Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Earnings History
Profitable36 years of earnings data (1990–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 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, 1.2% 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 →
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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% |
| 2015 | $1.22B | +4.2% | $2.16B | $3.62 | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| 2014 | $1.17B | +249.1% | $1.89B | $3.38 | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2013 | $334M | -68.8% | $996M | $0.97 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2012 | $1.07B | +11.5% | $1.79B | $3.06 | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | $959M | +49.3% | $1.51B | $2.72 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| 2010 | $642M | -44.2% | $1.31B | $1.77 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 2009 | $1.15B | -11.5% | $1.29B | $3.18 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| 2008 | $1.30B | -32.6% | $1.39B | $3.57 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| 2007 | $1.93B | +93.1% | $1.37B | $4.77 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| 2006 | $1.00B | -4.8% | $1.84B | $2.33 | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2005 | $1.05B | -28.7% | $1.78B | $2.41 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| 2004 | $1.47B | +4.9% | $2.33B | $3.35 | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| 2003 | $1.41B | +33.1% | $2.19B | $3.03 | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| 2002 | $1.06B | +23.2% | $1.83B | $2.33 | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| 2001 | $857M | +26.1% | $1.49B | $1.85 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| 2000 | $680M | +49.0% | $1.28B | $1.58 | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| 1999 | $456M | +84.7% | $1.04B | $1.12 | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| 1998 | $247M | +36.4% | $858M | $1.02 | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| 1997 | $181M | +61.8% | $716M | $0.82 | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| 1996 | $112M | +31.6% | $294M | $0.51 | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| 1995 | $85M | +142.2% | $256M | $0.62 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| 1994 | $35M | +4.5% | $86M | $0.20 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| 1993 | $34M | +33.3% | $59M | $0.39 | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| 1992 | $25M | +44.8% | $47M | $0.30 | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| 1991 | $17M | +35.9% | $35M | $0.24 | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| 1990 | $13M | - | $25M | $0.19 | 1.5% | 2.8% |
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CAH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAH stock.
What is CAH earnings per share (EPS)?
CAH trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $6.61, reflecting +87.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s net income?
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.6B as of 2025. Earnings grew +87.0% year-over-year. Cardinal Health, Inc. has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is CAH profitable?
Yes, CAH is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.6B and a net profit margin of +0.7%. Cardinal Health, Inc. has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is CAH's earnings growth rate?
CAH compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +87.0%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +5.9%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2025.
What are CAH's profit margins?
Cardinal Health, Inc. net profit margin is +0.7%, operating margin is +1.0%, and gross margin is +3.7%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is N/A.
Is CAH growing earnings?
Yes, CAH earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +87.0% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $1.6B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CAH's best earnings year?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2007. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CAH's earnings last quarter?
CAH's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $399M with diluted EPS of $1.69. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.