NYSE: CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Healthcare · Medical - Distribution
After hours: $229.00(-0.15%) · as of 7:15 PM ET
Market Cap
$53.72B
52w High
$243.21
52w Low
$137.75
P/E
34.72
Volume
810.42K
Outstanding Shares
234.21M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 46.71% over the last year. Revenue grew 12.8% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 1.02% to 0.92%. Free cash flow grew 80.07% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock is trading toward the richer end of its historical P/FCF range (74th percentile) while business metrics are improving. More of the upside is already embedded in the multiple now.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin is at 0.92% — continued expansion would be needed to justify the premium. Revenue growth of 12.8% is encouraging, but any deceleration puts the stretched multiple at risk. This read changes if revenue, margins, and cash flow continue to improve faster than expected — in that case the richer multiple could still prove conservative.
Company profile
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
Valuation
Stock splits
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
18
Buy
15
Hold
0
Sell
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Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 11, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $2.42 · Revenue est $65.15B
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Dividends
$2.05/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 30yrSafeCAH pays a dividend with a 0.89% dividend yield, 30 consecutive years of growth, growing at 1% annually, covered 3.7× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Annual Div / Share
$2.05
5yr CAGR
+1%
Doubles every ~69.7yr
Payout Ratio
31.49%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+1%
5yr CAGR
+1%
10yr CAGR
+2.44%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$1/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$9/yr $1/mo | $9/yr+5% $1/mo | $10/yr+10% $1/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 0.89% → 0.99% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
CAH has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.7× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.