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McKesson Corporation (MCK)

McKesson Corporation (MCK) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$840.75
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Profit since last BUY10.54%
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11/12/2025: MCK (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 36 days. Simulated Profits (10.54%). Updated daily EoD!

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Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

17 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $929.36

1 Year Target Price $929.36

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$929.36 Target price
52w Low $556.3
Current$840.75
52w High $867.63

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 58.26%
Avg. Invested days 70
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/12/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 103.77B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.31
1Y Target Price 929.36
Price to earnings Ratio 26.31
1Y Target Price 929.36
Volume (30-day avg) 17
Beta 0.39
52 Weeks Range 556.30 - 867.63
Updated Date 11/12/2025
52 Weeks Range 556.30 - 867.63
Updated Date 11/12/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.34%
Basic EPS (TTM) 31.95

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 8.79
Actual 9.86

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.04%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.37%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.78%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE 26.31
Forward PE 22.37
Enterprise Value 111495520126
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27
Enterprise Value 111495520126
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.29
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.37
Shares Outstanding 123426650
Shares Floating 123255087
Shares Outstanding 123426650
Shares Floating 123255087
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 90.37

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McKesson Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Founded in 1833, McKesson Corporation is one of the oldest and largest healthcare companies in the U.S. Initially a drug importing business, it expanded through acquisitions and innovation to become a leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and healthcare solutions.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • U.S. Pharmaceutical: Distributes branded, generic, specialty, and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and other healthcare-related products.
  • International: Provides pharmaceutical distribution and services internationally, primarily in Europe and Canada.
  • Medical-Surgical Solutions: Offers medical supplies, equipment, and related services to healthcare providers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Brian S. Tyler is the CEO. McKesson operates with a corporate structure divided into business segments, each headed by senior leadership and overseen by the Board of Directors.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distributes a wide range of pharmaceuticals. McKesson is one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the U.S. alongside Cencora and Cardinal Health, with a significant portion of the market share. Competitors are Cencora (COR) and Cardinal Health (CAH).
  • Medical Supplies: Supplies medical-surgical equipment and supplies to healthcare providers. Competitors in this market include Medline Industries and Owens & Minor (OMI).
  • Specialty Pharmacy: Provides specialty pharmacy services for patients with chronic and complex conditions. Competitors include CVS Health (CVS) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare solutions industry is characterized by consolidation, regulatory changes, and increasing demand for efficient supply chains and cost-effective solutions.

Positioning

McKesson holds a leading position in pharmaceutical distribution and medical supplies, leveraging its scale and distribution network to offer competitive pricing and comprehensive services. Its competitive advantages include its extensive distribution network and longstanding relationships with manufacturers and providers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global pharmaceutical distribution market is estimated to be over $1 trillion. McKesson is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its diverse services and strategic partnerships.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large distribution network
  • Strong relationships with manufacturers
  • Diversified product and service offerings
  • Established market presence
  • Strong brand reputation

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Dependence on pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Potential for supply chain disruptions
  • Litigation risks
  • Intense competition

Opportunities

  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Growth in specialty pharmacy services
  • Increased demand for healthcare technology solutions
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Advancements in digital healthcare.

Threats

  • Pricing pressures from payers
  • Competition from online pharmacies
  • Regulatory scrutiny
  • Economic downturns
  • Generic drug pricing trends

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • COR
  • CAH
  • WBA
  • CVS

Competitive Landscape

McKesson competes on price, service, and product breadth. It maintains an advantage through its scale and distribution network, but faces pressure from competitors focusing on specialized services and emerging technologies.

Major Acquisitions

Rx Savings Solutions

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 600
  • Strategic Rationale: Enhanced technology platform for prescription savings programs to help patients save on prescription costs.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: McKesson has experienced steady growth in revenue and earnings, driven by acquisitions and organic expansion of its core businesses.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by favorable industry trends and McKesson's strategic initiatives.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in healthcare technology, expansion of specialty pharmacy services, and strategic acquisitions to strengthen its market position.

Summary

McKesson is a strong player in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, benefiting from its extensive network and diversified offerings. Regulatory challenges and competitive pressures exist, but strategic initiatives and growth in specialty pharmacy present opportunities. Future growth depends on effectively navigating these challenges and capitalizing on emerging trends. The company's financial performance is stable, and management demonstrates acumen in steering its strategy for the next few years.

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  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Research Reports

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About McKesson Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Irving, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1994-11-15
CEO & Director Mr. Brian S. Tyler Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Distribution
Full time employees 43000
Full time employees 43000

McKesson Corporation provides healthcare services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS), Medical-Surgical Solutions, and International. The U.S. Pharmaceutical segment distributes branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, and other healthcare-related products. This segment also provides practice management, technology, clinical support, and business solutions to community-based oncology and other specialty practices; and consulting, outsourcing, technological, and other services, as well as sells financial, operational, and clinical solutions to pharmacies. The RxTS segment serves biopharma and life sciences partners to address challenges for patients by working across healthcare to connect patients, pharmacies, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, and biopharma companies to deliver solutions to help people get the medicine needed to live healthier lives; and provides medication access and affordability, prescription decision support, prescription price transparency, benefit insight, dispensing support, third-party logistics, and wholesale distribution support services, as well as electronic prior authorization services. The Medical-Surgical Solutions segment offers medical-surgical supply distribution, logistics, biomedical maintenance, and other services to healthcare providers, including physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, post-acute care facilities, hospital reference labs, and home health care agencies. The International segment delivers deliver medicines, supplies, and information technology solutions to retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions; and provides logistics and distribution services for manufacturers. McKesson Corporation was founded in 1833 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.