVS Health Corporation Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.01% | -0.01% | |
| CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® now offering updated flu vaccines nationwide | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.68% | -0.62% | |
| CVS Pharmacy® launches Home Team Heroes contest to celebrate youth soccer players | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.42% | -1.29% | |
| CVS Health Announces Board Changes | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.23% | +0.57% | |
| Form 8-K CVS HEALTH Corp For: Aug 13 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.23% | +0.57% | |
| New study from CVS Caremark and Employee Benefit News shows how employers rely on their pharmacy benefit manager to create sustainable pharmacy solutions | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.36% | +1.03% | |
| Form 13F-HR CVS HEALTH Corp For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 13F-HR | SEC EDGAR | +0.22% | +0.74% | |
| CVS HEALTH CORPORATION REPORTS STRONG SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS AND RAISES FULL-YEAR 2026 GUIDANCE | Press release | PR Newswire | +2.72% | +5.33% | |
| CVS Health enhances its direct-to-consumer weight management offerings to improve access, affordability, care and support for GLP-1 medications | Press release | PR Newswire | +2.72% | +5.33% | |
| Form 10-Q CVS HEALTH Corp For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +2.72% | +5.33% | |
| Form 8-K CVS HEALTH Corp For: Aug 05 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +2.72% | +5.33% | |
| CVS Health earns two Gold and one Silver Stevie® Awards for Great Employers | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.12% | -0.50% | |
| CVS Health® named Overall Winner and wins four gold awards at 2026 US Customer Experience Awards | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.51% | +0.21% | |
| Health100™ Earns Industry Accreditation for Consumer Data Privacy and Security | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.92% | -3.71% | |
| CVS Health Helping to Strengthen Communities Across Massachusetts | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.37% | -1.95% | |
| Pet medications now available at CVS Pharmacy® | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.38% | +2.56% | |
| CVS Pharmacy® celebrates opening of first pharmacy-focused location in Houston | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.01% | -0.68% | |
| Aetna provider survey reveals increased payer trust and tangible benefits of digital tools to improve patient outcomes | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.54% | +0.35% | |
| CVS Caremark Announces Agreement with FTC To Further Advance Industry-Leading Approaches to Transparency and Affordability | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.01% | +0.43% | |
| CVS Health declares quarterly dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.09% | +0.34% | |
| CVS Health to hold second quarter 2026 earnings conference call | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.51% | -2.83% | |
| CVS Health Foundation invests $1 million in Hartford nonprofits tackling community health needs | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.72% | +2.11% | |
| CVS Health Foundation invests $1 million in Rhode Island nonprofits tackling community health needs | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.72% | +2.11% | |
| Form 11-K CVS HEALTH Corp For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 11-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.82% | +0.00% | |
| CVS Pharmacy® expands GLP-1 support to lower costs, improve access, and help patients stay on therapy | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.66% | +0.98% | |
| FourBlock Launches Future Force Industry Council to Connect Veteran Talent to America's Fastest-Growing Industries | Press release | PR Web | +0.13% | +0.82% | |
| AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CVS Health Corporation’s Aetna Inc. Subsidiaries | Press release | Business Wire | -0.55% | +1.18% | |
| CVS Health recognized for technology that improves medication safety and patient care | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.77% | -1.82% | |
| Aetna launches Aetna Mental Health On Demand to provide real time access to care and ongoing support | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.77% | -1.82% | |
| ARCTRUST Acquires Seven Property Net Lease Portfolio for Planned DST Offering | Press release | Business Wire | +0.28% | +0.82% | |
| CVS Caremark Delivers Affordability and Access to GLP-1 Weight Management Medications with Expanded Coverage Options | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.28% | +0.82% | |
| CVS Health to Deliver Faster, More Personalized Call Center Care for Millions of Members with Salesforce's Agentforce Health | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.28% | +0.82% | |
| Aetna reduces claims processing time by more than 20% with AI to improve care experience | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.80% | -2.50% | |
| Form S-3ASR CVS HEALTH Corp | SEC filing · Form S-3ASR | SEC EDGAR | -0.80% | -2.50% | |
| Form S-8 CVS HEALTH Corp | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | -0.80% | -2.50% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the CVS section they belong to.
Where else CVS is measured.
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| Ticker | Events | Median 30-min | % positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENOMIC HEALTH (GHDX) | 1,111 | 0.00% | 49% |
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| Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (SLNO) | 1,089 | 0.00% | 49% |
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How the numbers are made.
How is CVS Health Corporation's median reaction calculated?
Every labeled CVS news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 1,095 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 51% of CVS's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does CVS's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.