Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
In millions, except per share amounts	2023		2022		2023		2022
Numerator for earnings (loss) per share calculation:
Net income (loss) attributable to CVS Health	$	2,261	$	(3,406)	$	6,298	$	1,977
Denominator for earnings (loss) per share calculation:
Weighted average shares, basic	1,287		1,315		1,284		1,313
Restricted stock units and performance stock units	2		—		3		6
Stock options and stock appreciation rights	1		—		2		5
Weighted average shares, diluted	1,290		1,315		1,289		1,324
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	1.76	$	(2.59)	$	4.90	$	1.51
Diluted	$	1.75	$	(2.59)	$	4.88	$	1.49