Net Income for Cardinal Health (CAH)
According to Cardinal Health's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is $1.67B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
$1.67B
YoY change
+83.2%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2007)
$1.93B
Cumulative net income
$21.58B
Net Income history chart for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1986 to 2025
Net Income history table for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.56B | +83.2% | ||
| 2024 | $852.00M | +158.2% | ||
| 2023 | $330.00M | -135.2% | ||
| 2022 | -$938.00M | -253.5% | ||
| 2021 | $611.00M | -116.5% | ||
| 2020 | -$3.69B | -370.9% | ||
| 2019 | $1.36B | +432.4% | ||
| 2018 | $256.00M | -80.1% | ||
| 2017 | $1.29B | -9.7% | ||
| 2016 | $1.43B | +17.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.22B | +4.2% | ||
| 2014 | $1.17B | +249.1% | ||
| 2013 | $334.00M | -68.8% | ||
| 2012 | $1.07B | +11.5% | ||
| 2011 | $959.00M | +49.3% | ||
| 2010 | $642.20M | -44.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.15B | -11.5% | ||
| 2008 | $1.30B | -32.6% | ||
| 2007 | $1.93B | +93.1% | ||
| 2006 | $1.00B | -4.8% | ||
| 2005 | $1.05B | -28.7% | ||
| 2004 | $1.47B | +4.9% | ||
| 2003 | $1.41B | +33.1% | ||
| 2002 | $1.06B | +23.2% | ||
| 2001 | $857.40M | +26.1% | ||
| 2000 | $679.70M | +49.0% | ||
| 1999 | $456.30M | +84.7% | ||
| 1998 | $247.10M | +36.4% | ||
| 1997 | $181.10M | +61.8% | ||
| 1996 | $111.90M | +31.6% | ||
| 1995 | $85.00M | +142.2% | ||
| 1994 | $35.10M | +4.5% | ||
| 1993 | $33.60M | +33.3% | ||
| 1992 | $25.20M | +44.8% | ||
| 1991 | $17.40M | +35.9% | ||
| 1990 | $12.80M | +45.5% | ||
| 1989 | $8.80M | +33.3% | ||
| 1988 | $6.60M | +22.2% | ||
| 1987 | $5.40M | -10.0% | ||
| 1986 | $6.00M | — |
Net Income 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 net income for Cardinal Health (CAH) came in at $1.56B – surged 83.2% year-over-year.
Cardinal Health net income has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +2.5% compound annual growth rate over 2015–2025 (10 years).
Cardinal Health net income declined from $1.93B in 2007 to $1.56B in 2025, a 19.2% drawdown.
2007 marks the peak net income at $1.93B, with the historical low of -$3.69B recorded in 2020.
Within Healthcare, Cardinal Health (CAH) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for net income is $15.15B.
Cardinal Health Net Income by Year
Cardinal Health Net Income 2025: $1.56B
Cardinal Health net income in 2025 was $1.56B, surged 83.2% from 2024.
Cardinal Health Net Income 2024: $852.00M
Cardinal Health net income in 2024 was $852.00M, surged 158.2% from 2023.
Cardinal Health Net Income 2023: $330.00M
Cardinal Health net income in 2023 was $330.00M, plunged 135.2% below 2022.
Cardinal Health Net Income 2022: -$938.00M
Cardinal Health net income in 2022 was -$938.00M, plunged 253.5% below 2021.
Cardinal Health Net Income 2021: $611.00M
Cardinal Health net income in 2021 was $611.00M.
See more financial history for Cardinal Health (CAH).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as Cardinal Health, ranked by their latest net income.
| Company | Net Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $102.43B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $26.80B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $20.64B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $18.25B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $12.06B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $10.26B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $7.71B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $4.23B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Health's net income?
- Latest reported net income for Cardinal Health (CAH) is $1.67B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cardinal Health net income changed year-over-year?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) net income changed +83.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cardinal Health net income?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) net income compound annual growth rate is +2.5% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Cardinal Health net income hit its highest annual value?
- Cardinal Health net income reached its highest annual value of $1.93B in 2007.
What was Cardinal Health net income in 2024?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) net income in 2024 was $852.00M.
What was Cardinal Health net income in 2025?
- Cardinal Health (CAH) net income in 2025 was $1.56B.
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