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Cardinal Health (CH:CLH)
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Cardinal Health (CLH) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow (~$5.0B TTM) and robust free cash flow (~$4.4B TTM) provide durable financial flexibility. Reliable cash generation supports ongoing debt paydown, $1B buybacks, investment in growth businesses and cushions working‑capital volatility, strengthening long‑term capital allocation.
Raised, Narrowed FY2026 GuidanceManagement raised and narrowed FY2026 EPS and increased adjusted FCF guidance, reflecting persistent operational momentum. This sustained upgrade indicates improving underlying performance and gives management levers for disciplined capital deployment, supporting longer‑term earnings visibility and planning.
Diversifying, Higher‑growth BusinessesStrong growth in Specialty (>20%) and Other growth businesses (At‑Home, Theranostics, OptiFreight) diversifies revenue away from low‑margin commodity distribution. This structural shift expands higher‑growth, higher‑profit streams and supports long‑term margin and revenue resilience across care settings.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityA negative equity position and sizable debt load materially constrain financial flexibility and distort leverage metrics. This elevates refinancing and covenant risk, limits strategic optionality for M&A or reinvestment, and leaves the company more exposed to macro shocks or higher borrowing costs over the medium term.
Structurally Thin MarginsCardinal operates a high‑volume, low‑margin distribution model where small adverse moves in pricing, mix, or costs materially hit profits. With gross and net margins historically thin, the business remains highly sensitive to tariff pressure, pricing reform, SG&A increases and product mix shifts, limiting margin durability.
Tariff And Regulatory Uncertainty In GMPDSignificant tariff exposure and uncertain refund timing/magnitude create persistent downside risk for the Global Medical Products & Distribution segment. Ongoing regulatory ambiguity can depress segment profits, complicate customer contracting and introduce cash‑flow volatility until resolution or structural policy changes occur.

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What was Cardinal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
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When is Cardinal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cardinal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 53 days.
    How were Cardinal Health’s earnings last quarter?
    Cardinal Health released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $2.534 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.234 by $0.3.
      Is Cardinal Health overvalued?
      According to Wall Street analysts Cardinal Health’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
        Does Cardinal Health pay dividends?
        Cardinal Health does not currently pay dividends.
        What is Cardinal Health’s EPS estimate?
        Cardinal Health’s EPS estimate is 1.93.
          How many shares outstanding does Cardinal Health have?
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          What happened to Cardinal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
          Cardinal Health reported an EPS of $2.534 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.234. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cardinal Health?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:CLH
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              Company Description

              Cardinal Health

              Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

              Cardinal Health (CLH) Earnings & Revenues

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              CLH Earnings Call

              Q3 2026
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              Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
              The call highlighted broad-based operational strength: solid top-line growth, outsized EPS improvement, robust free cash flow generation, meaningful outperformance in Specialty and other growth businesses, and a raised, narrowed FY26 outlook. Challenges noted include a $184M goodwill impairment for Navista, tariff-related pressure in the GMPD business with uncertain refunds (paid ~ $200M to date), higher headline SG&A and rising interest costs, and revenue mix headwinds from IRA/WAC adjustments and GLP-1 moderation. On balance the company emphasized durable fundamentals, disciplined capital deployment (including $1B of buybacks), successful integration of acquisitions and confidence in long-term targets.View all CH:CLH earnings summaries

              CLH Revenue Breakdown

              91.94%91.94%5.68%2.42%-0.04%
              91.94% Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions
              5.68% Global Medical Products and Distribution
              2.42% Other
              -0.04% Corporate
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              CLH Stock 12 Month Forecast

              Average Price Target

              $199.65
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