CAH Dividend History & Yield
Cardinal Health, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.516 | $51.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.516 | $51.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.516 | $51.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 340 days) | Oct 14, 2027 | $0.516 | $51.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CAH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.064 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CAH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 582 | $145,099 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,907 | $725,494 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,814 | $1,450,988 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.83%. $10,000 in CAH would currently pay about $83 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CAH dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.516 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.516 | +1.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.511 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | — | $0.511 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.511 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.511 | +1.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.506 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | — | $0.506 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.506 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.506 | +1.0% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | — | $0.501 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2023 | — | $0.501 | +0.0% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.501 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | — | $0.501 | +1.0% |
| Mar 31, 2023 | — | $0.496 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2022 | — | $0.496 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | — | $0.496 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | — | $0.496 | +1.0% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | — | $0.491 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $0.491 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | — | $0.491 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2021 | — | $0.491 | +1.0% |
| Mar 31, 2021 | — | $0.486 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | — | $0.486 | +0.0% |
CAH dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Raised 1.0% | $0.511 | $0.516 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CAH scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Cardinal Health, Inc.
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. The company offers customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients in the home. It distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Distribution. First dividend on our records: Dec 24, 1986. 161 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CAH dividend FAQ
When is CAH's next ex-dividend date?
CAH's next ex-dividend date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.516 per share, expected on Jan 14, 2027.
How often does CAH pay dividends?
CAH pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.516 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is CAH's dividend yield?
CAH's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.82%, based on $2.054 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $249.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.064 per share, is 0.83%.
How much does CAH pay per share?
CAH pays about $0.516 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.064 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $206.40 a year.
Has CAH grown or cut its dividend?
CAH has raised its annual dividend for 21 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.0% a year (+1.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CAH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.83%, you would need about 582 shares of CAH (roughly $145,099 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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