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McKesson will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

The latest trading day saw McKesson (MCK) settling at $1, representing a -1.42% change from its previous close.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching McKesson (MCK) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

IRVING, Texas, October 21, 2026--The Board of Directors of McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) yesterday declared a regular dividend of 94 cents per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 4, 2027, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2026.
An investor who put $10,000 into McKesson Corporation (MCK) stock ten years ago would hold about $62,300 today, before dividends. That same money would have grown to about $35,900 in the S&P 500. Holding the drug distributor looks simple in hindsight, but it was not. So, how many times do you think the stock fell 20% or more along the way.

In the latest trading session, McKesson (MCK) closed at $1, marking a +1.95% move from the previous day.

McKesson stock is up 170% since 2022. Learn whatâs driving growth, how recent M&A reshapes its portfolio, and if valuation limits upside.

McKesson has been a powerful long term winner. With the share price now at US$938.84, the real question is whether the business can keep generating cash flows that line up with that kind of run. With a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) view available, the focus turns squarely to what the current price implies about the money the company can return to shareholders over time. Over the past 5 years the stock has delivered a very large 379.8% return, which puts a lot of past optimism about McKesson's...

McKesson (MCK) shares are in focus after the distributor reached an agreement in principle to extend its pharmaceutical distribution partnership with CVS Health through June 2032, reinforcing a long-running customer relationship. McKesson’s share price has been trending higher, with a 30-day share price return of 6.5% and a 90-day move of 16.9%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 22.5% and 5-year total shareholder return of about 3.8x suggest that recent contract wins and distribution...

In October 2026, EPIC Pharmacies introduced a new wholesale distribution model naming McKesson as one of two primary partners, while McKesson separately announced an agreement in principle to extend its pharmaceutical distribution partnership with CVS Health through June 2032 across mail order, specialty, retail pharmacies, and distribution centers. Together, these moves highlight McKesson’s entrenched role in both large national chains and independent pharmacies, reinforcing its position...
McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) is expanding its specialty healthcare operations through a $5.8 billion acquisition (including debt) of Option Care Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPCH), partnering with private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to take the infusion-services provider private. Announced on October 6, the transaction values Option Care at $32.05 per share, representing a 37% premium to […]

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Option Care is in advanced talks after a joint bid from McKesson and private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, FT reported.

Investing.com -- Shares of Option Care Health (NASDAQ: OPCH) surged 22% in after-hours trading on Monday following a Financial Times report that healthcare giant McKesson and private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) are in advanced talks to acquire the infusion services provider. The potential transaction is expected to value the company at more than $5 billion, including debt.

The company extended its existing partnership with a major pharmacy chain.

Shares of healthcare distributor and services company McKesson (NYSE:MCK) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after the company reached an agreement in principle to extend its pharmaceutical distribution partnership with CVS Health through June 2032.

Investing.com -- McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) shares rose 4.4% Thursday following the announcement of an extended pharmaceutical distribution agreement with CVS Health through June 2032.

IRVING, Texas, October 01, 2026--McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced today that it has signed an agreement in principle to extend its partnership with CVS Health to distribute pharmaceuticals to mail order and specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and distribution centers through June 2032.

The latest trading day saw McKesson (MCK) settling at $880.5, representing a -1.2% change from its previous close.

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McKesson (MCK) closed at $887.29 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.36% move from the prior day.

Alluvium Asset Management, an asset management company, released its “Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter reflected a sharp shift from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility to a powerful equity rally led by semiconductor companies. Despite the broader market strength, the Fund declined […]

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.05% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.83%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $104.88 billion.

McKesson recently raised its full-year EPS guidance, projecting approximately 13%–15% growth (15%–17% excluding certain prior-year items), and outlined plans to rebrand its Medical-Surgical unit as Wellverse with a potential IPO targeted for the second half of 2027, alongside a pending acquisition of Precision Medicine Group to expand oncology and biopharma-services capabilities, subject to regulatory approval. This combination of upgraded earnings expectations, portfolio reshaping around...

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SEATTLE, September 09, 2026--Frazier Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that Tom Rodgers will join the firm as a Senior Partner in October 2026. In this role, Mr. Rodgers will partner with Frazier’s Growth Buyout deal teams, providing strategic counsel on investment evaluation, portfolio value creation, and sector-level insights informed by more than 35 years of experience in healthcare strategy, corporate development
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McKesson (NYSE:MCK) discussed its planned $2.25 billion acquisition of Precision Medicine Group, first-quarter operating trends and capital-allocation priorities during a presentation with Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter. The company said Precision Medicine Group would expand two areas it has id

CHICAGO, September 08, 2026--Shore Capital Partners ("Shore" or "Shore Capital"), a Chicago-based private equity firm with an office in Nashville, today announced that Tommy Pourmahram has been named Chief Executive Officer of Reliant Infusion, a Shore portfolio company and provider of specialty infusion services.
McKesson stock has delivered a very strong 336.0% return over the past five years, yet the current valuation checks and an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model both still point to the shares trading below their estimated worth. Over 5 years, McKesson has returned 336.0%, which puts recent share price moves in the context of a long and very strong run. Expectations for McKesson's ability to keep converting revenue into reliable cash flows can support the...

McKesson (MCK) is in focus after its technology leadership team joined the 17th Annual Atlanta C-Level Technology Leadership Summit, highlighting how its healthcare technology services fit alongside recent quarterly results and the current stock performance. See our latest analysis for McKesson. At a share price of $853.71, McKesson has eased slightly in the very short term, with a 1-day share price return that declined 1.79% and a 7-day share price return that declined 2.85%. However, its...

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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how healthcare providers & services stocks fared in Q2, starting with McKesson (NYSE:MCK).

Barclays analyst Glen Santangelo maintains McKesson (NYSE:MCK) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $925 to $1000.

RBC Capital analyst Ryan Halsted initiates coverage on McKesson (NYSE:MCK) with a Sector Perform rating and announces Price Target of $845.

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Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results marked by growth in revenue, operating earnings and adjusted earnings per share, supported by demand in its pharmaceutical and specialty businesses and a one-time tariff-related benefit in its medical products segment. For the q


