Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company that serves as a critical link in the medical supply chain. The company specializes in the distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products while also manufacturing its own line of surgical and laboratory supplies. Its value proposition centers on enhancing supply chain efficiency and providing customized solutions for hospitals, pharmacies, and patients in the home.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 · FQ3 FY2026 filing
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Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions
primaryDistributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, as well as over-the-counter healthcare products. It also provides management services to physician practices and data analytics to biopharmaceutical manufacturers.
Branded Pharmaceuticals, Generic Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Over-the-counter healthcare products, MSO platforms
Retail pharmacies, Hospitals, Physician practices, Specialty pharmacies, Biopharmaceutical manufacturers
Global Medical Products and Distribution (GMPD)
majorManufactures, sources, and distributes Cardinal Health branded and national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It also provides automated inventory management technology and supply chain solutions.
Surgical gloves, Needle and syringe systems, Wound care products, Fluid suction and collection systems, Wavemark inventory platform, Sterile procedure kits
Hospitals, Ambulatory surgery centers, Clinical laboratories, Third-party distributors
Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions
moderateOperates nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities that produce and deliver radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and theranostics.
Xofigo, Lymphoseek, Radiopharmaceuticals
Hospitals, Physician offices
at-Home Solutions
moderateProvides medical supplies directly to patients with chronic conditions in their homes and serves home medical equipment providers.
Diabetic medical supplies, Incontinence products, Home medical equipment
Patients in the home, Home health and hospice agencies, E-commerce providers
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Competitive Position
A leading global distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical products with a significant manufacturing presence in surgical and laboratory supplies.
Geographies
United States, Canada, Europe, Asia
Customer Segments
Hospitals, Retail Pharmacies, Physician Practices, Home Healthcare
Upstream Dependencies
Branded pharmaceutical manufacturers, Generic drug manufacturers, Raw material suppliers for medical devices, Third-party logistics providers
Downstream Customers
Retail pharmacy chains, Independent drug stores, Hospital systems, Ambulatory surgery centers, Chronic care patients
Competitors & Partners
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Partners
CVS Health
CVS
Joint venture partner in Red Oak Sourcing for generic pharmaceutical procurement
Vizient, Inc.
Major Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) relationship
Transaction Data Systems
Entity in which Cardinal Health holds a minority stake following the contribution of its Outcomes business
Subsidiaries
Advanced Diabetes Supply Group
Provider of diabetes medical supplies to patients in the home
GI Alliance
Gastroenterology management services organization
Integrated Oncology Network
Physician-led independent community oncology network
Specialty Networks
Technology-enabled multi-specialty group purchasing organization
Urology America MSO, LLC
Urology management services organization
Edgepark
Direct-to-home medical supply provider
Cardinal Health FAQ
Common questions about Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company that serves as a critical link in the medical supply chain. The company specializes in the distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products while also manufacturing its own line of surgical and laboratory supplies. Its value proposition centers on enhancing supply chain efficiency and providing customized solutions for hospitals, pharmacies, and patients in the home.
Cardinal Health (CAH) has a market capitalization of $43.6B and trades on NYSE.
Cardinal Health generated $250.74B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.6B, representing a net margin of 0.6%. Gross margin stands at 3.8%, with free cash flow of $4.4B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Cardinal Health's key competitors include Cencora, Inc., McKesson Corporation, Boston Scientific Corp., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Cardinal Health has approximately 48,000 employees.