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CVS Alternatives
The closest CVS alternative is PFE (5.73% yield, 5.3/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same healthcare sector as CVS (2.93% yield, 6.3/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to CVS in our universe is PFE — 2.80% higher yield than CVS (5.73% vs 2.93%) and a 5.3/10 safety score compared to CVS's 6.3/10.
Switching from CVS to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether CVS dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches CVS on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from CVS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE · Pfizer Inc. | 5.73% | 5.3/10 · Mixed | 2.80% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best CVS alternatives?
The closest CVS alternatives are PFE — all in the same healthcare sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. PFE is the single closest match at 5.73% yield and 5.3/10 safety, versus 2.93% and 6.3/10 for CVS.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to CVS?
Yes — PFE yields 5.73% versus CVS's 2.93%. Its safety score is 5.3/10 against CVS's 6.3/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to CVS?
We rank 1 similar stocks for CVS: PFE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks CVS on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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