Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

NYSE: CAH · Real-Time Price · USD
187.27
-4.22 (-2.20%)
May 7, 2026, 1:35 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap43.86B +35.8%
Revenue (ttm)250.74B +12.8%
Net Income1.56B -0.1%
EPS6.54 +2.5%
Shares Out 234.21M
PE Ratio29.29
Forward PE16.65
Dividend$2.04 (1.09%)
Ex-Dividend DateJul 1, 2026
Volume1,017,328
Open191.60
Previous Close191.49
Day's Range186.15 - 192.39
52-Week Range137.75 - 233.60
Beta0.54
AnalystsBuy
Price Target231.55 (+23.65%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About CAH

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. The company provides customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients in the home. It distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products.... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1979
Employees 57,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CAH
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Cardinal Health's revenue was $222.58 billion, a decrease of -1.87% compared to the previous year's $226.83 billion. Earnings were $1.56 billion, an increase of 83.22%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 12 analysts, the average rating for CAH stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $231.55, which is an increase of 23.65% from the latest price.

Price Target
$231.55
(23.65% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Cardinal Health Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend

DUBLIN, Ohio, May 5, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that its Board of Directors approved an increase to its quarterly dividend to $0.5158 per share, out of the Compa...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Cardinal Health price target lowered to $215 from $243 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Lisa Gill lowered the firm’s price target on Cardinal Health (CAH) to $215 from $243 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly –

3 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health price target lowered to $248 from $257 at Baird

Baird lowered the firm’s price target on Cardinal Health (CAH) to $248 from $257 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results

6 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health price target raised to $255 from $251 at TD Cowen

TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Cardinal Health (CAH) to $255 from $251 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following quarterly

6 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health price target lowered to $245 from $249 at Citi

Citi analyst Daniel Grosslight lowered the firm’s price target on Cardinal Health (CAH) to $245 from $249 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly –

6 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health price target lowered to $240 from $260 at BofA

BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Cardinal Health (CAH) to $240 from $260 to reflect lower peer multiples, while keeping a Buy rating on the shares. The firm notes

7 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health raises FY26 EPS view to $10.70-$10.80 from $10.15-$10.35

Consensus $10.31. Raises FY26 adjusted free cash flow view to $3.3B-$3.7B from $3B-$3.5B. Lowers FY26 tax rate view to 19% from 21%-23%. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source

7 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

Q3 saw double-digit revenue and profit growth, led by specialty and pharma, with robust results in other growth businesses. Guidance for EPS and free cash flow was raised, reflecting operational strength, tax benefits, and successful M&A integration.

7 days ago - Transcripts

Cardinal Health Rises. A Guidance Hike Powers the Stock Past These Weak Points.

Cardinal Health raises its fiscal-year adjusted earnings guidance for the second time this year, helping investors look past mixed quarterly performance.

7 days ago - Barrons

Cardinal Health Lifts Outlook Again as Revenue Rises

Cardinal Health once again raised its full-year outlook after logging higher-than-expected adjusted earnings in the third quarter.

7 days ago - WSJ

Cardinal Health lifts annual profit forecast on strong demand for specialty drugs

Drug distributor Cardinal Health on Thursday raised its 2026 profit forecast range, betting on ​strong demand for costly specialty medicines and branded ‌drugs at its pharmaceuticals unit.

7 days ago - Reuters

Cardinal Health reports Q3 EPS $3.17, consensus $2.79

Reports Q3 revenue $60.94B, consensus $62.24B. “An excellent third quarter extends our FY26 momentum, due to the durability and resilience of our business,” said Jason Hollar, CEO of Cardinal Health

7 days ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Raises Outlook

Revenue increased 11% to $60.9 billion GAAP 1 operating earnings decreased 30% to $509 million; GAAP diluted EPS decreased 20% to $1.69 Non-GAAP operating earnings increased 18% to $956 million; non-G...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cardinal Health initiated with an Outperform at William Blair

William Blair initiated coverage of Cardinal Health (CAH) with an Outperform rating. The firm says the company’s pharmaceutical distribution platform creates a “durable competitive moat” and supports ...

9 days ago - TheFly

Cramer says look to these 4 stocks to go with your high-flying tech names

CNBC's Jim Cramer urged investors to look at parts of the market that have already been beaten down. He highlighted four stocks in the health-care sector as alternatives to high-flying technology and ...

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13 days ago - CNBC

Cardinal Health report highlights growing momentum to expand advanced therapies into community care settings

Research confirms advanced therapies are moving beyond inpatient hospitals, with providers increasingly supporting partnerships that bring life-changing treatments closer to patients' homes. DUBLIN, O...

23 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cardinal Health price target lowered to $240 from $260 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI analyst Elizabeth Anderson lowered the firm’s price target on Cardinal Health (CAH) to $240 from $260 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm made several

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health expands Actinium-225 production capabilities

Cardinal Health (CAH) announced a significant expansion of its Actinium-225 production capabilities at the company’s Center for Theranostics Advancement in Indianapolis, Indiana. The addition of a hig...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health expands Actinium-225 production capabilities

Cardinal Health (CAH) announced a significant expansion of its Actinium-225 production capabilities at the company’s Center for Theranostics Advancement in Indianapolis, Indiana. The addition of a hig...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health expands Actinium-225 production capacity to support growing demand for novel cancer therapies

DUBLIN, Ohio, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) today announced a significant expansion of its Actinium-225 (Ac-225) production capabilities at the company's Center for Theranos...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Cardinal Health to Announce Third-Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2026 on April 30

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) plans to release third-quarter financial results for its fiscal year 2026 on April 30 as previously indicated, prior to the ope...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Cardinal chair Gregory Kenny to retire, Patricia Hemingway Hall to succeed

Cardinal Health (CAH) announced that its board of directors has appointed Patricia Hemingway Hall to succeed Gregory Kenny as chair of the board following Kenny’s retirement, effective immediately. Ke...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Cardinal Health Appoints Patricia A. Hemingway Hall as Board Chair

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Patricia A. Hemingway Hall to succeed Gregory B.

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Cardinal Health Transcript: Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Strong first-half results were driven by robust demand, effective execution, and strategic investments, leading to raised guidance across all business segments. The company’s differentiated M&A strategy and focus on specialty areas, combined with operational improvements and a disciplined capital framework, position it for continued growth amid favorable market trends and industry changes.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Cardinal Health Transcript: Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Strong demand and operational excellence have driven double-digit profit growth across all business segments, with specialty and at-home care as key growth drivers. Strategic acquisitions, integration of technology, and disciplined capital allocation are positioning the company for sustained success amid regulatory and market changes.

2 months ago - Transcripts