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CAH Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

CAH has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.98%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.04
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.94%
Dividend Rating 55.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.13%
Payout Ratio 22.9%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.99%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 72.8%
Total Return 5y: 319.4%

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Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CAH 48,826 M 0.98% 4.13%
COR 65,521 M 0.66% 2.22%
MCK 102,031 M 0.37% 1.72%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MCK 102,031 M 14.5% 92.9%
COR 65,521 M 6.03% 90.0%
CAH 48,826 M 0.94% 93.5%
OMI 217 M -100% 83.4%

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CAH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.5107 -0.1% N/A
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.511 0% 0.25%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.511 1% 0.33%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.506 0% 0.3%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.506 0% 0.37%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.506 0% 0.43%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.506 1% 0.46%
2024-03-28 2024-04-01 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.501 0% 0.51%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-15 Quarterly 0.501 0% 0.45%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-15 Quarterly 0.501 0% 0.5%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-15 Quarterly 0.501 1% 0.58%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-04-15 Quarterly 0.496 0% 0.53%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-15 Quarterly 0.496 0% 0.66%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-15 Quarterly 0.496 0% 0.64%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.496 1% 0.73%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.491 0% 0.93%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-15 Quarterly 0.491 0% 0.86%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.491 0% 0.95%
2021-06-30 2021-07-01 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.491 1% 0.95%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.486 0% 0.85%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.486 0% 0.79%
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.486 0% N/A
2020-06-30 2020-07-01 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.486 1% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.481 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.481 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.481 0% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.481 1.1% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.476 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.476 0% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.476 0% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-02 2018-07-15 Quarterly 0.476 3% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-15 Quarterly 0.462 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-15 Quarterly 0.462 0% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-15 Quarterly 0.462 0% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-03 2017-07-15 Quarterly 0.462 2.9% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-04-03 2017-04-15 Quarterly 0.449 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-15 Quarterly 0.449 0% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-15 Quarterly 0.449 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.449 16% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.387 0% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-04 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.387 0% N/A
2015-09-29 2015-10-01 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.387 0% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-07-01 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.387 12.8% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-04-01 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.343 13.2% N/A
2014-03-28 2014-04-01 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2013-12-30 2014-01-02 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.303 0% N/A

CAH Dividend FAQ

Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH) is a diversified healthcare services and products firm operating in two primary segments: Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions and Global Medical Products & Distribution. The company supplies a broad portfolio-including branded and generic drugs, specialty pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter items, and a wide range of medical-surgical devices such as gloves, needles, and procedure kits-to hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, labs, physician offices, and home-care patients.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAH?

As of January 2026, CAH`s dividend yield is 0.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 207.19.

Does CAH pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, CAH paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 0.5107 USD.

How often does CAH pay dividends?

CAH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

CAH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAH for the next 4 payments are between 0.481 (-5.8%) and 0.682 (+33.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CAH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5107 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cardinal Health (CAH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CAH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cardinal Health (CAH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CAH?

CAH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.94% per year.
Weak growth: CAH's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CAH?

CAH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.13%. If you bought CAH's shares at 49.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.13% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CAH?

CAH Payout Consistency is 93.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Cardinal Health has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CAH have a good Dividend Yield?

CAH`s 0.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAH is 22.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAH?

CAH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CAH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CAH`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Cardinal Health`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.43% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Cardinal Health ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2001-04-23 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 44,307,300
1986 44,392,800 +0.19%
1987 44,436,300 +0.1%
1988 46,151,400 +3.86%
1989 66,000,000 +43.01%
1990 75,000,000 +13.64%
1991 92,857,100 +23.81%
1992 88,888,900 -4.27%
1993 99,090,900 +11.48%
1994 139,333,300 +40.61%
1995 170,000,000 +22.01%
1996 242,941,200 +42.91%
1997 297,777,800 +22.57%
1998 428,787,900 +44%
1999 427,650,000 -0.27%
2000 429,600,000 +0.46%
2001 459,700,000 +7.01%
2002 450,000,000 -2.11%
2003 438,700,000 -2.51%
2004 437,100,000 -0.36%
2005 431,900,000 -1.19%
2006 410,600,000 -4.93%
2007 364,600,000 -11.2%
2008 360,300,000 -1.18%
2009 361,000,000 +0.19%
2010 350,700,000 -2.85%
2011 348,800,000 -0.54%
2012 343,000,000 -1.66%
2013 346,000,000 +0.87%
2014 334,000,000 -3.47%
2015 332,000,000 -0.6%
2016 319,000,000 -3.92%
2017 316,000,000 -0.94%
2018 300,000,000 -5.06%
2019 294,000,000 -2%
2020 295,000,000 +0.34%
2021 281,000,000 -4.75%
2022 261,000,000 -7.12%
2023 246,000,000 -5.75%
2024 243,000,000 -1.22%
2025 239,000,000 -1.65%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2026-01-03 02:37