Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1990 to 2025
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CAH EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
CAH Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 3.6% | -0.3% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.56B, reflecting +87.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.61 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CAH's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.93B in fiscal 2007.
Cardinal Health, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 3.7%, operating margin of 1.0%, and net margin of 0.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including MCK ($4.76B net income, 0.9% margin), HSIC ($398M net income, 3.0% margin), OMI (-$1.10B net income, -39.8% margin), CAH has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CAH vs MCK →
CAH Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
CAH Historical Earnings Data (1990–2025)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.56B | +83.2% | $2.27B | $6.45 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $852M | +158.2% | $1.24B | $3.45 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $330M | +135.2% | $752M | $1.26 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2022 | -$938M | -253.5% | -$607M | $-3.34 | -0.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $611M | +116.5% | $472M | $2.08 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| 2020 | -$3.69B | -370.9% | -$4.10B | $-12.60 | -2.4% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | $1.36B | +432.4% | $2.06B | $4.53 | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $256M | -80.1% | $126M | $0.81 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $1.29B | -9.7% | $2.12B | $4.03 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| 2016 | $1.43B | +17.4% | $2.46B | $4.32 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAH stock.
Is CAH growing earnings?
CAH EPS is $6.61, with earnings growth accelerating to +87.0%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $1.6B.
What are CAH's profit margins?
Cardinal Health, Inc. net margin is +0.7%, with operating margin at +1.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are CAH's earnings?
CAH earnings data spans 1990-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +87.0% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.