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

1. CVS beat fourth-quarter earnings, raising 2025 profit outlook accordingly. 2. Shares up 45% in 2024, outperforming competitors like Walgreens and insurers. 3. Medical costs remain a concern, impacting insurance unit profitability. 4. Analysts express optimism for CVS's turnaround and improved margins by 2027. 5. CVS's integrated business model bolsters its competitive advantage in healthcare.