CVS Health Plans 60 New Stores in 2026 as apricus Cuts Stake 90.5%
CVS Health will open about 60 new stores in 2026—its first net growth after 270 closures in 2025 and roughly 800 net closures since 2022—and launch nearly 20 pharmacy-only units, the first opening this month. Q4 saw apricus wealth LLC reduce its stake by 90.5% to 4,135 shares.
1. Store Expansion Plans
CVS Health will add approximately 60 new locations in 2026, marking its first net increase following a contraction that included 270 closures in 2025 and roughly 800 net closures since 2022. The planned openings will span full-format stores, in-Target outlets and traditional pharmacy units to optimize market coverage.
2. Pharmacy-Only Format Rollout
The company intends to inaugurate nearly 20 pharmacy-only units next year, focusing on health and wellness products alongside prescriptions in spaces under half the size of standard branches. The first location opened this month to evaluate customer response to a streamlined, health-centric retail model.
3. Institutional Stake Reduction
In the fourth quarter apricus wealth LLC reduced its CVS Health holding by 90.5%, selling 39,325 shares to retain just 4,135 shares of the company’s stock. This move reflects waning institutional interest as CVS adjusts its retail strategy.