CVS Health shared its strong third-quarter results and plans to split into two separate companies.

Nov 4, 2026, 9:18 AM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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CVS Health reported $4.2 billion in adjusted operating income and raised its 2026 profit-per-share forecast to at least $8.20. Its planned split is not complete, but stronger results and expected cash generation point to a better outlook.

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The Health Care Benefits segment improved, with Medicare performance driving $900 million in adjusted operating income. The split is intended to sharpen each company's focus, but it remains a plan, not a completed change. The reported improvement and higher company forecasts carry more weight than that execution uncertainty.

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