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Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share is computed using the treasury stock method. Stock options and SARs to purchase 8 million, 8 million and 4 million shares of common stock were outstanding, but were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive.

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:
In millions, except per share amounts202420232022
Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
Net income attributable to CVS Health$4,614 $8,344 $4,311 
Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
Weighted average shares, basic1,259 1,285 1,312 
Restricted stock units and performance stock units2 3 6 
Stock options and SARs1 2 5 
Weighted average shares, diluted1,262 1,290 1,323 
Earnings per share:
Basic$3.67 $6.49 $3.29 
Diluted$3.66 $6.47 $3.26