Cardinal Health Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Dividend

Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) said its Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.5107 per share, payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business April 1, 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) said its Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.5107 per share, payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business April 1, 2026. The dividend will be paid out of the company's capital surplus.

Positive

• Dividend of $0.5107 per share declared
• Payment date set for April 15, 2026
• Record date confirmed as April 1, 2026

Negative

• Dividend will be paid from capital surplus, indicating use of reserves

Argus Feb 13 session

+2.66% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – CAH

On Feb 13, the first trading day after this news, CAH closed 2.66% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 13 session.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.5107 per share Payment date: April 15, 2026 Record date: April 1, 2026

Quarterly dividend

$0.5107 per share

Board-approved quarterly dividend from capital surplus

Payment date

April 15, 2026

Dividend payable date to eligible shareholders

Record date

April 1, 2026

Shareholders of record eligible for dividend

Previous Management,dividends Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 04

Same Type 5 events

1. Nov 04

   Quarterly dividend

   24h Move

   +0.7%

   Board approved $0.5107 quarterly dividend payable January 15, 2026.

2. Aug 15

   Quarterly dividend

   24h Move

   +0.1%

   Board approved $0.5107 quarterly dividend payable October 15, 2025.

3. May 05

   Dividend increase

   24h Move

   -0.2%

   Announced dividend increase with new $0.5107 per share quarterly payout.

4. Feb 03

   Quarterly dividend

   24h Move

   -0.1%

   Approved $0.5056 per share dividend payable April 15, 2025.

5. Nov 05

   Quarterly dividend

   24h Move

   +2.1%

   Approved $0.5056 per share dividend payable January 15, 2025.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

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capital surplus financial

"approved its quarterly dividend of $0.5107 per share, out of the Company's capital surplus."

Capital surplus is the portion of a company’s equity that comes from money investors paid above the stock’s stated minimum price or from certain non-operating transactions; it sits on the balance sheet separate from earned profits. Investors watch it because it shows how much extra funding a company has raised beyond basic share value—like tips above a ticket price—and can provide a financial cushion for growth or restructuring, though it is not the same as cash available for routine dividends.

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that its Board of Directors approved its quarterly dividend of $0.5107 per share, out of the Company's capital surplus. The dividend will be payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2026.

About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom. 

Contacts
Media: Erich Timmerman, erich.timmerman@cardinalhealth.com and 614.757.8231
Investors: Matt Sims, matt.sims@cardinalhealth.com and 614.553.3661

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FAQ

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What dividend did Cardinal Health (CAH) announce on February 12, 2026?

Cardinal Health declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5107 per share. According to the company, the dividend is payable April 15, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business April 1, 2026 and is paid from capital surplus.

When will Cardinal Health (CAH) shareholders receive the April 2026 dividend?

The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026 to eligible shareholders. According to the company, shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2026 will receive the $0.5107 per share payment.

Which shareholders of Cardinal Health (CAH) are eligible for the April 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2026 are eligible. According to the company, those holders will be paid $0.5107 per share on April 15, 2026, with the dividend sourced from capital surplus.

How much is the Cardinal Health (CAH) quarterly dividend and how is it funded?

The quarterly dividend is $0.5107 per share and is funded from capital surplus. According to the company, the Board approved this distribution on February 12, 2026 with payment on April 15, 2026 to record-date holders.

Does the Cardinal Health (CAH) dividend affect shareholder records or trading around April 2026?

Yes; shareholders must be on the record by April 1, 2026 to receive the dividend. According to the company, the dividend of $0.5107 per share will then be paid on April 15, 2026 to those recorded holders.