CAH stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Cardinal Health, Inc. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $270.94 — +13.9% versus the last price of $237.92. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CAH historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CAH.
CAH annual returns by year
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.
See who in Congress traded CAH →Insider activity in CAH
CAH's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 31 sales ($59.6M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 19, 2026.
| Aug 19, 2026 | Scherer Mary C. | Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | $23,740 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Scherer Mary C. | Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | $522,733 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Hollar Jason M. | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | $1.4M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Hollar Jason M. | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | $809,941 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Hollar Jason M. | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | $1.3M |
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.
CAH Key Statistics
CAH in plain English
- P/E ratio (32.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CAH's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- Profit margin (0.67%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.89%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CAH stock: frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s stock price today?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) last traded at $237.92 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $145.87 and $258.30.
Is CAH stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CAH is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $270.94 — about +13.9% versus the current price of $237.92. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
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 $3,945 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 295%, or 14.7% per year.
Does CAH pay a dividend?
Yes. Cardinal Health, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.89% per year at today's share price.
What is CAH's P/E ratio?
CAH trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.9, and 16.9 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.
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