Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

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

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
In millions, except per share amounts	2022		2021		2022		2021
Numerator for earnings (loss) per share calculation:
Net income (loss) attributable to CVS Health	$	(3,416)	$	1,598	$	1,847	$	6,604
Denominator for earnings (loss) per share calculation:
Weighted average shares, basic	1,315		1,321		1,313		1,318
Restricted stock units and performance stock units	—		4		6		5
Stock options and stock appreciation rights	—		4		5		3
Weighted average shares, diluted	1,315		1,329		1,324		1,326
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(2.60)	$	1.21	$	1.41	$	5.01
Diluted	$	(2.60)	$	1.20	$	1.40	$	4.98