CVS Boosts Profit Outlook in Sign of Momentum as 2026 Nears (3)

CVS Health Corp. raised its full-year profit forecast and said earnings would rise in 2026, a sign of hope as it navigates a turbulent retail environment and government scrutiny across the health care industry.

Adjusted earnings would be as much as $7.20 per share in 2026, the health conglomerate said in a statement Tuesday. Analysts had expected $7.17 per share on average. The company also said it expects a profit this year of $6.60 to $6.70 a share this, a 5-cent increase from its prior forecast.

The outlook suggests CVS expects to manage a volatile environment that has posed challenges ...