Stock-Based Compensation for Cardinal Health (CAH)
Stock-Based Compensation for Cardinal Health (CAH): headline value $364.00M · YoY +101.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$364.00M
YoY change
+101.7%
5Y CAGR
+22.1%
Peak year (2025)
$244.00M
Latest annual
$244.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1990 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Cardinal Health (CAH) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244.00M | +101.7% | ||
| 2024 | $121.00M | +26.0% | ||
| 2023 | $96.00M | — | ||
| 2022 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2021 | $89.00M | -1.1% | ||
| 2020 | $90.00M | +9.8% | ||
| 2019 | $82.00M | -3.5% | ||
| 2018 | $85.00M | -11.5% | ||
| 2017 | $96.00M | -13.5% | ||
| 2016 | $111.00M | +0.9% | ||
| 2015 | $110.00M | +14.6% | ||
| 2014 | $96.00M | +3.2% | ||
| 2013 | $93.00M | +9.4% | ||
| 2012 | $85.00M | +6.9% | ||
| 2011 | $79.50M | -20.1% | ||
| 2010 | $99.50M | -19.0% | ||
| 2009 | $122.80M | +0.4% | ||
| 2008 | $122.30M | -11.4% | ||
| 2007 | $138.10M | -41.8% | ||
| 2006 | $237.30M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Cardinal Health's reported cash flow 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
The 2025 reading of Cardinal Health (CAH) stock-based compensation is $244.00M – surged 101.7% year-over-year.
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +22.1%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $244.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1990.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Cardinal Health (CAH) ranks 5th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $313.00M.
Cardinal Health Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Cardinal Health Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $244.00M
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2025 was $244.00M, surged 101.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cardinal Health Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $121.00M
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2024 was $121.00M, grew 26.0% from 2023.
Cardinal Health Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $96.00M
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2023 was $96.00M.
Cardinal Health Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $0
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2022 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2021.
Cardinal Health Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $89.00M
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2021 was $89.00M.
See more financial history for Cardinal Health (CAH).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Cardinal Health, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $1.35B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $971.00M | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $955.00M | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $626.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Health's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Cardinal Health (CAH) is $364.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cardinal Health stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Cardinal Health (CAH) stock-based compensation changed +101.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cardinal Health stock-based compensation?
Cardinal Health (CAH) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +22.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cardinal Health stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Cardinal Health stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $244.00M in 2025.
What was Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2024?
Cardinal Health (CAH) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $121.00M.
What was Cardinal Health stock-based compensation in 2025?
Cardinal Health (CAH) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $244.00M.
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