Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$126.96 -0.42 (-0.33%)

Closing price 02/21/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$127.62 +0.66 (+0.52%)

As of 02/21/2025 05:52 PM Eastern

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

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
12

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for CAH.

Consensus Price Target

$136.87
7.80% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cardinal Health, the average price target is $136.87. The highest price target for CAH is $150.00, while the lowest price target for CAH is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.80% from the current price of $126.96.

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CAH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	1 Month Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	3 Months Ago 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Year Ago 2/23/23 to 2/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$136.87	$133.29	$123.00	$101.38
Forecasted Upside	7.80% Upside	3.02% Upside	0.95% Upside	-6.19% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	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	2.75	2.82	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.80% Upside	29,256.47% Upside	14.36% 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 Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/5/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Brian Tanquilut Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$140.00 ➝ $150.00	+19.72%
2/4/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Lisa Gill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$142.00 ➝ $145.00	+13.97%
2/4/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	S. Baxter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$135.00 ➝ $136.00	+7.36%
1/31/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erin Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$136.00 ➝ $142.00	+10.67%
1/10/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Grosslight Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$120.00 ➝ $129.00	+5.25%
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%
1/7/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $140.00	+17.17%
1/6/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$132.00 ➝ $145.00	+21.54%
12/4/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Hynes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold ➝ Outperform	$139.00	+12.79%
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%
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11/4/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$134.00 ➝ $139.00	+21.30%
11/4/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$117.00 ➝ $133.00	+14.53%
9/11/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $125.00	+10.34%
8/15/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$130.00 ➝ $137.00	+28.81%
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%
6/12/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+15.82%

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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, February 16, 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.:

The stock has shown resilience with a current price around $122.85, which is near its 50-day moving average, indicating stability in recent trading.
Cardinal Health, Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings result with an EPS of $1.93, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.74, showcasing effective management and operational efficiency.
The company has a market capitalization of approximately $30.52 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the healthcare sector and potential for growth.
With a dividend yield of 1.60% and a payout ratio of 37.69%, Cardinal Health, Inc. offers a reliable income stream for investors, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.57 suggests that the stock is reasonably valued compared to its earnings, which may attract growth-focused investors.

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 59.57%, which may raise concerns about its profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.
Despite recent earnings success, the net margin of only 0.59% indicates that the company operates with thin profit margins, which could be a risk in a competitive market.
Cardinal Health, Inc. has a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.49, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could deter value investors.
The stock's beta of 0.63 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Recent trading volumes have fluctuated, with a current volume of 1,620,302 shares compared to an average of 2,327,426, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence.

CAH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cardinal Health is $136.87, with a high forecast of $150.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cardinal Health in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings 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 7.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cardinal Health's stock had 5 upgrades by analysts.
: Cardinal Health has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, 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 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how CAH compares to other companies.

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Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target