Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CAH
  • Rev/Share 984.4958
  • Book/Share -11.4748
  • PB -18.0215
  • Debt/Equity -3.1372
  • CurrentRatio 0.957
  • ROIC 0.1177

 

  • MktCap 51795719156.0
  • FreeCF/Share 18.7059
  • PFCF 11.6343
  • PE 32.5292
  • Debt/Assets 0.1635
  • DivYield 0.0093
  • ROE -0.55

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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 Citigroup Neutral Buy -- -- Jan. 9, 2026
Initiation CAH Barclays -- Overweight -- $243 Dec. 9, 2025
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

Pharma, Specialty Units Likely to Drive Cardinal Health's Q2 Earnings
CAH
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal Health's second-quarter earnings might have been driven by Pharma and Specialty Solutions, as strong utilization and GLP-1 momentum must have raised revenues and EPS.

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
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Published: February 03, 2026 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 (CAH) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Cardinal (CAH) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Cardinal (CAH), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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4 Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Dips to12-Year Low
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With consumer confidence at a 12-year low, low-beta picks AEE, FTS, CAH and JJSF stand out as defensive plays to weather volatility.

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4 Stocks With Strong Coverage Ratios to Buy in a Tight Market
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CASY, CAH, EAT and FLS stand out with strong interest coverage ratios as investors seek stability in a tighter market.

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5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Watch Amid Steady Start to Q4 Earnings Season
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Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As inflation cools and Q4 earnings season shows strength, brokers back stocks like CAH, AN, TGT, AVT and ABM for potential upside.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
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Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal (CAH) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Is Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Here's Why Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health Upgraded As It Maintains Investment-Grade Status And Position In Radiopharmaceuticals
CAH
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal Health gets upgraded to a buy, despite its price having gone up over 100% since my bullish call in early 2024. CAH could benefit from longer-term macro demand for medical supplies, mitigating near-term provider margin pressures. Recent growth drivers include positive FY26 guidance, the Solaris Health acquisition, innovative product launches, and advances in nuclear medicine mentioned in the article.

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4 Medical Supply Stocks Poised to Gain in a Prospering Industry
ALGN, CAH, MCK, WST
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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 ALGN.

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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Published: January 16, 2026 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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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Cardinal (CAH)
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cardinal (CAH) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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Will Cardinal (CAH) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CAH
Published: January 15, 2026 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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These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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5 Broker-Friendly Stocks to Keep an Eye on as Inflation Concerns Ease
AAL, ABG, AN, ARCB, CAH
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript
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Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript

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Should Value Investors Buy Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock?
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Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Buy These 5 Dividend Growth Stocks Amid Conflicting Labor Market Data
CAH, DCI, FOX, KGC, WWD
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend-growth stocks like CAH stand out as labor data sends mixed signals, offering income stability and growth amid economic uncertainty.

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Why Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 MedTech Stocks That Crushed the S&P 500 Over the Past Year
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Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TransMedics, KORU Medical Systems and Cardinal Health beat the S&P 500 as execution, earnings visibility and company-specific catalysts drove gains.

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Why Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Sentiment: Positive

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.

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4 Stocks With Solid Interest Coverage to Navigate the 2026 Market
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AMZN, CAH, LRN and EAT stand out with strong interest coverage ratios to help weather 2026's shifting market tides.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Cardinal Health (CAH) Right Now?
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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4 Large-Cap MedTech Stocks to Keep Winning Streaks Alive in 2026
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

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