Cardinal Health Shares Dip 1.70 as $480M Surge Propels 302nd Ranking in Market Volatility

Cardinal Health (CAH) closed July 31, 2025, down 1.70% as trading volume surged to $0.48 billion, a 139.17% increase from the previous day, ranking 302nd in market activity. The healthcare services provider operates through pharmaceutical and medical segments, distributing branded and generic drugs while offering supply chain solutions for healthcare systems. Recent earnings reports from peers like Baxter International highlighted market volatility, though Cardinal remains focused on its core operations.

Analyst ratings from Zacks Investment Research indicate Cardinal Health holds a #2 (Buy) rank, with a projected fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.03 and revenue of $60.67 billion. The company’s long-term growth rate is estimated at 10.9%, outpacing the industry average of 5.5%. Despite short-term declines, its earnings yield of 5.7% suggests relative value compared to sector benchmarks.

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