Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Cardinal Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
16

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for CAH.

Consensus Price Target

$266.56
13.43% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cardinal Health, the average price target is $266.56. The highest price target for CAH is $292.00, while the lowest price target for CAH is $208.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.43% from the current price of $235.01.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/27/25 to 8/27/26	1 Month Ago 7/28/25 to 7/28/26	3 Months Ago 5/29/25 to 5/29/26	1 Year Ago 8/27/24 to 8/27/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	16 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$266.56	$251.73	$241.80	$165.93
Forecasted Upside	13.43% Upside	8.14% Upside	23.01% Upside	11.08% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Cardinal Health Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cardinal Health	Healthcare Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.84	2.30	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.43% Upside	816.99% Upside	12.85% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CAH News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/19/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (B+) ➝ Buy (B)
8/19/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Ryan Halsted Not Rated	Initiated Coverage	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	$276.00	+17.52%
8/13/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Charles Rhyee Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$275.00 ➝ $280.00	+20.56%
8/13/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Glen Santangelo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$258.00 ➝ $275.00	+17.43%
8/13/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$215.00 ➝ $260.00	+12.22%
8/12/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$255.00 ➝ $265.00	+11.53%
8/12/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Elizabeth Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$270.00	+12.46%
8/12/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Caliendo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$274.00 ➝ $280.00	+16.63%
8/12/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Valiquette Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$240.00 ➝ $250.00	+4.13%
8/12/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Grosslight Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$265.00 ➝ $280.00	+18.01%
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8/12/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$245.00 ➝ $277.00	+15.38%
8/12/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Coldwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$251.00 ➝ $274.00	+14.13%
8/11/2026	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$292.00	+21.63%
7/2/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Allen Lutz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$240.00 ➝ $260.00	+8.08%
6/12/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/28/2026	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Max Smock Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform
2/11/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$232.00 ➝ $248.00	+12.31%
1/22/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Tanquilut Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$220.00 ➝ $270.00	+29.34%
11/18/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$195.00 ➝ $208.00	+0.61%

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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 Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cardinal Health pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cardinal Health
Bull Case

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

Cardinal Health, Inc. has reported a revenue increase of approximately 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong growth potential.
The company has set its fiscal year 2027 earnings per share (EPS) guidance between $12.40 and $12.60, aligning well with analyst expectations, which suggests stability and confidence in future performance.
Recent quarterly results showed that earnings per share exceeded consensus estimates, reflecting effective management and operational efficiency.
Cardinal Health, Inc. has a current stock price that is favorable for investors looking for growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.
The company’s specialty business is a key growth driver, which may provide additional revenue streams and enhance overall profitability.

Cardinal Health
Bear Case

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

The dividend yield is relatively low at around 0.9%, which may not attract income-focused investors looking for higher returns from dividends.
Despite recent growth, the company operates in a highly competitive healthcare market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
Cardinal Health, Inc. has a dividend payout ratio of 28.49%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company’s ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Market volatility and regulatory changes in the healthcare sector could pose risks to Cardinal Health, Inc.'s financial performance.
Investors may be concerned about the company's reliance on its pharmaceutical distribution operations, which could be affected by market fluctuations and supply chain issues.

CAH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cardinal Health is $266.56, with a high forecast of $292.00 and a low forecast of $208.00.

19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cardinal Health in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CAH shares.

According to analysts, Cardinal Health's stock has a predicted upside of 13.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cardinal Health's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Cardinal Health has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Cardinal Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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CAH Analyst Ratings Over Time

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CAH Price Targets by Month

Cardinal Health Stock vs. The Competition

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Cardinal Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

CAH Analyst Ratings Over Time

CAH Analyst Recommendations By Month

CAH Price Targets by Month

Cardinal Health Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Cardinal Health Bull Case

Cardinal Health Bear Case

CAH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardinal Health's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Cardinal Health stock right now?

Does Cardinal Health's stock price have much upside?

Has Cardinal Health been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently?

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