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
CAH YoY Financials
Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025, source: SEC Filings
CAH Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“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
CAH Earnings Trends
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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% |