Is Cardinal Health, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.90%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CAH's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CAH stock is currently 0.90%.

How much does CAH pay in dividends per year?

Cardinal Health, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.0479 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CAH pay dividends?

CAH stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is CAH's dividend growing?

Cardinal Health, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 0.99%.

CAH Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Cardinal Health, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.90% as of Jul 17, 2026. It pays $2.05 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.00% 5-year compound annual rate.

53.52B

Market cap

21.91x

Current P/E

19.23x

Forward P/E

0.90%

Dividend yield

$2.05

CAH dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — CAH pays out about 20% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	3.62%
Operating margin	1.04%
Pretax margin	0.93%
Net margin	0.68%
Effective tax rate	26.39%
ROA	2.87%
ROE	-58.93%
D/E	-3.34x
Interest coverage ratio	8.02x

All financials

CAH valuation

P/E	21.91x
P/S	0.20x
P/B	-18.06x
P/CF	7.99x
P/FCF	8.83x
P/OCF	7.99x
PEG	5.90x
EV multiple	13.11x

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Health care

Sector

Medical - Distribution

Industry

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical.