Business Segments · Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses

Other Segments — Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses

Cardinal Health Other Segments — Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 2.0% to $259.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.8%, from $195.00M to $259.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Other Segments — Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses shows an upward trend with a 15.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toSG&A

How to read this metric

Lower expenses relative to revenue indicate better operational efficiency and cost management.

Detailed definition

Operating expenses incurred by the 'Other' segment for distribution, sales, marketing, and general administrative suppor...

Peer comparison

Comparable to SG&A expenses for non-core business segments at peer healthcare distributors.

Metric ID: cah_segment_other_segments_distribution_selling_general_and_administrative_expenses

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$158.75M$158.75M$158.75M$158.75M$180.50M$180.50M$180.50M$180.50M$198.00M$196.00M$195.00M$254.00M$254.00M$254.00M$259.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+13.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+9.7%-1.0%-0.5%+30.3%+0.0%+0.0%+2.0%
YoY Change+13.7%+13.7%+13.7%+13.7%+9.7%+8.6%+8.0%+40.7%+28.3%+29.6%+32.8%
Range$158.75M$259.00M
CAGR+15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+19.3%
Median YoY Growth+13.7%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardinal Health's other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses?
Cardinal Health (CAH) reported other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses of $259.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Cardinal Health's other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses changed year-over-year?
Cardinal Health's other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 32.8% year-over-year, from $195.00M to $259.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Cardinal Health's other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Cardinal Health's other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses has grown at a 15.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $635.00M to $843.00M.
What does other segments — distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses mean?
The overhead and operating costs required to run the miscellaneous business segment.