Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)
NYSE: CAH · Real-Time Price · USD
205.71
+3.97 (1.97%)
At close: Jun 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
207.43
+1.72 (0.84%)
After-hours: Jun 5, 2026, 7:40 PM EDT
Cardinal Health Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 17 analysts polled by S&P Global, Cardinal Health stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $245.27. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 19.23% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $215 (+4.52%) and the highest is $275 (+33.68%).
Price Target: $245.27 (+19.23%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Cardinal Health stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains $240 | Buy | Maintains | $240 | +16.67% | May 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $255 | Buy | Reiterates | $255 | +23.96% | May 5, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Maintains $248 | Buy | Maintains | $248 | +20.56% | May 5, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Hold Reiterates $243 → $215 | Hold | Reiterates | $243 → $215 | +4.52% | May 4, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Buy Maintains $257 → $248 | Buy | Maintains | $257 → $248 | +20.56% | May 1, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
255.94B
from 222.58B
Increased by 14.99%
Revenue Next Year
277.26B
from 255.94B
Increased by 8.33%
EPS This Year
10.77
from 8.24
Increased by 30.69%
EPS Next Year
11.98
from 10.77
Increased by 11.23%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 257.8B | ||
| Avg | 255.9B | ||
| Low | 254.6B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15.8% | ||
| Avg | 15.0% | ||
| Low | 14.4% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 10.80 | ||
| Avg | 10.77 | ||
| Low | 10.71 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31.1% | ||
| Avg | 30.7% | ||
| Low | 30.0% |