CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drugstore chain struggles to right its path

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down, with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health-care giant struggling on several fronts. CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings and said investors should not rely on guidance it laid out in August. Lynch will be replaced by veteran CVS Health executive David Joyner.

CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drugstore chain struggles to right its path
Earlier this year CVS Health cuts its 2024 profit forecast due to an increase in Medicare-related costs.

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down, with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health-care giant struggling on several fronts. CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings and said investors should not rely on guidance it laid out in August. Lynch will be replaced by veteran CVS Health executive David Joyner.

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