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Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness — Adjusted operating income (loss)

CVS Health Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness — Adjusted operating income (loss) decreased by 37.4% to $1.2B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.8%, from $1.31B to $1.2B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness — Adjusted operating income (loss) shows a downward trend with a -5.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved operational efficiency or stronger sales performance, while a decrease suggests margin compression or rising operational costs.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the pharmacy and consumer wellness segment after excluding non-recurring items...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Segment Operating Profit' or 'Adjusted Segment EBIT' reported by major retail pharmacy chains and diversified healthcare providers.

Metric ID: cvs_segment_pharmacy_consumer_wellness_adjusted_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.91B$1.91B$1.91B$1.61B$1.86B$1.4B$1.67B$1.13B$1.41B$1.39B$2.03B$1.18B$1.24B$1.6B$1.76B$1.31B$1.34B$1.48B$1.91B$1.2B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-15.8%+16.0%-24.8%+18.9%-31.9%+24.6%-1.7%+45.9%-41.9%+5.6%+28.4%+10.2%-25.3%+1.9%+10.5%+29.3%-37.4%
YoY Change-2.3%-26.5%-12.6%-29.3%-24.1%-0.9%+21.7%+3.8%-12.0%+14.9%-13.3%+11.6%+7.6%-7.4%+8.7%-8.8%
Range$1.13B$2.03B
CAGR-9.3%
Avg YoY Growth-4.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVS Health's pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss)?
CVS Health (CVS) reported pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss) of $1.2B in Q1 2026.
How has CVS Health's pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss) changed year-over-year?
CVS Health's pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss) decreased by 8.8% year-over-year, from $1.31B to $1.2B.
What is the long-term trend for CVS Health's pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CVS Health's pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss) has grown at a -5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.62B to $6.04B.
What does pharmacy & consumer wellness — adjusted operating income (loss) mean?
The core operating profit of the pharmacy and consumer wellness segment, excluding one-time or non-operational items.