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$CVS

CVS HEALTH CORPORATION

XNYSHealth CareRetail-Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

$97.14-2.00%$1.98Prev $99.12LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CVS down today? It is at $97.14 (-2.00%), and our scanner flagged it 42 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CVS spikes, and full due diligence on CVS — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$97.14
Change today
-2.00%
Previous close
$99.12
52-week range
$62.55 – $110.68
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$126.77B
Dividend yield
2.68% ($2.66)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
1.28B
SEC · as of 2026-07-29 · 8d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-03
Institutional own.
98.51%
Total held
99.2%
Tradeable float
9.9M
1% of shares · after <1% insiders + 99% institutions
Short interest
19.5M
▼ -2% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
2.7d
Avg daily volume
7.9M
Classification
Sector
Health Care
Industry
Retail-Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.8x
15m
0.8x
1h
1.0x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $CVS down today?

3 alerts today3.2x RVOLSEC filing

CVS is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CVS today, peaking at 3.2x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: CVS HEALTH Corp filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $CVS moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileLow float · 9.9M shShortableEasy to borrowSSR active · triggered Aug 05 (-10%)Borrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy17 analysts
Avg target $112.81(+16% upside)
Range $92 – $126
16 buy1 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$CVS Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish73Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -2.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CVS Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1h ago -3.12%
$CVS moved -3.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:34 AM ET
at $98.14
Alert· 1h ago 2.0× RVOL
CVS hit 2.000x RVOL at 9:34 AM ET
at $98.31
Alert· 2h ago 3.2× RVOL
CVS hit 3.193x RVOL at 8:26 AM ET
at $100.12
Alert· 17h ago -0.3% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: -0.30% from 200 EMA at 4:44 PM ET
at $99.12
Alert· 17h ago 8.2× RVOL
CVS hit 8.188x RVOL at 4:44 PM ET
at $99.12
Alert· 18h ago -1.28%
$CVS moved -1.28% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:58 PM ET
at $99.11
Alert· 19h ago 2.3× RVOL
CVS hit 2.262x RVOL at 3:22 PM ET
at $99.83
Alert· 19h ago +0.9% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: +0.88% from 200 EMA at 2:49 PM ET
at $100.04
Alert· 19h ago 13.2× RVOL
CVS hit 13.206x RVOL at 2:49 PM ET
at $100.04
Alert· 19h ago +0.9% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: +0.93% from 200 EMA at 2:41 PM ET
at $100.08
Alert· 19h ago 3.2× RVOL
CVS hit 3.207x RVOL at 2:41 PM ET
at $100.08
Alert· 20h ago +1.2% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: +1.23% from 200 EMA at 2:10 PM ET
at $100.00
Alert· 20h ago 7.6× RVOL
CVS hit 7.580x RVOL at 2:10 PM ET
at $100.00
Alert· 20h ago +1.3% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: +1.32% from 200 EMA at 1:41 PM ET
at $99.56
Alert· 20h ago 7.9× RVOL
CVS hit 7.912x RVOL at 1:41 PM ET
at $99.56
Alert· 21h ago +0.3% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: +0.28% from 200 EMA at 1:13 PM ET
at $99.38
Alert· 21h ago 7.1× RVOL
CVS hit 7.083x RVOL at 1:13 PM ET
at $99.38
Alert· 21h ago -0.3% vs EMA
$CVS crossed below 200 EMA (-0.28% vs EMA) at 12:44 PM ET
at $99.21
Alert· 21h ago -0.2% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: -0.22% from 200 EMA at 12:41 PM ET
at $99.27
Alert· 21h ago 17.9× RVOL
CVS hit 17.849x RVOL at 12:41 PM ET
at $99.27
Alert· 22h ago -1.1% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: -1.07% from 200 EMA at 12:01 PM ET
at $98.62
Alert· 22h ago 22.8× RVOL
CVS hit 22.784x RVOL at 12:01 PM ET
at $98.62
Alert· 22h ago -1.4% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: -1.36% from 200 EMA at 11:54 AM ET
at $98.53
Alert· 22h ago 2.3× RVOL
CVS hit 2.277x RVOL at 11:54 AM ET
at $98.53
Alert· 23h ago -2.2% vs EMA
$CVS near 200 EMA: -2.18% from 200 EMA at 11:28 AM ET
at $97.73
News· SEC EDGAR· 1d ago
CVS HEALTH Corp filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 1d ago
CVS HEALTH Corp: •Second quarter total revenues increased to $106.1 billion, up 7.3% year-over-year
News· Investing.com· 30d ago Bullish
2 Big Dividends on Sale as Warsh Targets Inflation and Yields Up to 11.9%
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 47d ago Bullish
Healthcare Services Market Size to Worth USD 20.10 Trillion by 2035, Amid Rising Digital Healthcare Adoption – SNS Insider
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 49d ago Neutral
NOTICE TO DISREGARD -- Fluency
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 51d ago Neutral
Autonomize Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Pioneers to Accelerate Responsible AI Adoption Across Healthcare
News· The Motley Fool· 51d ago Bullish
1 Top Wall Street Analyst Thinks CVS Health Could Jump Another 13%. Should You Load Up on the Stock?
News· Benzinga· 62d ago Neutral
UnitedHealth Positioned As AI Leader: Analyst

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CVS stock FAQ

Why is $CVS down today?

CVS is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CVS today, peaking at 3.2x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: CVS HEALTH Corp filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

What is the CVS stock price today?

CVS last traded at $97.14, down 2.00% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does CVS pay a dividend?

Yes. CVS currently has a dividend yield of about 2.68% ($2.66 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live CVS alerts?

The CVS Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CVS 42 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CVS on?

CVS (CVS HEALTH CORPORATION) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $126.77B in the RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES sector.

Is CVS good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CVS for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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