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Should Dividend Hike And Buybacks Amid Impairment Charges Require Action From Cardinal Health (CAH) Investors?
Cardinal Health reported past third-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$60,940 million but lower net income of US$399 million, alongside a pre-tax goodwill impairment of US$184 million in its Navista & ION unit and completion of a US$1.73 billion share repurchase program.
The Board’s decision to raise the quarterly dividend to US$0.5158 per share, even as earnings softened and impairments were taken, underscores management’s confidence in cash generation and the ongoing shift...