CAH
Cardinal Health Inc
NYSE: CAH · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION
$202.82
-1.36% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$47.73B
P/E ratio
29.14
P/S ratio
0.20x
EPS (TTM)
$6.96
Dividend yield
0.99%
52W range
$137 – $233
Volume
1.7M
Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
8 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+13.8%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+18.4%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+36.3%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+6.5%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
67%
2 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
+16.0%
2025-10-30
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | $2.63 | +11.0% | $206.85 | $226.32 | +9.4% |
| 2025-10-30 | $2.55 | +17.5% | $164.47 | $190.77 | +16.0% |
| 2025-08-12 | $2.08 | +2.5% | $157.66 | $148.12 | -6.1% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $2.37 | $2.63 | +11.0% | $65.44B | +18.4% |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.17 | $2.55 | +17.5% | $64.01B | +22.4% |
| 2025-06-30 | $2.03 | $2.08 | +2.5% | $60.16B | +0.8% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.69 | $2.10 | +24.3% | $54.88B | +0.0% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.76 | $1.93 | +9.7% | $55.26B | -3.8% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.62 | $1.88 | +16.0% | $52.28B | -4.3% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.73 | $1.84 | +6.4% | $59.71B | +11.7% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.95 | $2.08 | +6.7% | $54.87B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.60 | $1.82 | +13.7% | $57.44B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.41 | $1.73 | +22.7% | $54.65B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.48 | $1.55 | +4.7% | $53.45B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $10.41 | $261.3B | +17.4% | 11 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $11.69 | $284.8B | +9.0% | 11 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $13.15 | $309.6B | +8.7% | 11 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $14.62 | $334.3B | +8.0% | 11 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $16.18 | $359.7B | +7.6% | 11 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Cardinal Health Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Cardinal Health Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 8 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +13.8% over the last 4 quarters.
How does CAH stock react to earnings?
CAH stock has moved an average of +6.5% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 67% of those quarters.
What is Cardinal Health Inc's revenue growth rate?
Cardinal Health Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +18.4% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +36.3% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for CAH in 2026?
Analysts expect Cardinal Health Inc to report EPS of $10.41 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $261.3B, based on estimates from 11 analysts.