CAH ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Cardinal Health, Inc.
CAH dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | ≈ Oct 15, 2026 | $0.516 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | ≈ Jul 15, 2026 | $0.516 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ≈ Apr 15, 2026 | $0.511 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ≈ Jan 16, 2026 | $0.511 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ≈ Oct 15, 2025 | $0.511 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ≈ Jul 15, 2025 | $0.511 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ≈ Apr 15, 2025 | $0.506 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | ≈ Jan 16, 2025 | $0.506 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ≈ Oct 15, 2024 | $0.506 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | ≈ Jul 15, 2024 | $0.506 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | ≈ Apr 11, 2024 | $0.501 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from CAH's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is CAH's next ex-dividend date?
CAH's next ex-dividend date is Dec 31, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 30, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is CAH's dividend?
CAH most recently paid about $0.516 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.0547 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is CAH's dividend yield?
CAH's dividend yield is about 0.86%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $238.08 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does CAH pay its dividend?
CAH pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 31, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on CAH's usual timing we estimate about Jan 14, 2027.
Has CAH grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, CAH paid $2.054 per share, which was about the same as the 4 payments before that ($2.034). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of CAH pay?
At the current yield of 0.86%, $10,000 invested in CAH would pay roughly $86 a year in dividends, or about $7 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has CAH made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year CAH's share price changed by +47.8%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +49.1%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?