B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$280.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-14 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
CAH
Cardinal HealthBNYSE / Health Care Equipment & Services
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
The official FY27 guide implies durable double-digit EPS growth, while FY26 showed broad-based segment profit gains and strong cash generation. The new repurchase authorization adds support if execution holds [#SEC-8K-2026-08-11].
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +5.7.
What can break
FY27 guidance must absorb ongoing pricing, tariff, volume, and execution risks.
Momentum
48
Value
63
Sentiment
67
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $250.00 · Bull $280.00 · Bear $205.00Analysis 2026-08-14; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-14 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-09
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $273.31
Why
Momentum48 · Δ7d +8.9
Value63 · Δ7d -0.0
Sentiment67 · Δ7d +5.7
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +5.7.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • FY27 guidance must absorb ongoing pricing, tariff, volume, and execution risks.
- • Post-print analyst revisions, target changes, and detailed consensus updates are unavailable in the packet.
- • Q4 headline non-GAAP EPS benefited from a one-time tariff-refund contribution, while revenue was below the preprint estimate in the packet.
Catalyst clock
2026-08-11
FY26 mixed earnings outcome with FY27 EPS guide reset
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
48
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+8.9
Δ21d
-5.4
Value
63
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
-0.0
Δ21d
+1.7
Sentiment
67
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+5.7
Δ21d
-1.1
Why this grade
Composite grade B. Momentum 47.9 / Value 63.0 / Sentiment 66.8
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-14. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$250.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-14 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$205.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-14 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$54.81B
Beta
0.65
Shares Out
232.58M
P/E (TTM)
31.0
P/S (TTM)
0.21
P/FCF (TTM)
12.34
Rev YoY
+5.8%
EPS YoY
+70.1%
Gross Margin
+3.7%
Op Margin
+1.3%
Net Debt
$5.09B
Current Ratio
0.88
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data