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Cardinal Health Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Provides Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance

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Cardinal Health reported fourth-quarter fiscal year 2026 GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.70, a 70% increase.

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH ) today reported fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 revenues of $63.7 billion, an increase of 6% from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. Fourth quarter GAAP operating earnings increased 70% to $729 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 70% to $1.70. Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating earnings increased 30% to $935 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 40% to $2.91, reflecting the increase in non-GAAP earnings, including the recognition of a one-time net operating profit impact of IEEPA tariff refunds of $100 million in the GMPD segment, a lower non-GAAP effective tax rate, and a lower share count, partially offset by an increase in interest and other expense. Fiscal year 2026 revenues were $254.2 billion, a 14% increase from fiscal year 2025. GAAP operating earnings were $2.6 billion and GAAP diluted EPS was $7.23. Non-GAAP operating earnings increased 30% to $3.6 billion, driven by segment profit increases across all five operating segments. Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 37% to $11.26 for the year, reflecting the increase in non-GAAP operating earnings across the business, including the recognition of a one-time net operating profit impact of IEEPA tariff refunds of $100 million in the GMPD segment, a lower non-GAAP effective tax rate, and a lower share count following in-year...

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$7
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Dublin, Ohio, United States

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Aug 11, 2026
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    "title": "Cardinal Health Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Provides Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance",
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