Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Shares Outstanding: 0.24
Is Cardinal Health, Inc.’s shares outstanding high or low?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.24 is 10% below its 5-year average of 0.27, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.24–0.29).
0.82% below its 12-month average of 0.24.
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CAH Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.24
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.24
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.26
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.27
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.29
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.31
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.33
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-6.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-21.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-26.62%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
241.00M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$223.85
Market Cap
$52.4B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 241.00M | -1.63% |
| 2024 | 245.00M | -6.13% |
| 2023 | 261.00M | -6.45% |
| 2022 | 279.00M | -4.45% |
| 2021 | 292.00M | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 293.00M | -2.33% |
| 2019 | 300.00M | -4.15% |
| 2018 | 313.00M | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 317.00M | -3.06% |
| 2016 | 327.00M | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 332.00M | -2.64% |
| 2014 | 341.00M | +0.00% |
| 2013 | 341.00M | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 345.00M | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 348.60M | -2.84% |
| 2010 | 358.80M | +0.34% |
| 2009 | 357.60M | -0.17% |
| 2008 | 358.20M | -9.29% |
| 2007 | 394.90M | -6.24% |
| 2006 | 421.20M | -2.19% |
| 2005 | 430.61M | +1.36% |
| 2004 | 424.84M | -4.84% |
| 2003 | 446.46M | +0.18% |
| 2002 | 445.65M | -1.24% |
| 2001 | 451.26M | +1.22% |
| 2000 | 445.84M | +7.03% |
| 1999 | 416.55M | +2.40% |
| 1998 | 406.80M | +74.05% |
| 1997 | 233.73M | +1.36% |
| 1996 | 230.59M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Cardinal Health, Inc. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Cardinal Health, Inc. Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.24.
- Is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s shares outstanding high or low?
- Cardinal Health, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.24 is 10% below its 5-year average of 0.27, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.24–0.29).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.24.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.26.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.27.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.29.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.31.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for CAH stock is 0.33.
Cardinal Health, Inc. Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 0.24 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.24 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.26 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.28 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.29 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.29 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.30 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.31 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.32 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.33 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.33 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.35 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.39 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2001-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2000-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 1999-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 1998-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 1997-06-30 | 0.23 |
| 1996-06-30 | 0.23 |
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About Cardinal Health, Inc.
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Distribution
- CEO
- Jason Hollar