CAH Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
16.42%
Last Quarter
$2.91
Past Year
$6.95
Growth Past 5yrs
N/A
Next Quarter
$2.78
Estimate Next Year
$11.26
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$276.00
17.5% Upside
Mean Price Target
$241.48
2.81% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$190.00
-19.11% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Aug 19, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CAH Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CAH (NYSE: CAH) reported an actual EPS of $2.91 for the quarter ending on Aug 11, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.42, resulting in a 20.25% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 30, 2026), CAH recorded an actual EPS of $3.17 with a 13.62% surprise. See CAH's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CAH has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Aug 11, 2026 showing a 20.25% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 30, 2026 recorded a 13.62% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 2.91 | 2.42 | +20.25% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 3.17 | 2.79 | +13.62% |
| Feb 05, 2026 | 2.63 | 2.34 | +12.39% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 2.55 | 2.18 | +16.97% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 2.08 | 2.04 | +1.96% |
| May 01, 2025 | 2.35 | 2.17 | +8.29% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAH stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CAH stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 25 analysts have given their ratings
to CAH out of which
13 analysts have given strong buy call,
9 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$241.48 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 2.81% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CAH highest price target?
Analysts suggest CAH's stock price would rise to a high of $276.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CAH over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CAH stock price could move to $190.00.
What is the average target price for CAH?
CAH stock has an average analyst estimate of $241.48.
At its current price, how far is CAH from its average target price?
CAH shares are currently trading 2.81% above this price target.
What were CAH’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.91 versus consensus estimates of $2.42, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.08.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CAH's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.78 and $11.26 for the whole year.
What has CAH's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 16.42% EPS growth for CAH in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.