Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) details Q1 results and FY 2026 outlook

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. filed a current report to note that it has released financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued a news release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, summarizing its first-quarter performance.

The report also explains that the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on October 30, 2025 to discuss the quarterly results and the outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. A slide presentation and an audio replay of the webcast will be available on the Investors page of Cardinal Health’s website.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2025

Cardinal Health, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

1-11373

31-0958666

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017

(614) 757-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares (without par value)			CAH			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   p

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 30, 2025, Cardinal Health, Inc. (the "Company") issued a news release announcing its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. 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 October 30, 2025, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will discuss the Company's results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The slide presentation for the webcast will be available on the Investors page at ir.cardinalhealth.com. An audio replay of the webcast also will be available on the Investors page at ir.cardinalhealth.com.

Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description
99.1			News release issued by the Company on October 30, 2025 announcing first-quarter results.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Cardinal Health, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date:

October 30, 2025

By:

/s/ AARON E. ALT

Aaron E. Alt

Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Cardinal Health (CAH) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Cardinal Health (CAH) disclosed that it issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period’s results did Cardinal Health (CAH) report?

The company reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, described in the filing as first-quarter results.

Where can investors find Cardinal Health’s first-quarter 2025 results?

Investors can review the news release containing the first-quarter results in Exhibit 99.1 to the report and access related materials on the Investors page at ir.cardinalhealth.com.

Is Cardinal Health (CAH) holding an earnings webcast for this quarter?

Yes. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are scheduled to host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on October 30, 2025 to discuss the quarterly results and the outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Will a replay of Cardinal Health’s earnings webcast be available?

Yes. An audio replay of the webcast will be available on the Investors page at ir.cardinalhealth.com.

What exhibit is attached to this Cardinal Health (CAH) Form 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the news release issued on October 30, 2025 announcing Cardinal Health’s first-quarter results.