CVS Stock Plummets on Earnings Miss, Lowered Guidance

Key TakeawaysCVS shares tumbled Wednesday following the release of first-quarter results that missed analysts' expectations.The retail pharmacy giant also lowered its full-year guidance for earnings per share.Profits were hit as health care costs rose and CVS said Medicare utilization increased.CVS has struggled with having to pay out more to policyholders of its health insurance businesses as many people underwent procedures they may have delayed during the pandemic. CVS Health (CVS) shares tumbled close t ...