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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $4.39B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is $4.39B. It is above its 12-month average by 72.20% ($2.55B).

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CAH Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$1.85B-43.09% 1Y
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CAH Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$4.39B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$2.55B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$2.55B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$2.30B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$2.19B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.99B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.85B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+72.20%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+72.25%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+90.78%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+100.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+120.73%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+137.42%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$4.39B

FCF Yield

8.31%

Price/FCF

12.0

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Cardinal Health, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Cardinal Health, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $4.39B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $2.55B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $2.55B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $2.30B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $2.19B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $1.99B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CAH stock is $1.85B.

Cardinal Health, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-06-30$1.85B
2024-06-30$3.25B
2023-06-30$2.36B
2022-06-30$2.73B
2021-06-30$2.03B
2020-06-30$1.58B
2019-06-30$2.39B
2018-06-30$2.38B
2017-06-30$797.00M
2016-06-30$2.51B
2015-06-30$2.24B
2014-06-30$2.27B
2013-06-30$1.53B
2012-06-30$913.00M
2011-06-30$1.10B
2010-06-30$1.88B
2009-06-30$1.03B
2008-06-30$1.14B
2007-06-30$865.70M
2006-06-30$1.70B
2005-06-30$2.28B
2004-06-30$2.21B
2003-06-30$974.80M
2002-06-30$698.50M
2001-06-30$530.50M
2000-06-30$330.40M
1999-06-30$-121.70M
1998-06-30$28.40M
1997-06-30$-36.00M
1996-06-30$49.10M

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.

Dublin, OH
57,700 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Distribution
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Distribution
CEO
Jason Hollar