BlackRock reports 5.0% stake (11,947,456 shares) in Cardinal Health

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 11,947,456 shares (5.0%) of Cardinal Health, Inc. common stock.

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BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 11,947,456 shares (5.0%) of Cardinal Health, Inc. common stock. The firm reports sole voting power over 10,919,560 shares and sole dispositive power over 11,947,456 shares as of the event date.

The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control. It also notes that various underlying persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, and no single person exceeds five percent of the outstanding common shares.

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Passive 13G: BlackRock discloses a 5.0% stake in CAH.

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 5.0% of Cardinal Health, totaling 11,947,456 shares. The firm has sole voting power over 10,919,560 shares and sole dispositive power over 11,947,456 shares, tied to an event date of 09/30/2025.

This is a Schedule 13G filing, indicating a passive ownership posture. The certification states the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control, aligning with a non-activist stance.

The filing also notes that various underlying persons have economic interests, with no single person above five percent. Actual market impact depends on portfolio flows and is not indicated by this disclosure.

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What did BlackRock disclose about CAH in this Schedule 13G?

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC reported beneficial ownership of 11,947,456 CAH common shares, representing 5.0% of the class.

How much voting and dispositive power did BlackRock report for CAH (CAH)?

It reported sole voting power over 10,919,560 shares and sole dispositive power over 11,947,456 shares.

What is the event date for BlackRock’s CAH ownership report?

The date of event was 09/30/2025.

Is BlackRock’s CAH filing passive or activist?

It is a Schedule 13G with a certification that holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.

Does any single underlying person exceed 5% ownership of CAH?

No. The filing states no one person’s interest exceeds five percent of the outstanding common shares.

What is the CUSIP for Cardinal Health common stock in this filing?

The CUSIP listed is 14149Y108.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/17/2025 - 02:40 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

CARDINAL HEALTH INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

14149Y108

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 14149Y108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 10,919,560.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 11,947,456.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

11,947,456.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CARDINAL HEALTH INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7000 CARDINAL PLACE, DUBLIN, OHIO, 43017
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC, 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 14149Y108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 11,947,456
(b)	Percent of class: 5.0%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 10,919,560
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 11,947,456
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of CARDINAL HEALTH INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of CARDINAL HEALTH INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	10/17/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7