Cardinal (CAH) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

While Cardinal Health (CAH) has a strong average brokerage recommendation of 1.39 (Strong Buy equivalent) from 18 firms, the article cautions that broker recommendations are often overly optimistic due to vested interests. The Zacks Rank system rates CAH as a #3 (Hold), citing unchanged earnings estimates of $12.55 for the current year, suggesting the stock may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.