Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for MCKESSON.
Executive leadership at MCKESSON.
Brian Tyler
Chief Executive Officer
Britt Vitalone
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
LeAnn Smith
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Michele Lau
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Thomas Rodgers
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer
Board of directors at MCKESSON.
Bradley Lerman
Director
Deborah Dunsire
Director
Dominic Caruso
Director
Donald Knauss
Independent Chair of the Board
James Hinton
Director
Julie Gerberding
Director
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson
Director
Kevin Ozan
Director
Lynne Doughtie
Director
Maria Martinez
Director
Roy Dunbar
Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during MCKESSON earnings calls.
Charles Rhyee
TD Cowen
6 questions for MCK
Daniel Grosslight
Citigroup
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Eric Percher
Nephron Research
6 questions for MCK
Lisa Gill
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
6 questions for MCK
Allen Lutz
Bank of America
5 questions for MCK
Elizabeth Anderson
Evercore ISI
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Erin Wright
Morgan Stanley
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George Hill
Deutsche Bank
5 questions for MCK
Kevin Caliendo
UBS
5 questions for MCK
Brian Tanquilut
Jefferies
4 questions for MCK
Michael Cherny
Leerink Partners
4 questions for MCK
Stephen Baxter
Wells Fargo
3 questions for MCK
Eric Coldwell
Robert W. Baird & Co.
2 questions for MCK
Stephen Baxter
Wells Fargo & Company
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Steven Valiquette
Mizuho
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for MCK.
- McKesson delivered an 18% adjusted EPS CAGR over the past five years, has more than tripled ROIC, and guides FY 2026 adjusted EPS of $28.35–$28.85 with adjusted operating profit growth of 12%–16% and EPS growth of 16%–18%.
- Its oncology platform now serves 3,300 providers and 1.4 million patients in a $115 billion market, with recent acquisitions of Florida Cancer Specialists and Core Ventures enhancing scale and on track for expected synergy accretion.
- The biopharma services unit enabled over 100 million patient interactions, delivered $10 billion in out-of-pocket savings, and prevented 12 million prescription abandonments via connectivity to 1 million providers and 50,000 pharmacies.
- Maintains disciplined capital allocation with $2.5 billion in share repurchases planned for FY 2026 and over $6 billion of authorization, alongside dividend growth aligned with earnings following targeted M&A and portfolio optimization.
- McKesson has delivered a 5-year Adjusted EPS CAGR of 18% and targets 13%–16% long-term Adjusted EPS growth, driven by its strategic priorities in oncology, biopharma services, and North American distribution.
- The oncology platform spans 3,300 providers, treats 1.4 million patients, operates in a $115 billion market, and anticipates oncology drug spend to grow 60% over five years.
- Its biopharma services business enabled 100 million patient transactions, generated $10 billion in out-of-pocket savings, and prevented 12 million prescription abandonments last year via connectivity to 1 million providers and 50,000 pharmacies.
- For fiscal 2026, McKesson expects Adjusted EPS of $28.35–$28.85, 12%–16% adjusted operating profit growth, 16%–18% EPS growth, and plans $2.5 billion in share repurchases with $6 billion of authorization remaining.
- McKesson reaffirmed its long-term financial targets of 13%–16% adjusted EPS growth, driven by 5%–8% North America distribution, 13%–16% oncology/multispecialty, and 10%–13% biopharma services growth.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance includes $38.35–$38.85 adjusted EPS, 12%–16% adjusted operating profit growth, and 16%–18% EPS growth versus prior year.
- The company plans ~$2.5 billion in share repurchases for fiscal 2026, with over $6 billion of authorization remaining as of September 2025.
- Integration of Florida Cancer Specialists and Core Ventures is on track, with year-one accretion of $0.40–$0.60 and $1.40–$1.60 by year three.
- Lemongrass completed a strategic partnership with SAP under the PartnerEdge (PE) Build program for its Clean Core AI Accelerator solution.
- The program grants full access to SAP APIs, tools, and services, plus technical enablement, certification opportunities, and go-to-market support.
- Lemongrass achieved SAP Gold Partner status, holds advanced competencies in SAP Cloud ERP Private Edition and BTP, and participates in SAP advisory councils.
- The firm manages over 750,000 SAP users across 20+ countries and serves major brands including McKesson, Cintas, and Heineken.
- McKesson delivered 10% Q2 revenue growth, 26% adjusted operating profit increase, and 39% adjusted EPS growth, enabling a further upward revision of its full-year guidance to $38.35–$38.85 per share.
- The company reports continued robust GLP-1 prescription growth; its Rx Technology Solutions business drives prior authorization and affordability services across all major GLP-1 brands.
- First-year earnings accretion from the Prism Vision acquisition is maintained at $0.20–$0.30 (targeting $0.65–$0.75 by year three), underpinning McKesson’s expansion in oncology and vision care platforms.
- McKesson achieved 500 bps of year-over-year operating leverage in Q2 (totaling 1,200 bps over five years) through automation and AI investments in distribution centers, call centers, and clinical tools.
- Full-year tax rate guidance was increased to 18–19% (with Q3 at 23–25%), and a weak illness season was noted as dampening trends in the medical segment.
- McKesson reported 10% revenue growth, 26% adjusted operating profit growth and 39% adjusted EPS growth in Q2, driving an upward revision of its full-year guidance.
- The company increased its FY26 adjusted operating income contribution from Prism Vision and Florida Cancer Center to $280–320 million from $220–270 million, with Prism expected to deliver $0.20–0.30 per share accretion in year one.
- McKesson is expanding its oncology and vision platforms—now servicing over 3,300 oncologists (up 119% since 2017)—integrating distribution, GPO, data and clinical trial services to capture a white-space opportunity.
- The planned tax-free separation of its Medical business is on track: carve-out audits are complete, TSAs are in place, and an IPO is targeted for Q2 or H2 FY2027.
- McKesson reported 10% revenue growth, 26% adjusted operating profit growth, and 39% adjusted EPS growth in Q2, prompting a full-year EPS guidance raise to $38.35–$38.85 (16–18% growth; ex-venture gain: 18–20% operating profit growth)
- The company emphasized continued GLP-1 volume growth and its strong position in Rx Technology Solutions for prior authorization and affordability services, with capabilities ready for an oral-solid drug transition in 2026
- Prism Vision, acquired in Q1, is on track for $0.20–$0.30 EPS accretion in year one and $0.65–$0.75 by year three, bolstered by the Spokane Eye Clinic addition of 27 providers
- McKesson is investing in AI-powered logistics and automation to improve operational efficiency and margins across its distribution network and RxTS segment
- Seasonality and tax rate updates include a weaker U.S. illness season (impacting medical supplies), a full-year tax rate of 18–19%, Q3 rate of 23–25%, and higher H2 investments in RxTS
- North American Pharmaceutical margins have strengthened thanks to consistent utilization growth, demographic trends, expanded specialty mix, and technology investments driving sourcing scale and OPEX leverage.
- Operational excellence initiatives, including a newly opened 90%-automated distribution center and early-stage AI deployments, have improved operating expense leverage by over 1,000 basis points in five years.
- The oncology and multispecialty platform now spans 3,350 providers in 27 states with the addition of Florida Cancer Specialists, targeting a $115 billion opportunity (including $80 billion in drug distribution) and expanding clinical trial services via the Sarah Cannon Research Institute.
- McKesson’s Rx Technology Solutions infrastructure—CoverMyMeds, Central Fill as a Service, and Biologics pharmacy—positions it to support any shift toward direct-to-consumer distribution or lower-priced GLP-1 launches, though impact remains uncertain.
- Full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $38.35–$38.85 (16–18% growth; 18–20% excluding Ventures gains) assumes an 18–19% tax rate (Q3 at 23–25%), with H2 lapsing certain 2024 benefits in Canada and a prior strategic customer onboarding.
- North American Pharma margins bolstered by a mix shift toward specialty drugs and “fair value” pricing negotiated with manufacturers, leveraging McKesson’s scale, sourcing capabilities, and service breadth.
- Operational expense leverage improved by over 1,000 basis points in five years through ongoing operational excellence programs and technology investments.
- Automation and AI initiatives include a newly opened 90% automated distribution center in Ohio and a company-wide leadership push to identify further efficiency gains via AI deployment.
- GLP-1 pricing reforms are not expected to materially impact McKesson, as the company earns a fixed service fee regardless of drug price and direct-to-consumer volumes remain modest.
- 2025 adjusted EPS guidance reaffirmed at $38.35–$38.85 (up 16–18%; 18–20% ex-Ventures gains); projected tax rate of 23–25% in Q3 and 18–19% full-year.
- North American Pharmaceutical margins strengthened via demographic-driven utilization, increased specialty mix and automation, with operating expense leverage improving over 1,000 bps over five years.
- Automation and AI: opened a 90% automated Ohio distribution center and convening 150 leaders to accelerate AI integration across operations for additional efficiency gains.
- Oncology platform expanded to 3,350 providers in 27 states; McKesson targets a $115 billion total opportunity—$80 billion in drug distribution plus clinical trial and data services.
- New investment focus on high-innovation, high-spend therapeutic areas—prioritizing oncology and retina ophthalmology platforms based on pipeline analysis.
- Prescription solutions (CoverMyMeds, specialty pharmacy) positioned for lower-priced GLP-1 launches with fixed service fees; expects stable or increased volume despite pricing shifts.
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for MCKESSON.
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