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Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)

Cardinal Health, Inc. is a healthcare company listed on the NYSE under the ticker CAH. The business operates in the United States and internationally through two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. It serves hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients at home with customized products and support services. Its activities include distribution of branded, generic, specialty, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, along with pharmacy management services, pharmacy operations, and pharmaceutical repackaging. Cardinal Health also manufactures, sources, and distributes a broad range of medical, surgical, and laboratory products, including gloves, needles, syringe disposal products, wound care items, surgical apparel, fluid management systems, urology products, and procedure kits. In addition, it provides supply chain solutions and radiopharmaceutical-related services. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CAH
$265.67
17.5% Upside
Fair
$250.53
10.8% Upside
Fair
Great
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2.0632
0.9%
August 11, 2026
34.1x
-18.7x
0.2x
52.872 B
58.091 B
14.4%
99.8%
6.5
31.6%
282.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$265.67

Estimated upside of 17.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$330.95

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$73.67

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$293.62

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$123.65

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$214.75

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$250.53

Analysts imply upside of 10.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

250.7 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

255.8 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

3.994 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

3.999 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.70

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

6.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

282.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 11, 2026

Days to Earnings

21

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.9%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.0632

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

31.6%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 12 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 12
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$265.67
Estimated upside 17.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 17.5%
Analyst Target
$250.53
Implied upside 10.8%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is $265.67. This implies an estimated upside of 17.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 17.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is $250.53. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 10.8%.

The current financial health read for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is August 11, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.9%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.0632.

The current P/E ratio listed for Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is 34.1x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Cardinal Health Inc is 52.872 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Cardinal Health Inc is 58.091 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Cardinal Health Inc is NYSE-CAH, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE-CAH) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Cardinal Health Inc is 14.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Cardinal Health Inc is 99.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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