Research Update: CVS Caremark Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB+' Rating Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: CVS Caremark Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB+' Rating Affirmed

Research Update: CVS Caremark Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB+' Rating Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: CVS Caremark Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB+' Rating Affirmed
Published May 09, 2011
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Abstract:

Operating results at U.S. pharmacy operator CVS Caremark's retail division remain strong, largely offsetting weakness at the PBM division. We revised the outlook on CVS Caremark to stable from negative given our expectations that overall operating results will remain relatively stable due to continued strength at retail and despite ongoing operating pressure at the PBM division in 2011, resulting in relatively stable credit protection measures. The outlook revision also reflects our expectations that CVS Caremark is committed to maintaining a moderate financial policy despite an increase in share repurchases and dividend, funded with free cash flow generation On May 9, 2011, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on CVS Caremark Corp. to stable from negative. We also affirmed

  
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RESEARCH Research Update: CVS Caremark Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable; '###+' Rating Affirmed Publication date: 09-May-2011 Primary Credit Analyst: Ana Lai, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7895; ana_lai@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:...

  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: CVS Caremark Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB+' Rating Affirmed" May 09, 2011. Alacra Store. May 05, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-CVS-Caremark-Corp-Outlook-Revised-To-Stable-BBB-Rating-Affirmed-865459>
  
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