Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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CAH Stock Forecast


Cardinal Health (CAH) stock forecast, based on 33 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $273.22, with a high of $292.00 and a low of $250.00. This represents a 13.84% increase from the last price of $240.00.

$50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 High: $292 Avg: $273.22 Low: $250 Last Closed Price: $240

CAH Stock Rating


Cardinal Health stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (54.55%), 15 Hold (45.45%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 33 0 15 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CAH Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockCardinal Health13.84%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryMedical Distribution Stocks10.82%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts91030
Avg Price Target$273.22$273.30$252.47
Last Closing Price$240.00$240.00$240.00
Upside/Downside13.84%13.88%5.20%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 263123--18
Aug, 262123--17
Jul, 262123--17
Jun, 262123--17
May, 263123--18
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 19, 2026Ryan HalstedRBC Capital$276.00$234.9817.46%15.00%
Aug 13, 2026Barclays$275.00$234.1617.44%14.58%
Aug 12, 2026Morgan Stanley$265.00$236.6411.98%10.42%
Aug 12, 2026Evercore ISI$270.00$240.2612.38%12.50%
Aug 12, 2026UBS$280.00$240.2616.54%16.67%
Aug 12, 2026Stephen BaxterWells Fargo$277.00$240.2615.29%15.42%
Aug 12, 2026Steven ValiquetteMizuho Securities$250.00$240.264.05%4.17%
Aug 12, 2026Eric ColdwellRobert W. Baird$274.00$240.2614.04%14.17%
Aug 11, 2026Leerink Partners$292.00$240.2621.54%21.67%
Jul 20, 2026UBS$274.00$226.4221.01%14.17%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 19, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperforminitialise
Aug 13, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Aug 13, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 12, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 12, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 12, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 12, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 24, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 20, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 09, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$-5 $-1 $3 $7 $11 $15 Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 27 Jun 28 Jun 29
Jun 22Jun 23Jun 24Jun 25Jun 26Jun 27Jun 28Jun 29
Reported$-3.34$1.26$3.48$6.48----
Avg Forecast$5.19$5.74$7.36$7.87$8.76$9.68$10.78$12.76
High Forecast$5.36$5.87$7.37$7.92$8.95$10.83$11.02$13.05
Low Forecast$5.07$5.63$7.34$7.78$8.45$7.95$10.56$12.50
Surprise %-164.35%-78.05%-52.72%-17.66%----

Revenue Forecast

$150B $190B $230B $270B $310B $350B Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 27 Jun 28 Jun 29
Jun 22Jun 23Jun 24Jun 25Jun 26Jun 27Jun 28Jun 29
Reported$181.33B$204.98B$226.83B$222.58B----
Avg Forecast$178.77B$204.30B$225.71B$221.21B$239.25B$256.89B$275.37B$322.52B
High Forecast$183.35B$207.84B$226.11B$223.15B$241.57B$257.33B$280.14B$328.11B
Low Forecast$175.63B$201.12B$225.39B$219.46B$236.65B$256.45B$271.08B$317.50B
Surprise %1.43%0.33%0.50%0.62%----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-100M $800M $2B $3B $4B Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 27 Jun 28 Jun 29
Jun 22Jun 23Jun 24Jun 25Jun 26Jun 27Jun 28Jun 29
Reported$-938.00M$330.00M$852.00M$1.56B----
Avg Forecast$601.41M$1.42B$1.28B$1.94B$2.15B$2.32B$2.66B$3.15B
High Forecast$721.69M$1.45B$1.83B$1.96B$2.21B$2.67B$2.72B$3.22B
Low Forecast$481.12M$1.39B$734.28M$1.92B$2.09B$1.96B$2.61B$3.09B
Surprise %-255.97%-76.74%-33.44%-19.45%----

CAH Forecast FAQ


Is Cardinal Health stock a buy?

Cardinal Health stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 15 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cardinal Health is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Cardinal Health's price target?

Cardinal Health's price target, set by 33 Wall Street analysts, averages $273.22 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $250 at the low end to $292 at the high end, suggesting a potential 13.84% change from the previous closing price of $240.

How does Cardinal Health stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cardinal Health's stock forecast shows a 13.84% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and outperforming the medical distribution stocks industry (10.82%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Cardinal Health over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 11.76% Strong Buy, 70.59% Buy, 17.65% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 11.76% Strong Buy, 70.59% Buy, 17.65% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Cardinal Health’s EPS forecast?

Cardinal Health's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in June 2026 is $8.76, marking a 35.19% increase from the reported $6.48 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $9.68 in 2027, $10.78 in 2028, and $12.76 in 2029.

What is Cardinal Health’s revenue forecast?

Cardinal Health's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in June 2026 is $239.25B, reflecting a 7.49% increase from the reported $222.58B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $256.89B, followed by $275.37B for 2028, and $322.52B for 2029.

What is Cardinal Health’s net income forecast?

Cardinal Health's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in June 2026 stands at $2.15B, representing an 37.67% increase from the reported $1.56B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.32B in 2027, $2.66B in 2028, and $3.15B in 2029.