MCKESSON CORP
Business
McKesson Corp distributes pharmaceuticals and delivers a broad range of healthcare services and supply-chain solutions across the healthcare ecosystem. It offers branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar and OTC drugs, medical‑surgical supplies, technology platforms, logistics, practice management, pharmacy and patient support, specialty pharmacy services, and consulting. The company operates four reportable segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS), Medical‑Surgical Solutions, and International. McKesson serves customers through distribution centers, retail and independent pharmacies, hospitals and health systems, specialty practices, biopharma partners, payors, and government channels in the U.S., Canada, and Norway.
Summary from filing dated 2025-05-09
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | Mar 31, 2026 2026-03-31 | Mar 31, 2025 2025-03-31 | Mar 31, 2024 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 403,430 | 359,051 | 308,951 | |
| Cost of sales | 388,880 | 345,728 | 296,123 | |
| Gross profit | 14,550 | 13,323 | 12,828 | |
| Selling, distribution, general, and administrative expenses | 8,096 | 8,507 | 8,657 | |
| Claims and litigation charges, net | 3 | −108 | −147 | |
| Restructuring, impairment, and related charges, net | 245 | 286 | 115 | |
| Total operating expenses | 8,338 | 8,901 | 8,919 | |
| Operating income | 6,212 | 4,422 | 3,909 | |
| Other income, net | 236 | 202 | 132 | |
| Interest expense | 247 | 265 | 252 | |
| Income before income taxes | 6,201 | 4,359 | 3,789 | |
| Income tax expense | 1,102 | 878 | 629 | |
| Net income | 5,099 | 3,481 | 3,160 | |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 337 | 186 | 158 | |
| Net income attributable to McKesson Corporation | 4,762 | 3,295 | 3,002 | |
| Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to McKesson Corporation | — | — | — | |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | 38.38 | 25.72 | 22.39 | |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | 38.55 | 25.86 | 22.54 | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | — | — | — | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 124 | 128 | 134 | |
| Basic (in shares) | 124 | 127 | 133 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | Mar 31, 2026 2026-03-31 | Mar 31, 2025 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | — | — | |
| Current assets | — | — | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,975 | 5,691 | |
| Receivables, net | 27,985 | 25,643 | |
| Inventories, net | 24,207 | 23,001 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other | 1,043 | 1,063 | |
| Total current assets | 57,210 | 55,398 | |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 2,668 | 2,502 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2,058 | 1,782 | |
| Goodwill | 11,316 | 10,022 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 4,079 | 1,464 | |
| Other non-current assets | 4,992 | 3,972 | |
| Total assets | 82,323 | 75,140 | |
| LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT | — | — | |
| Current liabilities | — | — | |
| Drafts and accounts payable | 59,973 | 55,330 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 1,267 | 1,191 | |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 287 | 258 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 5,490 | 4,825 | |
| Total current liabilities | 67,017 | 61,604 | |
| Long-term debt | 5,259 | 4,463 | |
| Long-term deferred tax liabilities | 1,330 | 1,029 | |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 1,801 | 1,478 | |
| Long-term litigation liabilities | 5,091 | 5,601 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 2,659 | 2,659 | |
| Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 17) | — | — | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 943 | 0 | |
| McKesson Corporation stockholders’ deficit | — | — | |
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 100 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 | |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, 800 shares authorized, 280 and 279 shares issued at March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively | 3 | 3 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 8,284 | 8,373 | |
| Retained earnings | 22,291 | 17,921 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −745 | −932 | |
| Treasury shares, at cost, 160 and 154 shares at March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively | 32,005 | 27,439 | |
| Total McKesson Corporation stockholders’ deficit | −2,172 | −2,074 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 395 | 380 | |
| Total deficit | −1,777 | −1,694 | |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and deficit | 82,323 | 75,140 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | Mar 31, 2026 2026-03-31 | Mar 31, 2025 2025-03-31 | Mar 31, 2024 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | — | — | — | |
| Net income | 5,099 | 3,481 | 3,160 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: | — | — | — | |
| Depreciation | 256 | 242 | 253 | |
| Amortization | 473 | 394 | 382 | |
| Long-lived asset impairment charges | 55 | 98 | 43 | |
| Deferred taxes | −230 | 110 | 603 | |
| Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method | −210 | 82 | −157 | |
| Non-cash operating lease expense | 261 | 245 | 228 | |
| Loss (gain) from sales of businesses and investments | 573 | −485 | 17 | |
| Provision for bad debts | 100 | −130 | 819 | |
| Other non-cash items | −302 | −424 | −233 | |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | — | — | — | |
| Receivables | 1,999 | 3,935 | 2,954 | |
| Inventories | 1,082 | 2,270 | 1,294 | |
| Drafts and accounts payable | 4,317 | 8,301 | 4,587 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −270 | −404 | −339 | |
| Taxes | −339 | −136 | 331 | |
| Litigation liabilities | −684 | −401 | −395 | |
| Other | −219 | 281 | −37 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 6,155 | 6,085 | 4,314 | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | — | — | — | |
| Payments for property, plant, and equipment | 436 | 537 | 431 | |
| Capitalized software expenditures | 309 | 322 | 256 | |
| Acquisitions, net of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash acquired | 3,416 | 24 | 272 | |
| Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments, net | 830 | 179 | 47 | |
| Other | 101 | 29 | 160 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −3,432 | −733 | −1,072 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | — | — | — | |
| Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 9,247 | 15,086 | 19,964 | |
| Repayments of short-term borrowings | 9,247 | 15,086 | 19,964 | |
| Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt | 1,990 | 498 | 991 | |
| Repayments of long-term debt | 1,207 | 519 | 288 | |
| Purchase of U.S. government obligations for the satisfaction and discharge of long-term debt | 0 | 0 | 647 | |
| Common stock transactions: | — | — | — | |
| Issuances | 89 | 101 | 116 | |
| Share repurchases | 4,750 | 3,146 | 3,025 | |
| Dividends paid | 381 | 345 | 314 | |
| Other | −372 | −554 | −175 | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | −4,631 | −3,965 | −3,342 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 20 | −16 | 6 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | −1,888 | 1,371 | −94 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year | — | — | — | |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year | — | — | — | |
| Less: Restricted cash at end of period included in Other Noncurrent Assets | — | — | — | |
| Less: Restricted cash at end of year included in Prepaid expenses and other | — | — | — | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | — | — | — | |
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | — | — | — | |
| Interest, net | 212 | 273 | 234 | |
| Income taxes, net of refunds | 1,211 | 1,124 | 901 |