Cardinal Health Stock Forecast & Price Target
Cardinal Health Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $277.35 (+1.8%) for Cardinal Health in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $272.39. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Cardinal Health Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Cardinal Health at $272.04 (−0.13%) today around 10 AM ET and at $271.50 (−0.32%) today around 3 PM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Cardinal Health Stock 2026: Price Performance
Cardinal Health stock has gained 32.5% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $272.39 (as of Nov 11, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 10.9%, putting the stock 21.6 percentage points ahead of the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $180.14 and $286.01; it is currently 4.8% below its high of Nov 5, 2026.
Cardinal Health Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $251.27 for Cardinal Health – −7.8% from today. The range band runs from $185.46 – $317.07: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a U.S. healthcare services company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, founded in 1971 as a food distributor before turning to pharmaceuticals. Its largest business, the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment, distributes branded and generic drugs, specialty medicines and over-the-counter products to retail pharmacies, hospitals and clinics across the United States. The company also operates nuclear pharmacies and provides services to drug manufacturers.
A second segment, Global Medical Products and Distribution, makes and distributes medical supplies such as gloves, surgical products and patient care items. Cardinal Health is one of three large U.S. drug wholesalers, alongside McKesson and Cencora, and large pharmacy chains are among its key customers. Distribution margins are thin, so scale, generic drug pricing, contracts with major clients and growth in specialty areas such as oncology matter for earnings. Opioid litigation settlements have been a long-running issue. Cardinal Health is an S&P 500 company listed on the NYSE as CAH.
The current price of Cardinal Health stock is $272.39 (−1.18% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $277.14 and the low $269.85.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Health Stock
What is the Cardinal Health stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Cardinal Health to reach $277.35 in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026), a change of +1.8% from the current price of $272.39. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $251.27 (−7.8%).
What is the Cardinal Health stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $277.35 (+1.8%), 2 months $256.36 (−5.9%), 6 months $256.15 (−6.0%), 10 months $251.27 (−7.8%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Cardinal Health stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+1.8% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Cardinal Health?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.