2.35268
Shares Owned
$160.81
Cost Basis
-$19.93 (-12.39%)
Total Gain/Loss
$1.87
Earned Dividends
Company Overview
CVS Health (previously CVS Corporation or CVS Caremark Corporation) is an American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain, CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager, and Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brands. The company was renamed CVS Health in 2014, following its decision to remove tobacco products from CVS Pharmacy store shelves. CVS (Consumer Value Stores) was founded in 1963 and its headquarters are located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. – Wikipedia
Why CVS?
CVS has dominated the pharmaceutical convenience store space and become the go-to for most patient refill orders/prescriptions. In addition, they have re-engineered themselves into an organization focused on customer health. To prove their dedication they even dumped tobacco products from all their stores. Although CVS has experienced slower growth, their position in the industry enables them to be more flexible to changing consumer habits/demands.
Top dog in the pharmaceutical convenience store space. CVS Health has been able to capture the majority of patients refill orders/prescriptions and is also a great place to pick-up last-minute items. Their push to excel in Healthcare products – dumping tobacco – is a testament to their focus on improving their consumers in all aspects. Slower growth, but good long-term company.
Change Log
Dividend = $1.18
May 4, 2020
Dividend = $1.18
February 3, 2020
Invested = $72.26 ; Purchased = 0.97926 shares @ $73.79
January 2, 2020
Dividend = $0.69
November 4, 2019
Invested = $53 ; Purchased = 0.81865 shares @ $64.74
October 15, 2019
Invested = $35.55 ; Purchased = 0.55477 shares @ $64.08
September 23, 2019
*New Position Started*