CAH- Cardinal Health, Inc.
Healthcare · Medical Distribution
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
Strong BuyWall Street consensus from 16 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$270.94
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $234.89
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
N/A
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$31.61
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
88% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
0.7%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+5.8%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+68.8%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.88×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$482M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
0.88%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 5, 2026
51
days
EPS (TTM)
$7.22
P/E (TTM)
32.5
Fwd P/E
16.7
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
0.88%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.8126
Last Payment
$0.5160
Ex-Date
07/01/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest07/01/2026 | 07/15/2026 | $0.5160 | 0.88% |
04/01/2026 | 04/15/2026 | $0.5110 | 0.87% |
01/02/2026 | 01/16/2026 | $0.5110 | 0.87% |
10/01/2025 | 10/15/2025 | $0.5110 | 0.87% |
07/01/2025 | 07/15/2025 | $0.5110 | 0.87% |
04/01/2025 | 04/15/2025 | $0.5060 | 0.86% |
01/02/2025 | 01/16/2025 | $0.5060 | 0.86% |
10/01/2024 | 10/15/2024 | $0.5060 | 0.86% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$234.89
Price
$0.5160
Last div. (quarterly)
456
shares
Own 456 CAH shares ($107,109.84) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$107,109.84
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
0.88% yieldEstimate CAH dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$87.7
Per month
$7.31
≈ 42.6 shares at $2.06/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Cardinal Health, Inc.
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 offers 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.
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Distribution
Location
Dublin, United States
Employees
58,788
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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) stock trades at $234.89, up 0.14% on the day. With a market capitalization of $54.63 billion, CAH is a large-cap healthcare stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.5, a forward P/E of 16.7 and earnings per share (EPS) of $7.22. Over the most recent period the company reported 6% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 0.7%. Below you'll find CAH's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
CAH - Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAH's stock price today?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) trades at $234.89, up 0.14% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does CAH pay a dividend?
Yes. Cardinal Health, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.06 per share, a dividend yield of 0.88%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 28% of earnings.
Is CAH overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 32.5×, CAH is valued above the broad-market average for the healthcare sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.17. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is CAH's market cap?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) has a market capitalization of $54.63 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Healthcare sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.