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Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$191.41 -5.59 (-2.84%)
Closing price 05/6/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$192.32 +0.92 (+0.48%)
As of 05/6/2026 07:51 PM Eastern
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Cardinal Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
16

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cardinal Health in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CAH.

Consensus Price Target

$241.80
26.33% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cardinal Health, the average price target is $241.80. The highest price target for CAH is $275.00, while the lowest price target for CAH is $170.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.33% from the current price of $191.41.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CAH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/7/25 to 5/7/26
1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26
1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$241.80$245.67$235.29$146.43
Forecasted Upside26.33% Upside15.61% Upside3.72% Upside-4.72% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CAH Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CAH Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Cardinal Health Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCardinal HealthMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.94
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.33% Upside913.14% Upside14.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/4/2026 UpgradeBuy (B)Buy (B+)
5/4/2026
Lisa Gill
Lisa Gill
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$243.00 ➝ $215.00+9.16%
5/1/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Charles Rhyee
Charles Rhyee
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$251.00 ➝ $255.00+31.40%
5/1/2026 Set Target$248.00+27.79%
5/1/2026Lower TargetBuy$249.00 ➝ $245.00+26.81%
5/1/2026Lower TargetOverweight$256.00 ➝ $245.00+25.57%
4/28/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform
4/28/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$245.00 ➝ $255.00+25.90%
4/8/2026Lower TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $240.00+11.48%
3/9/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$275.00+23.70%
2/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$243.00 ➝ $258.00+14.75%
2/12/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/11/2026 Boost TargetBuy$232.00 ➝ $248.00+12.31%
2/6/2026Set TargetBuy$260.00+14.00%
2/6/2026Boost TargetOutperform$222.00 ➝ $235.00+3.17%
1/22/2026Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $270.00+29.34%
11/18/2025 Boost TargetHold$195.00 ➝ $208.00+0.61%
6/10/2025Boost TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $170.00+10.65%

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Should I Buy Cardinal Health Stock? CAH Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cardinal Health pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cardinal Health
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cardinal Health, Inc.:

  • Recent earnings reports showed that Cardinal Health, Inc. exceeded analysts' expectations for earnings per share, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The current stock price is around $199.74, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth potential.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Cardinal Health, Inc., suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Cardinal Health, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $47 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the healthcare sector.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend, providing a return on investment for shareholders, which is a positive indicator of financial health.

Cardinal Health
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Cardinal Health, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent revenue reports missed expectations, which could signal potential challenges in meeting future growth targets.
  • GAAP results showed a decline in operating earnings, influenced by a significant goodwill impairment charge, which may raise concerns about profitability.
  • Mixed results in recent earnings reports have led to increased volatility, which could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Analysts have noted a reduction in price targets, indicating a cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's negative return on equity suggests inefficiencies in generating profit from shareholders' investments, which could be a red flag for potential investors.

CAH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cardinal Health is $241.80, with a high forecast of $275.00 and a low forecast of $170.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cardinal Health in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CAH shares.

According to analysts, Cardinal Health's stock has a predicted upside of 26.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cardinal Health's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Cardinal Health more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Cardinal Health is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CAH compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CAH) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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