Cardinal Health Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Raises Outlook

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today reported second quarter fiscal year 2026 revenues of $65.6 billion, an increase of 19% from the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Second quarter GAAP operating earnings increased 29% to $707 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 19% to $1.97. Second quarter non-GAAP operating earnings increased 38% to $877 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 36% to $2.63, reflecting the increase in non-GAAP operating earnings and a lower share count, partially offset by an increase in interest and other expense due to financing costs related to previously announced acquisitions.

"Our strong second-quarter performance reflects at least double-digit segment profit growth across all five of our operating segments," said Jason Hollar, CEO of Cardinal Health. "Our ongoing momentum and the team's consistent execution against our strategic priorities gives us confidence to raise our fiscal 2026 outlook."

Q2 FY26 summary

Q2 FY26

Q2 FY25

Y/Y

Revenue

$65.6 billion

$55.3 billion

19 %

Operating earnings

$707 million

$549 million

29 %

Non-GAAP operating earnings

$877 million

$635 million

38 %

Net earnings attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

$467 million

$400 million

17 %

Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

$624 million

$468 million

33 %

Effective Tax Rate

25.2 %

21.4 %

Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate

21.4 %

Diluted EPS attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

$1.97

$1.65

19 %

Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

$2.63

$1.93

36 %

Segment results

Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment

Q2 FY26

Q2 FY25

Y/Y

Revenue

$ 60.7 billion

$ 50.8 billion

19 %

Segment profit

$ 687 million

$ 531 million

29 %

Second quarter revenue for the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment increased 19% to $60.7 billion, driven by brand and specialty pharmaceutical sales growth from existing and new customers.

Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment profit increased 29% to $687 million in the second quarter, driven by contributions from brand and specialty products, the acquisition of MSO platforms and positive generics program performance.

Global Medical Products and Distribution segment

Q2 FY26

Q2 FY25

Y/Y

Revenue

$ 3.3 billion

$ 3.2 billion

3 %

Segment profit

$ 37 million

$ 18 million

106 %

Second quarter revenue for the Global Medical Products and Distribution segment increased 3% to $3.3 billion, driven by volume growth from existing customers.

Global Medical Products and Distribution segment profit increased 106% to $37 million in the second quarter, driven by growth from existing customers and the beneficial net impact of cost optimization initiatives, partially offset by an adverse net impact of tariffs.

Other 4

Q2 FY26

Q2 FY25

Y/Y

Revenue

$ 1.7 billion

$ 1.3 billion

34 %

Segment profit

$ 179 million

$ 118 million

52 %

Second quarter revenue for Other increased 34% to $1.7 billion, driven by growth across the three operating segments: at-Home Solutions (including the acquisition of Advanced Diabetes Supply), Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions and OptiFreight Logistics.

Other segment profit increased 52% to $179 million in the second quarter, driven by growth across the three operating segments: at-Home Solutions (including the acquisition of Advanced Diabetes Supply), OptiFreight Logistics and Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions.

Fiscal year 2026 outlook 2

Cardinal Health is raising its fiscal year 2026 guidance for non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc. to a range of $10.15 to $10.35 (+23% to +26% growth). This updated guidance reflects:

Recent highlights

Webcast

Cardinal Health will host a webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss second quarter results. To access the webcast and corresponding slide presentation, go to the Investor Relations page at ir.cardinalhealth.com. No access code is required.

Presentation slides and a webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations page for 12 months.

About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom.

Contacts

Media: Erich Timmerman, [email protected] and 614.757.8231

Investors: Matt Sims, [email protected] and 614.553.3661

1GAAP refers to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. This news release includes GAAP financial measures as well as non-GAAP financial measures, which are financial measures not calculated in accordance with GAAP. See "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" following the attached schedules for definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this news release and see the attached schedules for reconciliations of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measures and their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

2The company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated. See "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" following the attached schedules for additional explanation.

3The company maintains a targeted leverage range of 2.75x to 3.25x Adjusted Debt to EBITDA as defined by Moody's Ratings. The company achieved 3.2x leverage as of December 31, 2025 per internal estimates.

4Other includes the following three operating segments: Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions (NPHS), at-Home Solutions and OptiFreight Logistics, which are not significant enough individually to require reportable segment disclosure.

Cardinal Health uses its website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Important information, including news releases, financial information, earnings and analyst presentations, and information about upcoming presentations and events is routinely posted and accessible on the Investor Relations page at ir.cardinalhealth.com. In addition, the website allows investors and other interested persons to sign up automatically to receive email alerts when the company posts news releases, SEC filings and certain other information on its website.

Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements addressing expectations, prospects, estimates and other matters that are dependent upon future events or developments. These statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will," "should," "could," "would," "project," "continue," "likely," and similar expressions, and include statements reflecting future results or guidance, statements of outlook and various accruals and estimates. These matters are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied. These risks and uncertainties include our ability to manage uncertainties associated with the pricing of branded pharmaceuticals and to navigate uncertainties arising from proposed or final regulatory changes, including those related to pharmaceutical pricing and tariffs the risk that we may fail to achieve our strategic objectives, including the ongoing integration of recent acquisitions and the continued execution of the GMPD Improvement Plan initiatives; competitive pressures in Cardinal Health's various lines of business, including the risk that customers may reduce purchases made under their contracts with us or terminate or not renew their contracts, whether due to price increases or otherwise; risks associated with litigation matters, including Department of Justice investigations focused on potential violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act; the risk that events outside of our control, such as weather or geopolitical events, may impact demand for our products or may cause supply delays or shortages that impact our cost and ability to fulfill customer demand; and the performance of our generics program, including the amount or rate of generic deflation and our ability to offset generic deflation and maintain other financial and strategic benefits through our generic sourcing venture or other components of our generics programs. Cardinal Health is subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in Cardinal Health's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8K reports and exhibits to those reports. This release reflects management's views as of February 5, 2026. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Cardinal Health undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are aspirational and not guarantees or promises that goals, targets or projections will be met, and no assurance can be given that any commitment, expectation, initiative or plan in this report can or will be achieved or completed. Cardinal Health provides definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures and their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at ir.cardinalhealth.com

Schedule 1

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)

Second Quarter

Year-to-Date

(in millions, except per common share amounts)

2026

2025

% Change

2026

2025

% Change

Revenue

$ 65,627

$ 55,264

19 %

$ 129,636

$ 107,541

21 %

Cost of products sold

63,230

53,323

19 %

124,920

103,698

20 %

Gross margin

2,397

1,941

23 %

4,716

3,843

23 %

Operating expenses:

Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses

1,504

1,306

15 %

2,965

2,583

15 %

Restructuring and employee severance

Amortization and other acquisition-related costs

130

105

234

179

Acquisition-related cash and share-based compensation costs

—

131

—

Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net

(14)

(12)

Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net

(18)

(31)

(18)

(71)

Operating earnings

707

549

29 %

1,375

1,117

23 %

Other (income)/expense, net

(11)

(21)

(2)

Interest expense, net

N.M.

168

N.M.

Earnings before income taxes

630

511

23 %

1,228

1,052

17 %

Provision for income taxes

159

110

45 %

303

234

29 %

Net earnings

471

401

17 %

925

818

13 %

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

(4)

(1)

(8)

(2)

Net earnings attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

$ 467

$ 400

17 %

$ 917

$ 816

12 %

Earnings per common share attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.:

Basic

$ 1.98

$ 1.65

20 %

$ 3.87

$ 3.37

15 %

Diluted

1.97

1.65

19 %

3.85

3.35

15 %

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

236

242

237

242

Diluted

237

243

238

243

Schedule 2

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

December 31,

2025

June 30, 2025

Assets

(Unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and equivalents

$ 2,777

$ 3,874

Trade receivables, net

13,662

13,242

Inventories, net

20,116

16,831

Prepaid expenses and other

2,675

2,414

Assets held for sale

—

Total current assets

39,230

36,373

Property and equipment, net

2,877

2,858

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

13,978

12,177

Other assets

1,998

1,714

Total assets

$ 58,083

$ 53,122

Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 38,996

$ 34,713

Current portion of long-term obligations and other short-term borrowings

680

550

Other accrued liabilities

3,638

3,634

Total current liabilities

43,314

38,897

Long-term obligations, less current portion

8,347

7,977

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

9,122

8,882

Total shareholders' deficit

(2,700)

(2,634)

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

$ 58,083

$ 53,122

Schedule 3

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Second Quarter

Year-to-Date

(in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings

$ 471

$ 401

$ 925

$ 818

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

234

192

467

374

Impairments and loss on sale of other investments

—

Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net

(14)

(12)

Share-based compensation

180

Provision for bad debts

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and divestitures:

(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables

341

(541)

(198)

(253)

Increase in inventories

(2,543)

(1,289)

(3,279)

(1,967)

Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable

2,029

924

4,176

(470)

Repurchases of liability-classified Specialty Alliance Units

(6)

—

(22)

—

Other accrued liabilities and operating items, net

(129)

(610)

(637)

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

686

(396)

1,659

(2,043)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

(1,884)

(1,076)

(1,925)

(1,076)

Additions to property and equipment

(131)

(99)

(239)

(189)

Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment

—

Proceeds from short-term investment in time deposit

—

200

—

200

Other investing items, net

(1)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,980)

(976)

(2,122)

(1,064)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term obligations, net of issuance costs

—

2,869

989

2,869

Reduction of long-term obligations

(12)

(414)

(524)

(423)

Payments of noncontrolling interests, net

(1)

(4)

Net tax proceeds/(withholding) from share-based compensation

(1)

(81)

(15)

Dividends on common shares

(122)

(251)

(250)

Purchase of treasury shares, net

(383)

(15)

(758)

(390)

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

(519)

2,327

(629)

1,787

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

(3)

(12)

(5)

(3)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and equivalents

(1,816)

943

(1,097)

(1,323)

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

4,593

2,867

3,874

5,133

Cash and equivalents at end of period

$ 2,777

$ 3,810

$ 2,777

$ 3,810

Schedule 4

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Segment Information

Second Quarter

Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions

Global Medical Products and Distribution

Other

(in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue

Amount

$ 60,669

$ 50,849

$ 3,259

$ 3,154

$ 1,724

$ 1,283

Growth rate

19 %

(4) %

3 %

1 %

34 %

13 %

Segment profit

Amount

$ 687

$ 531

$ 37

$ 18

$ 179

$ 118

Growth rate

29 %

7 %

106 %

N.M.

52 %

11 %

Segment profit margin

1.13 %

1.04 %

1.14 %

0.57 %

10.38 %

9.20 %

Year-to-Date

Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions

Global Medical Products and Distribution

Other

(in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue

Amount

$ 119,874

$ 98,839

$ 6,443

$ 6,277

$ 3,365

$ 2,469

Growth rate

21 %

(5) %

3 %

2 %

36 %

13 %

Segment profit

Amount

$ 1,354

$ 1,061

$ 83

$ 26

$ 345

$ 222

Growth rate

28 %

12 %

N.M.

13 %

55 %

10 %

Segment profit margin

1.13 %

1.07 %

1.29 %

0.41 %

10.25 %

8.99 %

The sum of the components and certain computations may reflect rounding adjustments.

Schedule 5

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

GAAP / Non-GAAP Reconciliation 1

Net

Earnings

Gross

Operating

Earnings

Provision

Attributable

Net

Diluted

Margin

SG&A 2

Earnings

Before

for

to Non-

Earnings 3

Effective

EPS 3

(in millions, except per common share amounts)

Gross

Growth

Operating

Growth

Income

controlling

Net

Growth

Tax

Diluted

Growth

Margin

Rate

SG&A 2

Rate

Earnings

Rate

Taxes

Interests

Earnings 3

Rate

EPS 3

Rate

Second Quarter 2026

GAAP

$ 2,397

23 %

$ 1,504

15 %

$ 707

29 %

$ 630

$ 159

$ (4)

$ 467

17 %

25.2 %

$ 1.97

19 %

State opioid assessments related to prior fiscal years

—

(17)

(4)

(13)

(0.05)

Restructuring and employee severance

—

0.07

Amortization and other acquisition-related costs

—

130

110

0.46

Acquisition-related cash & share-based compensation costs

—

0.27

Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net

—

(14)

(3)

(11)

(0.06)

Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net

—

(18)

(8)

(10)

(0.04)

Non-GAAP

$ 2,398

24 %

$ 1,520

16 %

$ 877

38 %

$ 799

$ 171

$ (4)

$ 624

33 %

21.4 %

$ 2.63

36 %

Second Quarter 2025

GAAP

$ 1,941

5 %

$ 1,306

3 %

$ 549

9 %

$ 511

$ 110

$ (1)

$ 400

9 %

21.4 %

$ 1.65

10 %

Restructuring and employee severance

—

0.03

Amortization and other acquisition-related costs

—

105

0.32

Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net

—

0.01

Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net

—

(31)

(12)

(19)

(0.08)

Non-GAAP

$ 1,941

5 %

$ 1,306

3 %

$ 635

9 %

$ 597

$ 127

$ (1)

$ 468

1 %

21.4 %

$ 1.93

2 %

1 For more information on these measures, refer to the Use of Non-GAAP Measures and Definitions schedules.

2 Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses.

3 Attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

The sum of the components and certain computations may reflect rounding adjustments.

We generally apply varying tax rates depending on the item's nature and tax jurisdiction where it is incurred.

Schedule 5

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

GAAP / Non-GAAP Reconciliation 1

Net

Earnings

Gross

Operating

Earnings

Provision

Attributable

Net

Diluted

Margin

SG&A 2

Earnings

Before

for

to Non-

Earnings 3

Effective

EPS 3

(in millions, except per common share amounts)

Gross

Growth

Operating

Growth

Income

controlling

Net

Growth

Tax

Diluted

Growth

Margin

Rate

SG&A 2

Rate

Earnings

Rate

Taxes

Interests

Earnings 3

Rate

EPS 3

Rate

Year-to-Date 2026

GAAP

$ 4,716

23 %

$ 2,965

15 %

$ 1,375

23 %

$ 1,228

$ 303

$ (8)

$ 917

12 %

24.7 %

$ 3.85

15 %

State opioid assessments related to prior fiscal years

—

(17)

(4)

(13)

(0.05)

Restructuring and employee severance

—

0.13

Amortization and other acquisition-related costs

—

234

185

0.78

Acquisition-related cash & share-based compensation costs

—

131

126

0.53

Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net

—

(12)

(3)

(9)

(0.03)

Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net

—

(18)

(14)

(4)

(0.02)

Non-GAAP

$ 4,716

23 %

$ 2,982

15 %

$ 1,734

38 %

$ 1,587

$ 344

$ (8)

$ 1,235

33 %

21.7 %

$ 5.18

36 %

Year-to-Date 2025

GAAP

$ 3,843

7 %

$ 2,583

5 %

$ 1,117

N.M.

$ 1,052

$ 234

$ (2)

$ 816

N.M.

22.2 %

$ 3.35

N.M.

Restructuring and employee severance

—

0.10

Amortization and other acquisition-related costs

—

179

132

0.54

Impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net

—

0.01

Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net

—

(71)

(24)

(47)

(0.19)

Non-GAAP

$ 3,843

7 %

$ 2,583

5 %

$ 1,260

10 %

$ 1,195

$ 266

$ (2)

$ 927

4 %

22.2 %

$ 3.81

6 %

1 For more information on these measures, refer to the Use of Non-GAAP Measures and Definitions schedules.

2 Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses.

3 Attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.

The sum of the components and certain computations may reflect rounding adjustments.

We generally apply varying tax rates depending on the item's nature and tax jurisdiction where it is incurred.

Schedule 6

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

GAAP / Non-GAAP Reconciliation - GAAP Cash Flow to Non-GAAP Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Second Quarter

Year-to-Date

(in millions)

2026

2025

2026

2025

GAAP - Cash Flow Categories

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

$ 686

$ (396)

$ 1,659

$ (2,043)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,980)

(976)

(2,122)

(1,064)

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

(519)

2,327

(629)

1,787

Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and equivalents

(3)

(12)

(5)

(3)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and equivalents

$ (1,816)

$ 943

$ (1,097)

$ (1,323)

Non-GAAP Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

$ 686

$ (396)

$ 1,659

$ (2,043)

Repurchases of liability-classified Specialty Alliance Units

—

Additions to property and equipment

(131)

(99)

(239)

(189)

Payments related to matters included in litigation (recoveries)/charges, net

(18)

245

386

621

Non-GAAP Adjusted Free Cash Flow

$ 543

$ (250)

$ 1,828

$ (1,611)

For more information on these measures, refer to the Use of Non-GAAP Measures and Definitions schedules.

Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

This earnings release contains financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

In addition to analyzing our business based on financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate our performance, engage in financial and operational planning, and determine incentive compensation because we believe that these measures provide additional perspective on and, in some circumstances are more closely correlated to, the performance of our underlying, ongoing business. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures to investors as supplemental metrics to assist readers in assessing the effects of items and events on our financial and operating results on a year-over-year basis and in comparing our performance to that of our competitors. However, the non-GAAP financial measures that we use may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by us should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements set forth below should be carefully evaluated.

Exclusions from Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management believes it is useful to exclude the following items from the non-GAAP measures presented in this report for its own and for investors' assessment of the business for the reasons identified below:

The tax effect for each of the items listed above is determined using the tax rate and other tax attributes applicable to the item and the jurisdiction(s) in which the item is recorded. The gross, tax and net impact of each item are presented with our GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.

Non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow: We provide this non-GAAP financial measure as a supplemental metric to assist readers in assessing the effects of items and events on our cash flow on a year-over-year basis and in comparing our performance to that of our peer group companies. In calculating this non-GAAP metric, certain items are excluded from net cash provided by operating activities because they relate to significant and unusual or non-recurring events and are inherently unpredictable in timing and amount. We believe adjusted free cash flow is important to management and useful to investors as a supplemental measure as it indicates the cash flow available for working capital needs, debt repayments, dividend payments, share repurchases, strategic acquisitions, or other strategic uses of cash. A reconciliation of our GAAP financial results to Non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow is provided in Schedule 6 of the financial statement tables included with this release.

Forward Looking Non-GAAP Measures

In this document, the Company presents certain forward-looking non-GAAP metrics. The Company does not provide outlook on a GAAP basis because the items that the Company excludes from GAAP to calculate the comparable non-GAAP measure can be dependent on future events that are less capable of being controlled or reliably predicted by management and are not part of the Company's routine operating activities. Additionally, management does not forecast many of the excluded items for internal use and therefore cannot create or rely on outlook done on a GAAP basis.

The occurrence, timing and amount of any of the items excluded from GAAP to calculate non-GAAP could significantly impact the Company's fiscal 2026 GAAP results. Over the past five fiscal years, the excluded items have impacted the Company's EPS from $1.79 to $8.44, which includes a $6.97 charge related to the goodwill impairment charge for the GMPD segment in fiscal 2022.

Definitions

Growth rate calculation: growth rates in this report are determined by dividing the difference between current-period results and prior-period results by prior-period results.

Interest and Other, net: other (income)/expense, net plus interest expense, net.

Segment Profit: segment revenue minus (segment cost of products sold and segment distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses).

Segment Profit margin: segment profit divided by segment revenue.

Non-GAAP gross margin: gross margin, excluding LIFO charges/(credits).

Non-GAAP distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses or Non-GAAP SG&A: distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding state opioid assessment related to prior fiscal years and shareholder cooperation agreement costs.

Non-GAAP operating earnings: operating earnings excluding (1) LIFO charges/(credits), (2) state opioid assessment related to prior fiscal years, (3) restructuring and employee severance, (4) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (5) acquisition-related cash and share-based compensation costs, (6) impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net, and (7) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net.

Non-GAAP earnings before income taxes: earnings before income taxes excluding (1) LIFO charges/(credits), (2) state opioid assessment related to prior fiscal years, (3) restructuring and employee severance, (4) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (5) acquisition-related cash and share-based compensation costs, (6) impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net, and (7) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net.

Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests: net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests excluding (1) LIFO charges/(credits), (2) state opioid assessment related to prior fiscal years, (3) restructuring and employee severance, (4) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (5) acquisition-related cash and share-based compensation costs, (6) impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net, and (7) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net, each net of tax.

Non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.: net earnings attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc. excluding (1) LIFO charges/(credits), (2) state opioid assessment related to prior fiscal years, (3) restructuring and employee severance, (4) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (5) acquisition-related cash and share-based compensation costs, (6) impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net, and (7) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net, each net of tax.

Non-GAAP effective tax rate: provision for income taxes adjusted for the tax impacts of (1) LIFO charges/(credits), (2) state opioid assessment related to prior fiscal years, (3) restructuring and employee severance, (4) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (5) acquisition-related cash and share-based compensation costs, (6) impairments and (gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net, and (7) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net, divided by (earnings before income taxes adjusted for the items above).

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc.: non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Cardinal Health, Inc. divided by diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

Non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow: net cash provided by operating activities plus repurchases of liability-classified Specialty Alliance Units, less payments related to additions to property and equipment, excluding settlement payments and receipts related to matters included in litigation (recoveries)/charges, net, as defined above, or other significant and unusual or non-recurring cash payments or receipts.

SOURCE Cardinal Health, Inc.