Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

US — Healthcare Sector
Peers: MCK  COR  HSIC  OMI  BDX  BAX  BEN 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CAH
  • Rev/Share 926.1917
  • Book/Share -7.9083
  • PB -12.6366
  • Debt/Equity -2.6048
  • CurrentRatio 0.9436
  • ROIC 0.1279

 

  • MktCap 37047443940.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.1625
  • PFCF 15.1896
  • PE 23.9107
  • Debt/Assets 0.154
  • DivYield 0.0131
  • ROE -0.5014

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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

Cardinal Health lifts full-year profit forecast again on specialty medicine sales
CAH
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Drug distributor Cardinal Health on Thursday raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted profit forecast for the fourth time, betting on strong demand for costly specialty medicines and branded drugs.

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Cardinal Health Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results and Raises Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
CAH
Published: May 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Revenue was flat at $54.9 billion; revenue increased 19% excluding the impact of the previously communicated customer contract expiration GAAP 1 operating earnings were $730 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $2.10 Non-GAAP operating earnings increased 21% to $807 million, driven by segment profit growth across all of the company's operating segments; non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 13% to $2.35 Fiscal year 2025 non-GAAP EPS guidance2 raised and narrowed to $8.05 to $8.15, from $7.85 to $8.00 GI Alliance announces expansion into urology specialty therapeutic area DUBLIN, Ohio , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today reported third quarter …

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MedTech Stocks' Earnings to Watch on May 1: BDX, CAH, BAX, DXCM & SYK
BAX, BDX, CAH, DXCM, SYK
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

This earnings season so far has reflected a continued recovery in sales for companies within the Medical sector. Earnings have increased year over year, albeit at a slower pace than revenues.

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Can Sustained Product Demand Drive CAH Stock Before Q3 Earnings?
CAH
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now
CAH, VRTX
Published: April 22, 2025 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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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Medical Stocks Now
CAH, THC
Published: April 21, 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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4 Stocks to Watch as Dental Supplies Recovers Amid Tariff Headwind
CAH, CNMD, MMSI, XRAY
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here we discuss four stocks from the Dental Supplies industry that are likely to earn wealth for investors. These are CAH, MMSI, XRAY and CNMD.

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Here's Why Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Strong Value Stock
CAH
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Medical Names
CAH, IDXX
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Will Cardinal (CAH) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CAH
Published: April 03, 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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Are Medical Stocks Lagging Cardinal Health (CAH) This Year?
CAH
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Cardinal Health (CAH) and Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Should Value Investors Buy Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock?
CAH
Published: March 27, 2025 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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Forget Tech: Buy These 5 Non-Tech High Flyers of Q1
CAH, CME, CNP, TPR, WEC
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Here we discuss five non-tech stocks that have provided double-digit returns year to date, defying the negative trends of U.S. stock markets. These are TPR, WEC, CNP, CME and CEH.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
CAH
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Cardinal Health (CAH) closed at $133.98 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.93% move from the prior day.

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Why Cardinal Health (CAH) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
CAH
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cardinal Health to Announce Third-Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2025 on May 1
CAH
Published: March 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DUBLIN, Ohio , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) plans to release third-quarter financial results for its fiscal year 2025 on May 1, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will webcast a discussion of these results beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Leerink's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)
CAH
Published: March 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH ) Leerink's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference Call March 12, 2025 8:40 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Alt - Chief Financial Officer Matt Sims - Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Mike Cherny - Leerink Mike Cherny Perfect. We'll get started here.

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5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Keep an Eye on After Recent Analyst Upgrades
ABM, CAH, CWH, DAN, DXC
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors should monitor stocks like Dana, Camping World, ABM, Cardinal Health and DXC for high returns.

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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.