Gross Profit for Cardinal Health (CAH)
According to Cardinal Health's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $8.86B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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)
$8.86B
YoY change
+10.2%
5Y CAGR
+3.5%
Peak year (2025)
$8.17B
Cumulative gross profit
$151.78B
Gross Profit history chart for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1986 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.17B | +10.2% | ||
| 2024 | $7.41B | +7.6% | ||
| 2023 | $6.89B | +6.2% | ||
| 2022 | $6.48B | -4.3% | ||
| 2021 | $6.78B | -1.3% | ||
| 2020 | $6.87B | +0.5% | ||
| 2019 | $6.83B | -4.8% | ||
| 2018 | $7.18B | +9.7% | ||
| 2017 | $6.54B | +0.0% | ||
| 2016 | $6.54B | +14.5% | ||
| 2015 | $5.71B | +10.7% | ||
| 2014 | $5.16B | +4.9% | ||
| 2013 | $4.92B | +8.4% | ||
| 2012 | $4.54B | +9.1% | ||
| 2011 | $4.16B | +10.1% | ||
| 2010 | $3.78B | -31.6% | ||
| 2009 | $5.53B | -1.9% | ||
| 2008 | $5.63B | +7.4% | ||
| 2007 | $5.25B | -0.7% | ||
| 2006 | $5.28B | +5.5% | ||
| 2005 | $5.01B | +5.6% | ||
| 2004 | $4.74B | +5.1% | ||
| 2003 | $4.51B | +11.5% | ||
| 2002 | $4.05B | +12.0% | ||
| 2001 | $3.61B | +15.3% | ||
| 2000 | $3.13B | +11.0% | ||
| 1999 | $2.82B | +155.2% | ||
| 1998 | $1.11B | +15.6% | ||
| 1997 | $956.20M | +27.9% | ||
| 1996 | $747.80M | +54.0% | ||
| 1995 | $485.70M | +30.5% | ||
| 1994 | $372.20M | +177.8% | ||
| 1993 | $134.00M | +16.0% | ||
| 1992 | $115.50M | +32.6% | ||
| 1991 | $87.10M | +37.6% | ||
| 1990 | $63.30M | +25.8% | ||
| 1989 | $50.30M | +35.2% | ||
| 1988 | $37.20M | -25.9% | ||
| 1987 | $50.20M | +54.0% | ||
| 1986 | $32.60M | — |
Gross Profit 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
2025's annual gross profit for Cardinal Health (CAH) came in at $8.17B – grew 10.2% year-over-year.
Cardinal Health gross profit has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +3.5% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $8.17B, with the historical low of $32.60M recorded in 1986.
Within Healthcare, Cardinal Health (CAH) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $53.80B.
Cardinal Health Gross Profit by Year
Cardinal Health Gross Profit 2025: $8.17B
Cardinal Health gross profit in 2025 was $8.17B, grew 10.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cardinal Health Gross Profit 2024: $7.41B
Cardinal Health gross profit in 2024 was $7.41B, grew 7.6% from 2023.
Cardinal Health Gross Profit 2023: $6.89B
Cardinal Health gross profit in 2023 was $6.89B, grew 6.2% from 2022.
Cardinal Health Gross Profit 2022: $6.48B
Cardinal Health gross profit in 2022 was $6.48B, edged down 4.3% below 2021.
Cardinal Health Gross Profit 2021: $6.78B
Cardinal Health gross profit in 2021 was $6.78B.
See more financial history for Cardinal Health (CAH).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Cardinal Health, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $250.28B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $82.92B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $68.56B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $54.62B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $52.98B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $48.11B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $42.96B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $26.01B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Health's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Cardinal Health (CAH) is $8.86B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cardinal Health gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) gross profit changed +10.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cardinal Health gross profit?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +3.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cardinal Health gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Cardinal Health gross profit reached its highest annual value of $8.17B in 2025.
What was Cardinal Health gross profit in 2024?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) gross profit in 2024 was $7.41B.
What was Cardinal Health gross profit in 2025?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) gross profit in 2025 was $8.17B.
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