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CVS Health (CVS) Model Not Broken, Buy on Weakness - Guggenheim
November 8, 2016 8:50 AM ESTGuggenheim analyst John Heinbockel said at flat 2017 at CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) doesn't mean the model is broken. He said patient, value investors should find the shares compelling..
Heinbocke commented, "With the shares off 15% pre-market (vs. 2% decline in the S&P), a... More
Mizuho Recommends Buying CVS (CVS) on Today's Weakness, Driven by Retail
November 8, 2016 8:46 AM ESTMizuho Securities analyst Ann Hynes weighed in on CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) after the company post rare guidance reduction on retail weakness.
Hynes commented, "CVS reported a 3Q beat (adjusted EPS of $1.64 versus consensus $1.57E), but lowered 2016E guidance by 1% at the midpoint. 2017E initial guidance was provided early (usually given in December) and its 10% below our and Street estimates at the mid-point. CVS also provided an updated on its long-term guidance at +10%, which is below current of +10-14% but in-line (or better) than Street expectations given the lack of generic introduction... More
CVS Health (CVS) Q3 Solid But Guidance Well Behind - Leerink
November 8, 2016 8:42 AM ESTLeerink Partners analyst David Larsen weighed in on CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) following solid Q3 results but disappointing guidance which has the stock down 15.3%.
Larsen commented, "This morning CVS reported 3Q:16 earnings. While earnings in the quarter were solid, guidance was disappointing.... More
CVS Health (CVS) Tops Q3 EPS by 7c; Trims, Narrows FY16 EPS Outlook
November 8, 2016 6:56 AM ESTCVS Health (NYSE: CVS) reported Q3 EPS of $1.64, $0.07 better than the analyst estimate of $1.57. Revenue for the quarter came in at $44.6 billion versus the consensus estimate of $45.29 billion.
CVS noted, Adjusted EPS excludes $197 million and $160 million of intangible asset amortization for the three months ended... More