Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health (CAH) Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported May 1, 2025 at 6:49 AM ET · SEC Source

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
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CAH Revenue by Segment

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“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