Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

In millions, except per share amounts	2025		2024		2023
Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
Net income attributable to CVS Health	$	1,768	$	4,614	$	8,344
Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
Weighted average shares, basic	1,267		1,259		1,285
Restricted stock units and performance stock units	3		2		3
Stock options and SARs	1		1		2
Weighted average shares, diluted	1,271		1,262		1,290
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.40	$	3.67	$	6.49
Diluted	$	1.39	$	3.66	$	6.47