Dividend compounder review

CVS

CVS Health Corp · NYSE · US

Healthcare · Healthcare Plans

Score76.50/100
Confidence100.00/100
DecisionReject
RatingHigh Quality Watchlist Candidate
Scoring

Quality breakdown

Dividend Reliability 25.0 / 25 Payment history, cuts, growth, and regularity.
Dividend Sustainability 11.5 / 20 Payout, free cash flow, dividend cover, and debt.
Business Quality 19.5 / 25 Scale, cash generation, growth, margins, and returns.
Valuation Discipline 8.5 / 15 Yield, P/E, and price stretch versus long-term trend.
Long-Term Trend 12.0 / 15 Trend line, long return history, and drawdown control.
Metrics

Dividend and business context

Dividend Years41
Dividend Yield2.65%
Payout Ratio116.7%
Dividend Cut 5YNo
Net Income$1.8B
Free Cash Flow$7.8B
FCF Covers DividendYes
Debt / Equity1.01
P/E44.7
Revenue Growth 5Y8.4%
Net Margin0.7%
ROE3.8%
Price vs Trend26.8%
3Y Return64.6%
5Y Return43.1%
CurrencyUSD
Warnings

Review flags

Payout ratio is elevated at 116.7%.
Dividend diary

Activity record

CVS dividend review warning Warning · Warning

Payout ratio is elevated at 116.7%.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

Dividend increased 9.9% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.605 to 0.665.

CVS dividend payment 0.665 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.605 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

CVS dividend payment 0.605 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CVS Health Corp.

Dividend increased 10.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.55 to 0.605.

Dividend increased 10.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.5 to 0.55.

Dividend increased 17.6% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.425 to 0.5.

Dividend increased 21.4% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.35 to 0.425.

Dividend increased 27.3% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.275 to 0.35.