Cardinal Health, Inc. CAH 221.27 -34.68% NYQ · Healthcare
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CAH — Company Overview

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) trades on NYQ as part of the Healthcare peer group (Medical Distribution).

TickerCAH
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical Distribution
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$51.24B
Last price$221.27
Size categoryLarge Cap

CAH — Business Description

CAH represents a Medical Distribution business in the Healthcare segment. 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 hospita…

Official website: https://www.cardinalhealth.com.

CAH — Investment Thesis

At a high level, CAH offers exposure to Healthcare with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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CAH — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for Cardinal Health, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 0.7% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $4.75B supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E30.69×
Forward P/E15.72×
Price / Sales0.20×
Price / Book-17.88×
Gross margin3.8%
Operating margin1.3%
Profit margin0.7%
Free cash flow$4.75B

CAH — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) depends on demand trends in Medical Distribution and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

CAH — Competitive Position

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Healthcare.

CAH — Strengths

Strengths for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) inferred from public financial metrics:

CAH — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) based on available data:

CAH — Opportunities

CAH — Risks

CAH — Summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is a large-cap Healthcare company focused on Medical Distribution, listed on NYQ. Last price $221.27 with market cap $51.24B. Trailing P/E 30.69×. Revenue grew 5.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 5.8% year-over-year. Key watch items include thin profit margin (0.7%). Premium Terminal tools for Cardinal Health, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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Cardinal Health, Inc. FAQ

What does Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) do?

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 h…

What is CAH's P/E ratio?

Cardinal Health, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 30.69× based on publicly available market data.

Does CAH pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 0.9%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is CAH in?

Cardinal Health, Inc. is classified in Healthcare (Medical Distribution) on NYQ.

What is CAH's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $51.24B.

What are the main risks for CAH?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of CAH?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 5.8% year-over-year, earnings growth of 68.8% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for CAH?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for Cardinal Health, Inc. are on the free /stocks/cah/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.