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CAH Stock Chart & Stats
$213.99
-$0.20(-0.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$213.99
-$0.20(-0.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$137.75 - $243.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume818.36K
Average Volume (3M)2.26M
Market Cap
$55.54B
Enterprise Value$57.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.94B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.92B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.6
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
2.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.56
Shares Outstanding234,205,860
10 Day Avg. Volume2,111,752
30 Day Avg. Volume2,264,257
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)-14.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio21.89
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$250.00Price Target Upside16.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)12.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$276.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowConsistent multi-billion dollar free cash flow gives Cardinal durable financial flexibility to pay down debt, invest in growth (specialty and at‑home businesses), and return capital via buybacks. High cash conversion (~0.88x net income) supports multi‑year funding of strategic initiatives and M&A integration.
Scale & Diversified DistributionCardinal’s enormous distribution scale across pharmacies, health systems and growing specialty services creates durable procurement, logistics and customer contract advantages. Diversification into Specialty, At‑Home and theranostics shifts mix toward higher growth, reducing reliance on low‑margin commodity distribution over time.
Improving Profitability & ExecutionManagement’s ability to raise and narrow guidance while integrating acquisitions signals operational improvement and disciplined capital allocation. Strong quarter performance, tightened outlook, and targeted buybacks/debt prepayments indicate management is converting scale and mix advantages into sustained earnings and shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Negative Equity & High DebtA negative equity position combined with sizable debt materially reduces financial cushion and flexibility. This structural balance‑sheet weakness increases sensitivity to interest costs and limits capacity for opportunistic investment or absorbtion of shocks, making multi‑period strategic moves more costly and riskier.
Structurally Thin MarginsDistribution economics are high volume but low margin, leaving profits sensitive to pricing, mix shifts, and cost swings. Thin margins constrain internal buffers against tariffs, WAC/IRA pricing effects or generic mix, requiring flawless operational execution to protect long‑term earnings stability.
Regulatory/Tariff & Strategic Impairment RisksTariff exposure and uncertain refunds create unpredictable cash and profit impacts; a recent $184M goodwill impairment signals execution or valuation risk in MSO/strategic units. Combined regulatory and impairment issues can erode long‑term returns and complicate capital allocation decisions.
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CAH FAQ
What was Cardinal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cardinal Health lowest stock price was $137.75 and its highest was $243.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Cardinal Health’s market cap?
Cardinal Health’s market cap is $55.54B.
When is Cardinal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cardinal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Cardinal Health’s earnings last quarter?
Cardinal Health released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $3.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.795 by $0.375.
Is Cardinal Health overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cardinal Health’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cardinal Health pay dividends?
Cardinal Health pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.516 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.98%. See more information on Cardinal Health dividends here
What is Cardinal Health’s EPS estimate?
Cardinal Health’s EPS estimate is 2.42.
How many shares outstanding does Cardinal Health have?
Cardinal Health has 234,205,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cardinal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cardinal Health reported an EPS of $3.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.795. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.901%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cardinal Health?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CAH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cardinal Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$250.00 (16.83% Upside)
$250.00 (16.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 788.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-55.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.
CAH Company Deck
CAH Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted broad-based operational strength: solid top-line growth, outsized EPS improvement, robust free cash flow generation, meaningful outperformance in Specialty and other growth businesses, and a raised, narrowed FY26 outlook. Challenges noted include a $184M goodwill impairment for Navista, tariff-related pressure in the GMPD business with uncertain refunds (paid ~ $200M to date), higher headline SG&A and rising interest costs, and revenue mix headwinds from IRA/WAC adjustments and GLP-1 moderation. On balance the company emphasized durable fundamentals, disciplined capital deployment (including $1B of buybacks), successful integration of acquisitions and confidence in long-term targets.View all CAH earnings summariesCAH Revenue Breakdown
91.94% Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions
5.68% Global Medical Products and Distribution
2.42% Other
-0.04% Corporate

CAH Stock 12 Month Forecast
All Analysts
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Average Price Target
$250.00
▲(16.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.25% Insiders
22.70% Mutual Funds
0.27% Other Institutional Investors
48.06% Public Companies and Individual Investors










