Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health (CAH) Q2 2026 Earnings

Reported Feb 5, 2026 at 6:47 AM ET · SEC Source

Q2 26 EPS

$2.63

BEAT +11.17%

Est. $2.37

Q2 26 Revenue

$65.63B

BEAT +0.60%

Est. $65.24B

vs S&P Since Q2 26

-3.7%

TRAILING MARKET

CAH +6.4% vs S&P +10.1%

Market Reaction

Did CAH Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results

Cardinal Health delivered a strong fiscal second-quarter 2026 result, posting non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.63 against a consensus estimate of $2.37, a beat of 11.17%, while revenue of $65.63 billion edged past estimates by 0.60% and grew 18.8% year ove… Read more Cardinal Health delivered a strong fiscal second-quarter 2026 result, posting non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.63 against a consensus estimate of $2.37, a beat of 11.17%, while revenue of $65.63 billion edged past estimates by 0.60% and grew 18.8% year over year. The primary engine behind that top-line acceleration was the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment, which expanded 19% to $60.67 billion on robust brand and specialty pharmaceutical volumes from both existing and new customers, accounting for the overwhelming majority of consolidated sales. Non-GAAP operating earnings climbed 38% to $877 million, reflecting meaningful operating leverage alongside a reduced share count, partially offset by higher interest costs tied to acquisition financing. The Global Medical Products and Distribution segment also contributed positively, with segment profit more than doubling to $37 million on cost optimization progress. Analysts have noted the quarter reinforces Cardinal Health's standing as a compelling large-cap healthcare distributor. Management raised its fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to a range of $10.15 to $10.35, representing 23% to 26% growth, while lifting profit outlooks across all operating segments.

Key Takeaways

  • Brand and specialty pharmaceutical sales growth from existing and new customers
  • Positive generics program performance
  • Contributions from MSO platform acquisitions including Solaris Health
  • Volume growth from existing customers in GMPD
  • Cost optimization initiatives in GMPD
  • Growth across at-Home Solutions, Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions, and OptiFreight Logistics
  • Advanced Diabetes Supply acquisition contribution
  • Lower share count from share repurchase program
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CAH YoY Financials

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CAH Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q3 25 Q3 26

“Our strong second-quarter performance reflects at least double-digit segment profit growth across all five of our operating segments.”

— Jason Hollar, Q2 2026 Earnings Press Release