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Cardinal Health

CAH

Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company that serves as a critical link in the medical supply chain.

Market cap
$55.54B+41.1%
Revenue$250.74B+12.8%
Net income$1.6B-0.1%
Free cash flow$4.4B+78.9%
EPS (diluted)$6.55+2.3%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 11, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$65.0B
EPS estimate$2.41

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$60.9B+11.0%
Gross profit$2.5B+17.7%
Operating income$509.0M-30.3%
Net income$399.0M-21.1%
EPS (diluted)$1.69-19.5%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$3.9B+18.4%
Total debt$8.9B+16.1%
Total equity-$2.8B+3.9%
Total assets$56.7B+13.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$1.8B-37.6%
CapEx$146.0M+15.9%
Free cash flow$1.7B-40.0%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$55.54B+41.1%
Enterprise value$60.52B+34.4%
P/E35.7×+10.5×
P/S0.2×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin3.8%+0.2pp
Operating margin0.9%-0.1pp
Net margin0.6%-0.1pp
FCF margin1.7%+0.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio0.9×0.0×

Segments

By segment

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Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions$56.1B+11.3%
Cost of product sold$3.1B-0.4%
Other Segments$1.7B+30.8%

Competitors

Profile

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.

Competitive position

A leading global distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical products with a significant manufacturing presence in surgical and laboratory supplies.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Europe, Asia
Customer segmentsHospitals, Retail Pharmacies, Physician Practices, Home Healthcare
Business modelWholesale Distribution, Manufacturing, Managed Service Organization (MSO), Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)
SuppliersBranded pharmaceutical manufacturers, Generic drug manufacturers, Raw material suppliers for medical devices, Third-party logistics providers
CustomersRetail pharmacy chains, Independent drug stores, Hospital systems, Ambulatory surgery centers, Chronic care patients
Listed1983
Employees48.0K
CEOJason Hollar
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Cardinal Health's market cap?
Cardinal Health (CAH) has a market capitalization of $55.5B and trades on NYSE.
What is Cardinal Health's revenue and profitability?
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.
Who are Cardinal Health's competitors?
Cardinal Health's key competitors include McKesson Corporation, Cencora, Inc., BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Cardinal Health partner with?
Cardinal Health's notable partners include CVS Health Corporation, Vizient, Inc., Premier, Inc., and others.
What subsidiaries does Cardinal Health have?
Cardinal Health's subsidiaries include Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, GI Alliance, Integrated Oncology Network, and others.
Where is Cardinal Health headquartered?
Cardinal Health is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 48,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1983.