Cardinal Health, Inc.
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $60.59B
- P/E (TTM)
- 35.35
- Forward P/E
- 32.23
- Dividend yield
- 0.80%
- 52-week range
- $156.81$258.30
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.82M
Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $254.82 - $259.21 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $258.30 |
| 52-Week Low | $156.81 |
| Open | $258.21 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.50M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.82M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 254.06B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.71B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 4.53B |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.22 |
| Profit Margin | 0.67% |
| Operating Margin | 1.16% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.05 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.80% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.42% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 60.59B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 237.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 35.35 |
| Forward P/E | 32.23 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.24 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | -22.24 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.25 |
| 50-Day MA | $235.13 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $220.36 |
| 1-Year Change | +60.62% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Cardinal Health at a Glance
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Cardinal Health (CAH) has a market capitalization of $60.59B. The stock trades at 35.4× trailing earnings, 32.2× forward earnings and 0.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.71B on revenue of $254.06B (a 0.7% profit margin) and generated $4.53B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 14.2% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $4.86B in cash and securities against $8.89B of debt, a net debt position of $4.03B.
Cardinal Health pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.05 per share a year, a 0.80% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 28% payout ratio and 40 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 60.6% over the past year. At $255.64 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $156.81 to $258.30, above its 200-day moving average of $220.36.
Based on 19 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $272.58, 6.6% above the Oct 22, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal Health
What is the current stock price for CAH?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, CAH stock trades at $255.64. The 52-week range is $156.81–$258.30, with a day range of $254.82–$259.21.
What is the P/E ratio for CAH?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Cardinal Health's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 35.4, meaning investors pay $35.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 32.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Cardinal Health operates in the Healthcare sector.
Does CAH pay dividends?
Yes, Cardinal Health pays a 0.80% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($2.05 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 28.4%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CAH?
Based on ratings from 19 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CAH is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $272.58, a 6.6% upside from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $255.64.
What is the market cap of CAH?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Cardinal Health's market capitalization is $60.59B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Cardinal Health operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Distribution industry.