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Cardinal Health, Inc. CAH Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

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Income statement

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Revenue$63.7B+5.8%
Gross profit$2.6B+16.3%
Operating income$729.0M+70.3%
Net income$398.0M+66.5%
EPS (diluted)$1.69+67.3%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$4.9B+25.3%
Total debt$10.1B+0.4%
Total equity-$2.9B-3.7%
Total assets$57.3B+7.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$1.7B+11.3%
CapEx$264.0M+13.8%
Free cash flow$1.4B+10.9%

Valuation

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Market cap$55.55B+47.9%
Enterprise value$60.83B+38.9%
P/E32.4×+8.3×
P/S0.2×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin3.8%+0.2pp
Operating margin1%0.0pp
Net margin0.7%0.0pp
FCF margin1.8%+0.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity37.4%—
Debt / equity4.1×—
Current ratio0.9×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Cardinal Health, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts.

The source filing: Cardinal Health, Inc.’s 10-K, filed August 11, 2026.

Filed
Aug 11, 2026, 8:57 AM EDT
Fiscal year
FY2026
Accession
0000721371-26-000038
(in millions)202620252024
Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net17718634
Share-based compensation367244121
Provision for/(benefit from) deferred income taxes91243(104)
Provision for bad debts745336
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase in trade receivables(408)(833)(996)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories(488)(1,816)1,115
Increase in accounts payable3,4632,7321,824

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FAQ

What is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) reported accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $27M in Q2 2026.
How has Cardinal Health, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) changed year-over-year?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) increased by 125.0% year-over-year, from $12M to $27M.
What is the long-term trend for Cardinal Health, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
Over 2 years (2024 to 2026), Cardinal Health, Inc.'s accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) has grown at a 43.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36M to $74M.
What does accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
This is the estimated expense for receivables that are expected to be uncollectible. It serves as a buffer against credit risk within the company's customer base.

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