Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$158.22 -0.40 (-0.25%)

Closing price 08/5/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$158.22 0.00 (0.00%)

As of 08/5/2025 06:15 PM Eastern

Cardinal Health - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
11

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for CAH.

Consensus Price Target

$158.07
-0.09% Downside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cardinal Health, the average price target is $158.07. The highest price target for CAH is $190.00, while the lowest price target for CAH is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.09% from the current price of $158.22.

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CAH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/6/24 to 8/6/25	1 Month Ago 7/7/24 to 7/7/25	3 Months Ago 5/8/24 to 5/8/25	1 Year Ago 8/7/23 to 8/6/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$158.07	$157.43	$146.43	$109.67
Forecasted Upside	-0.09% Downside	-6.08% Downside	-0.48% Downside	10.20% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.79	2.81	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.09% Downside	11,043.57% Upside	13.60% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent CAH News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$181.00 ➝ $190.00	+17.97%
6/13/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Daniel Grosslight Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$157.00 ➝ $170.00	+5.97%
6/12/2025	Evercore ISI 3 of 5 stars	E. Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $180.00	+12.46%
6/10/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$165.00 ➝ $170.00	+10.65%
6/3/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$136.00 ➝ $179.00	+15.34%
5/2/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Coldwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$156.00 ➝ $170.00	+16.87%
4/29/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Caliendo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $160.00	+14.76%
3/31/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Valiquette Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$142.00 ➝ $150.00	+9.95%
2/5/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Tanquilut Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$140.00 ➝ $150.00	+19.72%
2/4/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kristina Ruggeri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$148.00	+16.57%
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2/4/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$142.00 ➝ $145.00	+13.97%
1/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Rhyee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $144.00	+18.90%
11/4/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$119.00 ➝ $124.00	+9.48%
11/4/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$117.00 ➝ $133.00	+14.53%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/26/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$125.00	+15.64%

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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 Tuesday, August 5, 2025. 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.:

Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a target price increase to $170.00, indicate strong market confidence in Cardinal Health, Inc.'s growth potential.
The current stock price is around $155.97, which is near its 1-year high of $168.44, suggesting a positive trend in investor sentiment.
Cardinal Health, Inc. reported earnings per share of $2.35, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong operational performance.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $37.23 billion, indicating stability and a significant presence in the healthcare sector.
Cardinal Health, Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend, which is a positive sign for income-focused investors, showing commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Cardinal Health
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative return on equity of 68.84%, which may raise concerns about its profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.
Despite a revenue of $54.88 billion, it fell short of analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting market demands.
Cardinal Health, Inc. has a relatively low net margin of 0.70%, suggesting that it may face difficulties in maintaining profitability amidst rising costs.
Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, which may indicate a lack of strong bullish sentiment among some market experts.
The stock's beta of 0.67 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities.

CAH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cardinal Health is $158.07, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cardinal Health in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 11 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 downside of -0.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cardinal Health's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Cardinal Health has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cardinal Health less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Cardinal Health is 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how CAH compares to other companies.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target