Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CAH
  • Rev/Share 931.2887
  • Book/Share -11.0209
  • PB -13.026
  • Debt/Equity -3.0662
  • CurrentRatio 0.9351
  • ROIC 0.115

 

  • MktCap 36194006580.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.7406
  • PFCF 19.5643
  • PE 23.2064
  • Debt/Assets 0.1605
  • DivYield 0.0134
  • ROE -0.5205

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CAH Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $179 June 3, 2025
Upgrade CAH Jefferies Hold Buy $140 $150 Feb. 5, 2025
Upgrade CAH TD Cowen Hold Buy $130 $144 Jan. 8, 2025
Upgrade CAH Evercore ISI In-line Outperform -- $140 Jan. 7, 2025
Upgrade CAH BofA Securities Neutral Buy $132 $145 Jan. 6, 2025
Upgrade CAH Wells Fargo Underweight Equal Weight $101 $127 Dec. 13, 2024
Resumed CAH Mizuho -- Outperform -- $139 Dec. 4, 2024

News

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Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal (CAH) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal (CAH) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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All You Need to Know About Cardinal (CAH) Rating Upgrade to Buy
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal (CAH) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Should Value Investors Buy Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock?
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend
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Published: August 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DUBLIN, Ohio , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that its Board of Directors approved its quarterly dividend of $0.5107 per share, out of the Company's capital surplus. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2025.

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Cardinal Health to Acquire Solaris Health for Urology Expansion
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Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CAH is set to buy Solaris Health for $2.4B, boosting urology presence with 750+ providers and expanding Specialty Alliance reach.

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After Plunging 9.1% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Cardinal (CAH)
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Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Cardinal (CAH) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Cardinal (CAH): Read This Before Placing a Bet
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Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Cardinal Health to Extend Reach by Acquiring Solaris Health
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal Health's multi-specialty management services organization (MSO), The Specialty Alliance, plans to acquire urology MSO Solaris Health. Cardinal Health will enable the acquisition by providing about $1.9 billion in cash to The Specialty Alliance and will own about 75% of The Specialty Alliance after the acquisition of Solaris Health, Cardinal Health said in a Tuesday (Aug.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Hanesbrands, On Holding, Cardinal Health, and More
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

U.S. equities gained at midday after the latest report on consumer inflation came in lower than expected, boosting hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 traded at record highs, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up as well.

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CAH Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, '26 EPS View Up, Stock Falls
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal Health's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results benefit from solid Medical and Other segments' revenue growth. However, OptumRx contract expiry hurts Pharmaceutical segment sales.

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 12, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron E. Alt - Chief Financial Officer Jason M.

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4 Dental Supplies Stocks Likely to Gain Amid Rising Tariff Risks
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Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here, we discuss four stocks from the Dental Supplies industry that are likely to generate wealth for investors amid tariff uncertainty. These are MCK, CAH, WST and COO.

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Can Sustained Product Demand Drive CAH Stock Before Q4 Earnings?
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Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The continued solid uptake of Cardinal Health's products is expected to have driven fiscal fourth-quarter revenues despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Cardinal (CAH) Q4 Earnings
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Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Cardinal (CAH), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.

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Should Value Investors Buy Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock?
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health Foundation expands Equity Rx to increase access to prescription medications, bringing total investment to $5M
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Grant funds will also launch the development of Ohio's first statewide prescription drug repository DUBLIN, Ohio , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) announced today the expansion of Equity Rx, to help meet the needs of people across Ohio and beyond who cannot afford their prescription medications. Launched as a pilot in Ohio in 2023, Equity Rx was created through a partnership of the Cardinal Health Foundation, the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) (an Ohio charitable healthcare organization) and St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now
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Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Medical Stocks Lagging Cardinal Health (CAH) This Year?
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Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Cardinal Health (CAH) and Biotricity Inc. (BTCY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Will Cardinal (CAH) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal (CAH) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
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Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the closing of the recent trading day, Cardinal Health (CAH) stood at $164.93, denoting a +1.82% move from the preceding trading day.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
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Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

In the most recent trading session, Cardinal Health (CAH) closed at $161.98, indicating a -1.47% shift from the previous trading day.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Investors Undervaluing Cardinal Health (CAH) Right Now?
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Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Cardinal (CAH): Should You Buy?
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Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal (CAH) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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About Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

  • IPO Date 1983-08-04
  • Website https://www.cardinalhealth.com
  • Industry Medical - Distribution
  • CEO Jason M. Hollar
  • Employees 47922

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as an integrated healthcare services and products company in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It provides customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients in the home. The company operates in two segments, Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. The segment also provides services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers for specialty pharmaceutical products; operates nuclear pharmacies and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities; repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products; and offers medication therapy management and patient outcomes services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, as well as provides pharmacy management services to hospitals. The Medical segment manufactures, sources, and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices that include exam and surgical gloves; needles, syringe, and sharps disposals; compressions; incontinences; nutritional delivery products; wound care products; single-use surgical drapes, gowns, and apparels; fluid suction and collection systems; urology products; operating room supply products; and electrode product lines. The segment also distributes a range of national brand products, including medical, surgical, and laboratory products; provides supply chain services and solutions to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare providers; and assembles and sells sterile, and non-sterile procedure kits. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.