EPS (Diluted) for Cardinal Health (CAH)
According to Cardinal Health's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $6.95. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$6.95
YoY change
+87.0%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$6.45
Latest annual
$6.45
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1986 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.45 | +87.0% | ||
| 2024 | $3.45 | +173.8% | ||
| 2023 | $1.26 | -137.7% | ||
| 2022 | $-3.34 | -260.6% | ||
| 2021 | $2.08 | -116.5% | ||
| 2020 | $-12.60 | -378.1% | ||
| 2019 | $4.53 | +459.3% | ||
| 2018 | $0.81 | -79.9% | ||
| 2017 | $4.03 | -6.7% | ||
| 2016 | $4.32 | +19.3% | ||
| 2015 | $3.62 | +7.1% | ||
| 2014 | $3.38 | +248.5% | ||
| 2013 | $0.97 | -68.3% | ||
| 2012 | $3.06 | +12.5% | ||
| 2011 | $2.72 | +53.7% | ||
| 2010 | $1.77 | -44.3% | ||
| 2009 | $3.18 | -10.9% | ||
| 2008 | $3.57 | -25.2% | ||
| 2007 | $4.77 | +104.7% | ||
| 2006 | $2.33 | -3.3% | ||
| 2005 | $2.41 | -28.1% | ||
| 2004 | $3.35 | +10.6% | ||
| 2003 | $3.03 | +30.0% | ||
| 2002 | $2.33 | +25.9% | ||
| 2001 | $1.85 | +17.1% | ||
| 2000 | $1.58 | +41.1% | ||
| 1999 | $1.12 | +9.8% | ||
| 1998 | $1.02 | +24.4% | ||
| 1997 | $0.82 | +60.8% | ||
| 1996 | $0.51 | -17.7% | ||
| 1995 | $0.62 | +210.0% | ||
| 1994 | $0.20 | -48.7% | ||
| 1993 | $0.39 | +30.0% | ||
| 1992 | $0.30 | +25.0% | ||
| 1991 | $0.24 | +26.3% | ||
| 1990 | $0.19 | +18.8% | ||
| 1989 | $0.16 | +23.1% | ||
| 1988 | $0.13 | +18.2% | ||
| 1987 | $0.11 | -8.3% | ||
| 1986 | $0.12 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Cardinal Health's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Cardinal Health (CAH) most recent annual diluted EPS stands at $6.45 (2025) – surged 87.0% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2015–2025 (10 years) stretch, Cardinal Health diluted EPS compounded at +5.9% per year, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual diluted EPS of $6.45 was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $-12.60 in 2020.
Within Healthcare, Cardinal Health (CAH) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted EPS is $13.16.
Cardinal Health EPS (Diluted) by Year
Cardinal Health EPS (Diluted) 2025: $6.45
Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2025 was $6.45, surged 87.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cardinal Health EPS (Diluted) 2024: $3.45
Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2024 was $3.45, surged 173.8% from 2023.
Cardinal Health EPS (Diluted) 2023: $1.26
Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2023 was $1.26, plunged 137.7% below 2022.
Cardinal Health EPS (Diluted) 2022: $-3.34
Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2022 was $-3.34, plunged 260.6% below 2021.
Cardinal Health EPS (Diluted) 2021: $2.08
Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2021 was $2.08.
See more financial history for Cardinal Health (CAH).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Cardinal Health, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $23.03 | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $22.95 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $14.23 | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $13.23 | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $13.08 | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $11.03 | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $7.28 | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $2.37 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Health's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Cardinal Health (CAH) is $6.95 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cardinal Health diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) diluted EPS changed +87.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cardinal Health diluted EPS?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +5.9% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Cardinal Health diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Cardinal Health diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $6.45 in 2025.
What was Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2024?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) diluted EPS in 2024 was $3.45.
What was Cardinal Health diluted EPS in 2025?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) diluted EPS in 2025 was $6.45.
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