Q3 25 EPS
$2.35
BEAT +9.36%
Est. $2.15
Q3 25 Revenue
$54.88B
MISS 0.78%
Est. $55.31B
vs S&P Since Q3 25
+32.4%
BEATING MARKET
CAH +65.9% vs S&P +33.5%
Market Reaction
Did CAH Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Cardinal Health delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, posting non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.35, beating the $2.15 consensus estimate by 9.36%, as profit growth across all five operating segments drove the outperformance. Revenue came in at $54.88 bil… Read more Cardinal Health delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, posting non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.35, beating the $2.15 consensus estimate by 9.36%, as profit growth across all five operating segments drove the outperformance. Revenue came in at $54.88 billion, essentially flat year-over-year and slightly below the $55.31 billion consensus, though that headline figure obscures underlying momentum; excluding the previously communicated OptumRx customer contract expiration, revenue grew 19%. The primary engine was the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment, where profit climbed 14% to $662.00 million, fueled by brand and specialty pharmaceutical volume, MSO platform contributions, and generics program performance. Operating cash flow swung sharply to $2.92 billion from negative $27.00 million a year ago, a dramatic improvement driven by working capital movements. Management raised its full-year fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $8.05 to $8.15, and signaled double-digit non-GAAP EPS growth in fiscal 2026, even as the company acknowledged up to $300 million in potential tariff-related costs and has begun implementing mitigation measures including workforce reductions.
Key Takeaways
- • Brand and specialty pharmaceutical sales growth from existing and new customers
- • MSO platform contributions including GI Alliance
- • BioPharma Solutions and Specialty Networks contributions
- • Positive generics program performance
- • Cost optimization initiatives in GMPD segment
- • Growth across at-Home Solutions, Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions, and OptiFreight Logistics
- • Lower share count from share repurchases
CAH YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
CAH Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our strong momentum continued into our third quarter as our team's ongoing focus on operational execution and value creation led to excellent financial results.”
— Jason Hollar, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
CAH Earnings Trends
CAH vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
CAH EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
CAH Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
CAH Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 26 BEAT | $2.79 | $3.17 | +13.70% | $60.94B | -2.19% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $2.37 | $2.63 | +11.17% | $65.63B | +0.60% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $2.17 | $2.55 | +17.33% | $64.01B | +8.00% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $2.18 | $2.08 | -4.70% | $60.16B | +1.26% |
| FY Full Year | $9.43 | $8.24 | -12.65% | $222.58B | -0.33% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $2.15 | $2.35 | +9.36% | $54.88B | -0.78% |