Jun 30, 2023

CVS Health Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Announced operating results, revealing a revenue increase driven by growth across all segments, alongside strategic acquisitions and a restructuring plan aimed at streamlining operations.

Key Takeaways

CVS Health reported a 10.3% increase in total revenues to $88.9 billion for Q2 2023, driven by growth across all segments. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.48, and adjusted EPS was $2.21. The company is executing its strategy to expand access to health services and strengthen consumer engagement.

Total revenues increased by 10.3% to $88.9 billion compared to the prior year, driven by growth across all segments.

GAAP diluted EPS was reported at $1.48, and adjusted EPS was $2.21.

Operating income decreased by 30.7%, primarily due to a decrease in adjusted operating income, a restructuring charge, and acquisition-related costs.

The company completed the acquisition of Oak Street Health and launched Caremark® Cost SaverTM to lower pharmacy out-of-pocket drug costs.

Total Revenue
$88.9B
Previous year: $80.6B
+10.3%
EPS
$2.21
Previous year: $2.4
-7.9%
Medical membership
25.63M
Previous year: 24.4M
+5.1%
Gross Profit
$13.6B
Previous year: $13.9B
-1.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$13.8B
Previous year: $12.1B
+14.0%
Free Cash Flow
$5.32B
Previous year: $5.04B
+5.6%
Total Assets
$250B
Previous year: $230B
+8.6%

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CVS Health Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company revised its full-year 2023 GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $6.53 to $6.75 from $6.90 to $7.12 and confirmed its full-year 2023 Adjusted EPS guidance range of $8.50 to $8.70. The Company also confirmed its full-year 2023 cash flow from operations guidance range of $12.5 billion to $13.5 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Confirmed Adjusted EPS guidance range of $8.50 to $8.70.
  • Confirmed cash flow from operations guidance range of $12.5 billion to $13.5 billion.
  • Focus on expanding access to health services.
  • Focus on strengthening engagement with consumers.
  • Streamline and simplify the organization, improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revised GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $6.53 to $6.75 from $6.90 to $7.12
  • Operating income decreased 30.7%
  • Adjusted operating income decreased 10.4%
  • Increased outpatient utilization in Medicare Advantage
  • Continued pharmacy reimbursement pressure, decreased COVID-19 vaccinations and diagnostic testing

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income