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CVS shares are up 45% this year — here's why it may be starting to turn its business around

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CVS posted a big beat on fourth-quarter earnings and a 2025 profit outlook that was in line with expectations.

The retail drugstore chain's stock plummeted more than 40% in 2024 after it missed earnings estimates for three straight quarters and withdrew its annual forecast.

CVS isn't out of the woods yet, but some analysts are more optimistic about the company's ability to navigate those challenges moving forward.

CVS ' full-year guidance assumes medical costs will not exceed 2024 levels.

The company last year said it would make significant changes to its Medicare Advantage plans for 2025 .

Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut said that is likely due to the company's unique position as a company that owns all three assets.