Form 8-K · Current report

Cardinal Health 8-K, filed Aug 11, 2026

Filed
CIK
0000721371
Accession no.
0000721371-26-000037
AI-generated summary

Summary

Cardinal Health reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $63.7 billion, up 6%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.91, up 40% including a one-time IEEPA tariff refund benefit, and guided fiscal 2027 non-GAAP diluted EPS to $12.40-$12.60, or 13%-15% growth. CEO Jason Hollar said all five operating segments grew profit double-digits and that the company enters fiscal 2027 with confidence.

Key points

  • Cardinal Health reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $63.7 billion, up 6%, and fiscal year 2026 revenue of $254.2 billion, up 14%.
  • Fourth-quarter non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 40% to $2.91, including a one-time $0.31 benefit from recognition of IEEPA tariff refunds.
  • Cardinal Health guided fiscal 2027 non-GAAP diluted EPS to $12.40-$12.60, or 13%-15% growth, and its board approved a $5.0 billion increase to the share repurchase authorization, bringing the total to $6.4 billion.
  • Cardinal Health completed the tuck-in acquisition of Strive Medical, announced the acquisition of AdaptHealth's Diabetes Health business, renewed its wholesaler distribution contract with Kroger, and put in place a new $4.0 billion revolving credit facility.

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Items reported

  • 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure
  • 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

From the filing

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 11, 2026, Cardinal Health, Inc. (the "Company") issued a news release announcing its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the news release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure During a webcast scheduled to be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on August 11, 2026, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will discuss the Company's results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 and outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. …

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