McKesson Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
McKesson has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 49.5%, while the Healthcare industry saw earnings growing at 9.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.4% per year.
Key information
49.50%
Earnings growth rate
49.80%
EPS growth rate
| Healthcare Industry Growth | 8.50% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.38% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | 1.09% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
McKesson - "Hold" Still Valid In 2026
May 01
MCK: Biosimilar Co Manufacturing Will Shape Future Healthcare Safe Haven Appeal
McKesson's analyst price target has been trimmed slightly, with the fair value estimate edging down by about $1 to $990.87 as analysts factor in recent target cuts alongside ongoing interest in the company's biosimilar and distribution opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on McKesson has centered on how much value the market is assigning to its biosimilar pipeline, distribution scale and perceived defensiveness within healthcare, with a mix of higher and lower price targets reflecting different views on execution risk and current valuation.MCK: Biosimilar Co Manufacturing Optionality Will Shape Future Safe Haven Appeal
McKesson's analyst-derived fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly lower, from about $997.67 to $991.67. Analysts are weighing recent trims to Street price targets and fresh caution around premium valuation against prior enthusiasm for biosimilar optionality and healthcare defensiveness.MCK: Biosimilar And Co Manufacturing Upside Will Shape Future Safe Haven Returns
Analysts have nudged the McKesson fair value estimate slightly higher to about $998, citing a wave of Street price target increases into the $1,040 to $1,050 range and growing focus on potential upside from biosimilars and co-manufacturing. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around McKesson clusters around two themes: valuation and execution on new growth levers such as biosimilars and co-manufacturing.MCK: Biosimilar Optionality And Premium Safe Haven Position Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have increased their McKesson price target from $980.40 to $995.27, citing higher Street targets that reflect new biosimilar optionality and continued interest in the stock as a perceived healthcare safe haven, even at a premium valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are leaning into McKesson's role as a perceived healthcare safe haven and the new biosimilar angle, using these themes to justify higher valuation levels than the recent three year average.MCK: Defensive Healthcare Premium And Buybacks Will Shape Perceived Safety Trade
Analysts have raised McKesson's fair value estimate by about $14 to $980.40, as a series of higher Street price targets, including Barclays' move to $1,050, keeps the stock in focus for investors seeking perceived safety within healthcare, even as shares trade at a premium to recent averages. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on McKesson's valuation after a series of price target increases, including a move to US$1,050 that highlights how closely investors are watching the name as a perceived defensive healthcare holding.MCK: Refined Assumptions And Supportive Policy Backdrop Will Shape FY26 AOI
The McKesson analyst price target has been raised by about $24 to $966, with analysts pointing to updated fair value work, modest adjustments to the discount rate and growth assumptions, and slightly higher future P/E expectations as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on McKesson clusters around higher price targets and refreshed valuation work, with analysts fine tuning assumptions on growth, discount rates and future P/E multiples.MCK: North American Pharma Momentum And Supportive Policy Backdrop Will Drive FY26 AOI
Narrative Update The analyst price target for McKesson has been raised by roughly $3 to $942.00, as analysts point to steady assumptions for revenue growth, margins and P/E, along with supportive views on North American Pharma momentum, a constructive industry demand backdrop, and the absence of new onerous proposals in recent healthcare policy commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on McKesson is broadly constructive, with several firms lifting their price targets and pointing to supportive sector trends and company specific drivers.MCK: North American Pharma Strength Will Support FY26 Core AOI Framework
Narrative Update: McKesson Analysts have lifted their McKesson price targets toward a range of about $900 to $1,000, citing solid North American Pharma momentum, modeled core AOI growth of around 7% for FY26, and a robust demand backdrop reflected in peers' recent results. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more constructive stance on McKesson, with higher price targets tied to underlying business trends and peer readthroughs rather than short term trading factors.MCK: North American Pharma Momentum Will Drive Future EPS Framework Confidence
Our McKesson narrative fair value has increased modestly to approximately $939 per share from about $935, reflecting analysts' higher price targets and conviction in sustained EPS growth, improved North American Pharma momentum, and a more robust valuation framework supported by stronger industry demand trends. Analyst Commentary Street research sentiment on McKesson remains skewed positive, with a broad wave of price target increases reflecting higher conviction in the companys ability to deliver on its upgraded long term earnings framework and FY26 guidance.MCK: North American Pharma Momentum Will Drive Future Outlook Amid Policy Uncertainty
We modestly raise our McKesson fair value estimate to about $934.79 per share from roughly $934.71, reflecting analysts' higher price targets, stronger confidence in long term EPS growth, and sustained North American Pharma momentum. Analyst Commentary Street research on McKesson has turned increasingly constructive, with multiple firms lifting price targets in response to upgraded long term guidance, stronger segment momentum, and enhanced disclosure following the recent investor day.MCK: Future Execution and Pharma Trends Will Shape Outlook Amid Policy Uncertainty
McKesson's analyst price target has been raised significantly, increasing by nearly $90 per share to $934.71. Analysts cite strong momentum in North American Pharma, higher long-term EPS guidance, and robust industry trends supporting continued growth.MCK: Future Demand and Oncology Distribution Will Set the Earnings Outlook
McKesson’s analyst price target has increased from approximately $837 to $845. Analysts cite robust demand, industry-wide utilization trends, and the company’s strengthened long-term earnings outlook as key factors supporting the upward revision.Analysts Boost McKesson Outlook Amid Strong Growth Guidance and Recent Valuation Adjustments
Analysts have raised their average fair value estimate for McKesson to $836.71 from $829.57. This change is attributed to increased long-term growth guidance and improved business visibility following the company’s recent investor day.Pharmaceutical Demand And Digital Automation Will Shape Future Markets
McKesson's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from $793.21 to $829.57. This increase reflects higher price targets, driven by analysts who cite upgraded long-term growth guidance and strengthened expectations following recent investor presentations.Pharmaceutical Demand And Digital Automation Will Shape Future Markets
McKesson’s fair value saw only a marginal increase as analyst expectations for both revenue growth and net profit margin remained virtually unchanged, with the target price moving slightly from $788.57 to $793.21. What's in the News Playhouse MD™, a pediatric healthcare brand, has entered a strategic distribution alliance with McKesson Medical-Surgical, making its products available nationwide and expanding McKesson's portfolio in pediatric care.Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By McKesson Corporation's (NYSE:MCK) P/E
Jul 07
McKesson: Immune To Weak Economy And Tariffs; Top Idea In 2025
Mar 25McKesson Seems Cheap, But Risks Linger
Jan 21McKesson: Q2 FY2025 Earnings, Growing U.S. Oncology Network
Nov 09McKesson Corporation: A Defensive Healthcare Value Stock Without A Patent Cliff
Oct 09McKesson: The Correction Is Not Over
Sep 10McKesson Corporation: An Interesting Health Giant With A Hidden Gem
Jul 04Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How McKesson makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 397,958 | 4,340 | 8,362 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 387,094 | 4,033 | 7,331 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 377,595 | 3,164 | 8,118 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 359,051 | 3,295 | 7,906 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 344,583 | 2,826 | 8,031 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 330,187 | 2,536 | 8,755 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 313,751 | 2,959 | 8,113 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 308,951 | 3,002 | 8,010 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 301,506 | 2,998 | 7,809 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 291,098 | 3,487 | 7,972 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 284,040 | 3,755 | 7,881 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 276,711 | 3,563 | 7,914 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 273,903 | 3,146 | 8,258 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 272,027 | 2,061 | 8,438 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 268,446 | 1,396 | 8,702 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 263,966 | 1,119 | 8,937 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 257,006 | 1,415 | 8,918 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 250,991 | -4,804 | 8,926 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 245,223 | -4,494 | 8,919 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 238,228 | -4,538 | 8,791 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 237,621 | -4,189 | 8,696 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 234,194 | 2,228 | 8,875 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 231,002 | 922 | 8,864 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 231,051 | 906 | 8,907 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 224,945 | -905 | 9,641 | 71 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 221,981 | -626 | 9,160 | 71 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 217,440 | 601 | 8,642 | 71 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 214,319 | 33 | 8,437 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 213,518 | -319 | 8,362 | 125 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 210,927 | 113 | 8,197 | 125 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 209,913 | -384 | 8,300 | 125 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 208,357 | 62 | 8,138 | 125 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 205,442 | 4,805 | 7,464 | 341 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 201,955 | 4,539 | 7,503 | 341 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 199,851 | 4,846 | 7,317 | 341 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 198,533 | 5,194 | 7,447 | 341 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 196,498 | 2,051 | 7,149 | 392 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 194,267 | 2,044 | 7,264 | 392 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 193,071 | 2,359 | 7,283 | 392 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 190,884 | 2,290 | 7,379 | 392 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 189,131 | 2,237 | 7,573 | 392 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 187,716 | 2,090 | 7,342 | 392 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 183,115 | 1,950 | 7,781 | 392 |
Quality Earnings: MCK has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MCK's current net profit margins (1.1%) are higher than last year (0.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MCK has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 49.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: MCK's earnings growth over the past year (53.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (49.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: MCK earnings growth over the past year (53.6%) exceeded the Healthcare industry 17.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: MCK's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 11:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
McKesson Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Toung | Argus Research Company |
| Eric Coldwell | Baird |
| Lawrence Marsh | Barclays |