Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the respective periods:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
In millions, except per share amounts	2021		2020
Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
Net income attributable to CVS Health	$	2,223	$	2,007
Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
Weighted average shares, basic	1,313		1,306
Effect of dilutive securities	9		6
Weighted average shares, diluted	1,322		1,312
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.69	$	1.54
Diluted	$	1.68	$	1.53