WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition
CVS
CVS is the brand of CVS Health Corporation, a US healthcare company that combines CVS Pharmacy retail stores with the Aetna health insurer and the Caremark pharmacy benefits manager. In 2025 it posted record revenues of US$402.1bn, up 7.8%, though GAAP earnings per share were US$1.39, and it holds BBB-range credit ratings. Its CVS app and ExtraCare loyalty programme are widely used, and it has strong US search presence. WCRC's research found the brand strongest in its digital footprint, built on the app and ExtraCare, in very high US media presence, and in the sheer scale of its integrated pharmacy, insurance and benefits business.
- Region
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- WCRC research
- Research Matrix screening
What WCRC found
Widely used CVS app and ExtraCare loyalty programme, with strong US search presence.
Record 2025 revenues of US$402.1bn across pharmacy, insurance and benefits management.
Integrated model joining CVS Pharmacy stores with Aetna and Caremark.
What holds it back: Regulatory issues hold it back, from multi-billion-dollar opioid settlements in 2022 to ongoing scrutiny of its pharmacy benefits business.
Status in the 2026 edition
CVS was screened on the six-dimension WCRC Research Matrix for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.
Questions people ask
Is CVS in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?
CVS was screened on the six-dimension WCRC Research Matrix for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
Which Healthcare & Life Sciences brands are ranked in 2026?
No Healthcare & Life Sciences brand reached the 2026 top 100.