Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)Healthcare | Medical Distribution | Dublin, United States | NYSE
213.99 USD
+0.89
(0.418%)
⇧
(April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 213.91 -0.08 (-0.080%) ⇩ (April 17, 2026, 7:19 p.m. EDT) Short-term: ★★★☆☆ | Long-term: ★★★★☆ | Dividends: ★★★★☆ |
Hot Take | April 11, 2026, 1:35 p.m. EDT
Cardinal Health (CAH) presents a mixed investment opportunity. Short-term traders may find the recent price movements and options activity intriguing, with potential for momentum or a buy-the-dip strategy. The stock has shown resilience despite the overall healthcare sector's volatility. Long-term investors should consider the company's solid fundamentals, including positive earnings growth and revenue growth, along with the recent analyst recommendations. The dividend yield is modest but consistent, which is a positive for income-focused investors. However, the negative book value and low price-to-book ratio suggest caution. Overall, CAH could be a good candidate for long-term holding, especially with the recent dip offering a potential entry point. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| AutoARIMA ✓ | 0.025664 |
| AutoETS | 0.026375 |
| AutoTheta | 0.028557 |
| MSTL | 0.029213 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: AutoARIMA
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 80% |
| H-stat | 0.21 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.339 |
| Excess Kurtosis | -1.05 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Ex Dividend Date | 2026-03-31 |
| Last Dividend Date | 2026-03-31 |
| Revenue per Share | 1025.883 |
| Market Cap | 50,355,273,728 |
| Trailing P/E | 30.79 |
| Forward P/E | 18.47 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| Profit Margins | 0.68% |
| Website | https://www.cardinalhealth.com |
As of April 11, 2026, 1:35 p.m. EDT: Options speculators are showing mixed signals. The recent calls and puts data indicate a cautious outlook with elevated volatility (IV) and significant open interest (OI) in both directions. The ATM strikes are often anchored, suggesting a focus on the current price level. However, there are notable OI walls at higher strikes, which could indicate potential for upward movement. The presence of significant OI at lower strikes may suggest some bearish sentiment or a defensive stance. Overall, the market appears to be in a state of uncertainty, with both bullish and bearish positions being actively traded.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.24% | 1.13% | 1.69% | 2.46% |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 0.511000 | 0.241015 |
| 2026-01-02 | 0.511000 | 0.248998 |
| 2025-10-01 | 0.511000 | 0.325154 |
| 2025-07-01 | 0.511000 | 0.313378 |
| 2025-04-01 | 0.506000 | 0.373156 |
| 2025-01-02 | 0.506000 | 0.435176 |
| 2024-10-01 | 0.506000 | 0.467508 |
| 2024-07-01 | 0.506000 | 0.530047 |
| 2024-03-28 | 0.501000 | 0.460865 |
| 2023-12-29 | 0.501000 | 0.513902 |
| 2023-10-02 | 0.501000 | 0.602703 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.501000 | 0.553702 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.496000 | 0.690319 |
| 2022-12-30 | 0.496000 | 0.682508 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.496000 | 0.791862 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.496000 | 1.017612 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.491000 | 0.937308 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.491000 | 1.041018 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.491000 | 1.094041 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.491000 | 0.956932 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.486000 | 0.897802 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.486000 | 1.026333 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.486000 | 1.181564 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.486000 | 1.074065 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.481000 | 1.168178 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.481000 | 1.118310 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.481000 | 1.210111 |
| 2019-06-28 | 0.481000 | 1.224808 |
| 2019-03-29 | 0.476000 | 1.198008 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.476000 | 1.306341 |
| 2018-09-28 | 0.476000 | 1.090585 |
| 2018-06-29 | 0.476000 | 1.216768 |
| 2018-03-29 | 0.462000 | 0.928804 |
| 2017-12-29 | 0.462000 | 0.957247 |
| 2017-09-29 | 0.462000 | 0.882993 |
| 2017-06-29 | 0.462000 | 0.760388 |
| 2017-03-30 | 0.449000 | 0.712207 |
| 2016-12-29 | 0.449000 | 0.808375 |
| 2016-09-29 | 0.449000 | 0.765282 |
| 2016-06-29 | 0.449000 | 0.765814 |
| 2016-03-30 | 0.387000 | 0.627563 |
| 2015-12-30 | 0.387000 | 0.569538 |
| 2015-09-29 | 0.387000 | 0.675007 |
| 2015-06-29 | 0.387000 | 0.621540 |
| 2015-03-30 | 0.343000 | 0.510337 |
| 2014-12-30 | 0.343000 | 0.568513 |
| 2014-09-29 | 0.343000 | 0.617654 |
| 2014-06-27 | 0.343000 | 0.678511 |
| 2014-03-28 | 0.303000 | 0.597874 |
| 2013-12-30 | 0.303000 | 0.623874 |
| 2013-09-27 | 0.303000 | 0.803996 |
| 2013-06-27 | 0.302000 | 0.883031 |
| 2013-03-27 | 0.275000 | 0.925778 |
| 2012-12-28 | 0.275000 | 0.954509 |
| 2012-09-27 | 0.238000 | 0.854488 |
| 2012-06-27 | 0.238000 | 0.844789 |
| 2012-03-28 | 0.215000 | 0.721318 |
| 2011-12-28 | 0.215000 | 0.776671 |
| 2011-09-28 | 0.215000 | 0.725539 |
| 2011-06-29 | 0.215000 | 0.698319 |
| 2011-03-30 | 0.195000 | 0.689394 |
| 2010-12-29 | 0.195000 | 0.746350 |
| 2010-09-29 | 0.195000 | 0.872543 |
| 2010-06-29 | 0.195000 | 0.859040 |
| 2010-03-30 | 0.175000 | 0.720433 |
| 2009-12-29 | 0.175000 | 0.800844 |
| 2009-09-29 | 0.175000 | 0.986240 |
| 2009-09-01 | 9.750000 | 59.238946 |
| 2009-06-29 | 0.175000 | 1.204478 |
| 2009-03-30 | 0.140000 | 0.952097 |
| 2008-12-29 | 0.140000 | 0.907966 |
| 2008-09-29 | 0.140000 | 0.621587 |
| 2008-06-27 | 0.140000 | 0.597607 |
| 2008-03-28 | 0.120000 | 0.494696 |
| 2007-12-27 | 0.120000 | 0.454028 |
| 2007-09-27 | 0.120000 | 0.415722 |
| 2007-06-27 | 0.120000 | 0.372471 |
| 2007-03-28 | 0.090000 | 0.273492 |
| 2006-12-27 | 0.090000 | 0.305822 |
| 2006-09-27 | 0.090000 | 0.299320 |
| 2006-06-28 | 0.090000 | 0.313881 |
| 2006-03-29 | 0.060000 | 0.175344 |
| 2005-12-28 | 0.060000 | 0.190653 |
| 2005-09-28 | 0.060000 | 0.209240 |
| 2005-06-29 | 0.060000 | 0.230163 |
| 2005-03-30 | 0.030000 | 0.120602 |
| 2004-12-29 | 0.030000 | 0.115147 |
| 2004-09-29 | 0.030000 | 0.148852 |
| 2004-06-29 | 0.030000 | 0.095329 |
| 2004-03-30 | 0.030000 | 0.097360 |
| 2003-12-29 | 0.030000 | 0.105123 |
| 2003-09-29 | 0.030000 | 0.114110 |
| 2003-06-27 | 0.030000 | 0.102435 |
| 2003-03-28 | 0.025000 | 0.095894 |
| 2002-12-27 | 0.025000 | 0.095473 |
| 2002-09-27 | 0.025000 | 0.086476 |
| 2002-06-27 | 0.025000 | 0.087951 |
| 2002-03-27 | 0.025000 | 0.078515 |
| 2001-12-27 | 0.025000 | 0.087504 |
| 2001-09-27 | 0.025000 | 0.076886 |
| 2001-06-27 | 0.025000 | 0.078159 |
| 2001-03-28 | 0.020000 | 0.072054 |
| 2000-12-27 | 0.020000 | 0.065732 |
| 2000-09-27 | 0.020000 | 0.071673 |
| 2000-06-28 | 0.020000 | 0.093911 |
| 2000-03-29 | 0.016667 | 0.120847 |
| 1999-12-29 | 0.016667 | 0.116632 |
| 1999-09-29 | 0.016667 | 0.104137 |
| 1999-06-29 | 0.017333 | 0.090734 |
| 1999-03-30 | 0.016667 | 0.082978 |
| 1998-12-29 | 0.016667 | 0.075296 |
| 1998-09-29 | 0.016889 | 0.079551 |
| 1998-06-29 | 0.013333 | 0.072431 |
| 1998-03-30 | 0.013333 | 0.077208 |
| 1997-12-29 | 0.011111 | 0.076892 |
| 1997-09-29 | 0.011111 | 0.078542 |
| 1997-06-27 | 0.011111 | 0.096892 |
| 1997-03-27 | 0.011111 | 0.098429 |
| 1996-12-27 | 0.011111 | 0.097186 |
| 1996-09-27 | 0.008889 | 0.084789 |
| 1996-06-27 | 0.008889 | 0.093054 |
| 1996-03-28 | 0.008889 | 0.106154 |
| 1995-12-27 | 0.008889 | 0.124976 |
| 1995-09-28 | 0.008889 | 0.120291 |
| 1995-06-28 | 0.008889 | 0.143083 |
| 1995-03-27 | 0.008889 | 0.140926 |
| 1994-12-23 | 0.008889 | 0.153469 |
| 1994-09-26 | 0.008889 | 0.165860 |
| 1994-06-27 | 0.009007 | 0.177929 |
| 1994-04-05 | 0.007111 | 0.143578 |
| 1993-12-27 | 0.007111 | 0.141787 |
| 1993-09-27 | 0.005926 | 0.154273 |
| 1993-06-25 | 0.005926 | 0.191822 |
| 1993-03-26 | 0.005926 | 0.197885 |
| 1992-12-24 | 0.005926 | 0.191346 |
| 1992-09-25 | 0.004741 | 0.154520 |
| 1992-06-25 | 0.004741 | 0.155959 |
| 1992-03-26 | 0.004741 | 0.149002 |
| 1991-12-24 | 0.004741 | 0.190691 |
| 1991-09-25 | 0.003793 | 0.095433 |
| 1991-06-25 | 0.003793 | 0.115542 |
| 1991-03-25 | 0.003793 | 0.134939 |
| 1990-12-24 | 0.003793 | 0.169721 |
| 1990-09-25 | 0.003034 | 0.169825 |
| 1990-06-25 | 0.003034 | 0.171558 |
| 1990-03-26 | 0.003034 | 0.214103 |
| 1989-12-22 | 0.003034 | 0.191746 |
| 1989-09-25 | 0.002427 | 0.178723 |
| 1989-06-26 | 0.002427 | 0.196174 |
| 1989-03-27 | 0.002427 | 0.240260 |
| 1988-12-23 | 0.002427 | 0.285609 |
| 1988-09-26 | 0.002427 | 0.250711 |
| 1988-06-27 | 0.002207 | 0.273541 |
| 1988-03-25 | 0.002207 | 0.291256 |
| 1987-12-24 | 0.002207 | 0.442729 |
| 1987-09-25 | 0.002207 | 0.270717 |
| 1987-06-25 | 0.002006 | 0.204735 |
| 1987-03-26 | 0.002006 | 0.202667 |
| 1986-12-24 | 0.002006 | 0.263705 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 52 Week Change | 0.6313944 |
| Address1 | 7,000 Cardinal Place |
| All Time High | 233.6 |
| All Time Low | 1.1033 |
| Ask | 217.0 |
| Ask Size | 100 |
| Audit Risk | 9 |
| Average Analyst Rating | 1.6 - Buy |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 1,349,570 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 1,734,330 |
| Average Volume | 1,734,330 |
| Average Volume10Days | 1,349,570 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| Bid | 210.99 |
| Bid Size | 100 |
| Board Risk | 1 |
| Book Value | -12.22 |
| City | Dublin |
| Compensation As Of Epoch Date | 1,767,139,200 |
| Compensation Risk | 1 |
| Country | United States |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Current Price | 213.99 |
| Current Ratio | 0.906 |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Date Short Interest | 1,774,915,200 |
| Day High | 214.593 |
| Day Low | 210.09 |
| Display Name | Cardinal Health |
| Dividend Date | 1,776,211,200 |
| Dividend Rate | 2.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.95 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp End | 1,777,552,200 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp Start | 1,777,552,200 |
| Earnings Growth | 0.194 |
| Earnings Quarterly Growth | 0.168 |
| Earnings Timestamp | 1,777,552,200 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,777,552,200 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,777,552,200 |
| Ebitda | 3,823,000,064 |
| Ebitda Margins | 0.015620001 |
| Enterprise To Ebitda | 14.855 |
| Enterprise To Revenue | 0.232 |
| Enterprise Value | 56,789,274,624 |
| Eps Current Year | 10.31141 |
| Eps Forward | 11.58374 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | 6.95 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Ex Dividend Date | 1,775,001,600 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fifty Day Average | 217.6444 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | -3.6543884 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | -0.01679064 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | 63.13944 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 233.6 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -19.61 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.08394692 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 129.52 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 84.47 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.6521773 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 129.52 - 233.6 |
| Financial Currency | USD |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 428,851,800,000 |
| Five Year Avg Dividend Yield | 2.32 |
| Float Shares | 234,854,797 |
| Forward Eps | 11.58374 |
| Forward P E | 18.473309 |
| Free Cashflow | 5,443,624,960 |
| Full Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Full Time Employees | 53,084 |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Governance Epoch Date | 1,775,001,600 |
| Gross Margins | 0.03695 |
| Gross Profits | 9,041,000,448 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Held Percent Insiders | 0.00261 |
| Held Percent Institutions | 0.90843004 |
| Implied Shares Outstanding | 235,316,016 |
| Industry | Medical Distribution |
| Industry Disp | Medical Distribution |
| Industry Key | medical-distribution |
| Ir Website | http://ir.cardinalhealth.com/ |
| Is Earnings Date Estimate | 0 |
| Language | en-US |
| Last Dividend Date | 1,775,001,600 |
| Last Dividend Value | 0.511 |
| Last Fiscal Year End | 1,751,241,600 |
| Last Split Date | 987,984,000 |
| Last Split Factor | 3:2 |
| Long Business Summary | Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. The company provides customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients in the home. It distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. The company also provides services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers for specialty pharmaceutical products; pharmacy management services to hospitals; operates pharmacies, including pharmacies in community health centers; and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products. In addition, it 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; compression, incontinence, nutritional delivery, and wound care products; single-use surgical drapes, gowns, and apparel products; fluid suction and collection systems; urology products; operating room supply products; and electrode product lines. Further, the company 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. Additionally, it manufactures, prepares, and delivers radiopharmaceuticals; and optimizes direct shipments through integrated technology solutions. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. |
| Long Name | Cardinal Health, Inc. |
| Market | us_market |
| Market Cap | 50,355,273,728 |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_172207 |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1,767,139,200 |
| Net Income To Common | 1,662,000,000 |
| Next Fiscal Year End | 1,782,777,600 |
| Non Diluted Market Cap | 50,355,274,263 |
| Number Of Analyst Opinions | 15 |
| Open | 212.12 |
| Operating Cashflow | 6,098,999,808 |
| Operating Margins | 0.01233 |
| Overall Risk | 1 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.2932 |
| Peg Ratio | 1.37 |
| Phone | 614 757 5000 |
| Post Market Change | -0.08000183 |
| Post Market Change Percent | -0.03738578 |
| Post Market Price | 213.91 |
| Post Market Time | 1,776,467,964 |
| Previous Close | 213.1 |
| Price Eps Current Year | 20.752739 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Price To Book | -17.511457 |
| Price To Sales Trailing12 Months | 0.20580642 |
| Profit Margins | 0.00679 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 |
| Quote Source Name | Delayed Quote |
| Quote Type | EQUITY |
| Recommendation Key | buy |
| Recommendation Mean | 1.58824 |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | 0.889999 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | 0.417644 |
| Regular Market Day High | 214.593 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 210.09 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 210.09 - 214.593 |
| Regular Market Open | 212.12 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 213.1 |
| Regular Market Price | 213.99 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,776,456,002 |
| Regular Market Volume | 1,944,931 |
| Return On Assets | 0.03497 |
| Revenue Growth | 0.188 |
| Revenue Per Share | 1,025.883 |
| Sand P52 Week Change | 0.38150132 |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Sector Disp | Healthcare |
| Sector Key | healthcare |
| Share Holder Rights Risk | 1 |
| Shares Outstanding | 235,316,016 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out | 0.0256 |
| Shares Short | 6,018,968 |
| Shares Short Previous Month Date | 1,772,150,400 |
| Shares Short Prior Month | 4,994,109 |
| Short Name | Cardinal Health, Inc. |
| Short Percent Of Float | 0.0295 |
| Short Ratio | 3.1 |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| State | OH |
| Symbol | CAH |
| Target High Price | 275.0 |
| Target Low Price | 200.0 |
| Target Mean Price | 248.26666 |
| Target Median Price | 255.0 |
| Total Cash | 2,776,999,936 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 11.801 |
| Total Debt | 9,027,000,320 |
| Total Revenue | 244,673,003,520 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.038 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.009563586 |
| Trailing Eps | 6.95 |
| Trailing P E | 30.78993 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | 1.376 |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 187.3404 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | 26.649612 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | 0.14225236 |
| Type Disp | Equity |
| Volume | 1,944,931 |
| Website | https://www.cardinalhealth.com |
| Zip | 43,017 |