Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

In millions, except per share amounts	2023		2022		2021
Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
Net income attributable to CVS Health	$	8,344	$	4,311	$	8,001
Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
Weighted average shares, basic	1,285		1,312		1,319
Restricted stock units and performance stock units	3		6		6
Stock options and SARs	2		5		4
Weighted average shares, diluted	1,290		1,323		1,329
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	6.49	$	3.29	$	6.07
Diluted	$	6.47	$	3.26	$	6.02