Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)

NYSE · Health Care · Medical Distribution
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$234.16
-6.10 (-2.54%)
Price — last 10 years monthly, dividend-adjusted · hover for detail
Market Cap
$54.46B
P/E (TTM)
33.2
Forward P/E
16.8
EPS (TTM)
$7.05
ROE
Profit Margin
0.67%
Revenue Growth
5.80%
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Beta
52W High
$258.30
52W Low
$145.87
Analyst Target
$252.40
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CAH historical returns

PeriodTotal returnAnnualized (CAGR)$1,000 grew to
1 year +59.0% +59.1% $1,590
3 years +181% +41.1% $2,809
5 years +397% +37.8% $4,974
10 years +288% +14.5% $3,883
20 years +663% +10.7% $7,634
Since 1985 +32,654% +14.9% $327,542

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CAH annual returns by year

2026 YTD +14.8%
2025 +76.3%
2024 +19.0%
2023 +34.1%
2022 +54.1%
2021 -0.4%
2020 +10.1%
2019 +18.0%
2018 -24.5%
2017 -12.6%

Congress trading in CAH

10 members of Congress have disclosed trading CAH — 10 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $346,000. Most recent disclosure: Apr 8, 2025.

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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 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.

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CAH Key Statistics

Previous Close$240.26P/E Ratio33.2
Market Cap$54.46BPEG Ratio1.47
Revenue (TTM)$254.25BROE
Gross Margin3.84%ROA3.59%
Debt / EquityEmployees

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CAH stock: frequently asked questions

What is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s stock price today?

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) last traded at $234.16 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $145.87 and $258.30.

How much would $1,000 invested in CAH 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Cardinal Health, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,883 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 288%, or 14.5% per year.

Does CAH pay a dividend?

Yes. Cardinal Health, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.86% per year at today's share price.

What is CAH's P/E ratio?

CAH trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.2, and 16.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.

Do members of Congress trade CAH stock?

Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CAH under the STOCK Act, totaling 10 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $346,000.

What is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s ticker symbol?

Cardinal Health, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol CAH on the NYSE.

Compare CAH with peers

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