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Cardinal Health(NYSE) CAH

Market Cap$54.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1984)+41,354%
5 Year+407%
1 Year+58%
1 Month+5%
$234.91
+1.59%
+3.67Today
After hours$235.18+$0.27 (+0.11%)
Cardinal Health last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 235.172026-08-14
Cardinal Health stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.52%USD 236.402026-08-07
1 month+4.55%USD 224.942026-07-15
3 month+20.74%USD 194.782026-05-15
Year to date+15.25%USD 204.052025-12-31
1 year+58.18%USD 148.672025-08-14
3 year+171.97%USD 86.472023-08-15
5 year+407.18%USD 46.372021-08-13
Since inception+41,354.16%USD 0.571984-07-11

Cardinal Health Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$54.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$254.25B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.71B

EPS (TTM)

$7.24

P/E Ratio

32.49

Dividend

$2.05

Beta (Volatility)

0.39 (Low)

Price

$234.91

Volume

1,687,833.161

Open

$230.91

Previous Close

$235.17

Daily Range

$229.33 - $235.27

52-Week Range

$145.87 - $258.30

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

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About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health helps pharmacies and hospitals get the medical supplies and medicines they need to treat patients. It makes everyday healthcare items like gloves and surgical gowns while also moving branded and generic pills across a global supply chain. The company also supports doctors by managing the business side of their medical practices.

What Cardinal Health Does

  • Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions: Distributes branded and generic medicines, specialty drugs, and consumer healthcare products to various providers; accounts for 92% of segment revenue.
  • Global Medical Products and Distribution: Manufactures and sells Cardinal Health branded items like gloves, needles, and surgical drapes for hospitals and laboratories.
  • Other Services: Operates nuclear pharmacies, provides home healthcare solutions, and manages logistics for medical shipments.

A Busy Year for Acquisitions

  • Bought Solaris Health in November 2025 for $1.9 billion to add over 750 urology providers to its specialty platform.
  • Purchased Advanced Diabetes Supply Group in April 2025 for $1 billion to grow its home healthcare business.
  • Acquired a 73% stake in GI Alliance in January 2025 for $2.8 billion to expand into gastroenterology management.
  • Completed the $1.1 billion purchase of Integrated Oncology Network in December 2024 to support cancer care providers.
  • Repaid $500 million in debt during the first half of fiscal 2026 using available cash.

Moving Medicine at Scale

The company runs a massive logistics network that connects drug makers with local pharmacies and surgery centers. It uses specialized sourcing ventures like Red Oak Sourcing to negotiate better prices for generic medicines.

The Recent Numbers

  • Revenue rose 19% to $65.6 billion in Q2 fiscal 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
  • Operating income hit $707 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, a 29% increase from the prior year.
  • Net income reached $471 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, up 17.8% year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow grew to $555 million in Q2 fiscal 2026 from a loss in the previous year.

Bottom Line

Cardinal Health has transformed into a diversified services provider by acquiring several medical management platforms. This shift from simple distribution to hands-on practice management helps the company capture more value across the healthcare industry.

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Industry

Healthcare Providers and Services

Sector

Health Care

Employees

63,900

CEO

Jason M. Hollar, MBA

Website

www.cardinalhealth.com

Headquarters

Dublin, OH 43017, US

CAH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

3.84%

Operating Margin

1.03%

Net Income Margin

0.67%

Return on Equity

-59.73%

Return on Capital

36.99%

Return on Assets

2.99%

Earnings Yield

3.08%

Dividend Yield

0.87%

Payout Ratio

28.65%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$54.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

232.58M

Volume

1.69M

Avg. Volume

2.31M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$9.77B

Operating Income

$2.61B

EBITDA

$3.48B

Operating Cash Flow

$5.17B

Capital Expenditure

-$649.00M

Free Cash Flow

$4.53B

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.86B

Total Debt

$9.95B

Cardinal Health Performance Analysis

Cardinal Health annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 204,970,000,00013.0%
20242024-06-30USD 226,826,000,00010.7%
20252025-06-30USD 222,575,000,000-1.9%
20262026-06-30USD 254,232,000,00014.2%
Cardinal Health sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-306.4%
Q22025-12-312.2%
Q32026-03-31-6.9%
Q42026-06-304.8%
Cardinal Health annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 1.26N/A
20242024-06-30USD 3.45173.9%
20252025-06-30USD 6.4587.0%
20262026-06-30USD 7.2312.1%
Cardinal Health sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-09-3088.0%
Q22025-12-314.8%
Q32026-03-31-14.2%
Q42026-06-30N/A

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$63.86B

+6.1%

Gross Profit

$2.75B

+24.7%

Gross Margin

4.30%

N/A

Market Cap

$54.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$987.42K

N/A

Employees

55,392

N/A

Net Income

$394.00M

+64.9%

EBITDA

$1.12B

+67.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.86B

+25.3%

Total Debt

$9.95B

+6.5%

Accounts Receivable

$13.82B

+4.3%

Inventory

$17.30B

+2.8%

Long Term Debt

$7.87B

-8.9%

Short Term Debt

$2.08B

+191.7%

Return on Assets

2.99%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

19.51%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.43B

+10.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.69B

+10.8%

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Questions About CAH

What is the current price of Cardinal Health?

Cardinal Health is trading at $235.17 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Cardinal Health?

Over the past 52 weeks, Cardinal Health has traded between $145.87 and $258.30.

How much debt does Cardinal Health have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Cardinal Health reported total debt of $9.95B.

How much cash does Cardinal Health have on hand?

Cardinal Health reported $4.86B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Cardinal Health’s dividend yield?

Cardinal Health currently has a dividend yield of 0.87%.

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