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CARDINAL HEALTH INC (CAH)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +168
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — CAH

Based on 1320 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CAH than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,320 hedge funds hold CAH right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+293 new funds entered over the past year (+29% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

703 buying551 selling
Last quarter: 703 funds bought or added vs 551 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+144 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CAH position: 153 → 177 → 121 → 265. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
822 out of 1,320 hedge funds have held CAH for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +30% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+30%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +30%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

161 → 153 → 177 → 121 → 265 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 153 → 177 → 121 → 265. A growing number of institutions are discovering CAH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 1,361 current holders: 912 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 1320 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CAH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CAH

How many hedge funds hold CAH — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CAH vs. share price

Market Analysis: CAH

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Company Profile: CAH

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

123 top-rated funds 14 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CAH
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1361 1196 13.8%
13F Shares 206M 205M 0.43%
Total Value $41.88B $32.10B 30.47%
New Positions 265 122 +143
Increased Positions 485 489 -4
Closed Positions 102 145 -43
Reduced Positions 522 488 +34
Total Calls 23 29 -20.69%
Total Puts 22 26 -15.38%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.96 0.9 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CAH — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Orca Investment Management, LLC 5.11% 28,419 $6.0M
2 Sivik Global Healthcare LLC 3.85% 24,000 $5K
3 Birch Capital Management, LLC 2.46% 22,227 $4.7M
4 Axecap Investments, LLC 2.26% 15,545 $3.3M
5 Kepler Cheuvreux (Suisse) SA 2.17% 154,647 $32.7M
6 LMG Wealth Partners, LLC 1.86% 48,286 $10.2M
7 OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP 1.49% 177,000 $37K
8 Iowa State Bank 1.48% 38,179 $8.1M
9 KWMG, LLC 1.37% 77,614 $16.4M
10 Exeter Financial, LLC 1.05% 12,190 $2.6M
11 FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 1.04% 19,631 $4.1M
12 Belleair Asset Management, LLC 1.03% 5,354 $1.1M
13 Monument Capital Management 1.03% 19,428 $4.1M
14 Avantra Family Wealth, Inc. 0.98% 6,218 $1.3M
15 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 0.97% 20,370 $4.3M
16 Bank of New Hampshire 0.93% 19,213 $4.1M
17 CPC Advisors, LLC 0.89% 26,025 $5.5M
18 Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC 0.88% 11,649 $2.5M
19 Columbus Macro, LLC 0.88% 39,067 $8.3M
20 BYRNE FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC 0.87% 8,571 $1.8M
21 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.86% 382,251 $80.8M
22 KMG FIDUCIARY PARTNERS, LLC 0.81% 52,052 $11.0M
23 JEPPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.80% 12,144 $2.6M
24 Murphy, Middleton, Hinkle & Parker, Inc. 0.77% 7,848 $1.7M
25 Invariant Investment Management 0.75% 5,626 $1.2M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — CARDINAL HEALTH INC (CAH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CAH?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CAH than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CAH?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 703 funds bought or added vs 551 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CAH holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 1320 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CAH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CAH?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 822 out of 1,320 hedge funds have held CAH for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.