Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) reported quarterly earnings results on November 05, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
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Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) reported quarterly earnings results on November 05, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Healthcare company reported earnings per share of $3.26, beating the consensus estimate of $2.94 by $0.32 per share. Revenue came in at $67.5B, beating the estimate of $66.6B.
Cardinal Health's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $267.82 with a market capitalization of $47.1B.
Cardinal Health's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
The 11% beat relative to consensus estimates is a notable deviation. Earnings surprises of this magnitude often trigger analyst revisions and can influence institutional positioning in the weeks following the report.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Cardinal Health should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Nov 2026) | $3.26 | $2.94 | +10.9% |
| Q4 (Aug 2026) | $2.91 | $2.42 | +20.2% |
| Q3 (Apr 2026) | $3.17 | $2.80 | +13.2% |
| Q2 (Feb 2026) | $2.63 | $2.37 | +11.0% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View CAH Stock Page
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See the full Q1 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our CAH earnings page.
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