NYSE$MCK
McKesson Corp · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported an increase in revenue and adjusted earnings per share, driven by growth in the U.S. Pharmaceutical segment and Medical-Surgical Solutions segment.
McKesson reported a 6% increase in total revenues, reaching $60.8 billion. Earnings per diluted share increased to $3.54, and adjusted earnings per diluted share rose by 33% to $4.80. The company also completed a joint venture of its German wholesale business with Walgreens Boots Alliance.
- Total revenues increased by 6% year-over-year to $60.8 billion.
- Earnings per diluted share increased by $7.53 to $3.54.
- Adjusted Earnings per diluted share increased by 33% to $4.80.
- Fiscal 2021 Adjusted Earnings per diluted share guidance range increased to $16.00 to $16.50.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
McKesson · Revenue · Quarterly
$60.8B
Revenue by segment
McKesson · $3.17B total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Medical-Surgical Solutions$2.5B+21.6%78.9%
- Prescription Technology Solutions$668M+6.7%21.1%
Forward guidance
McKesson raised fiscal 2021 Adjusted Earnings per diluted share guidance to $16.00 to $16.50 from the previous range of $14.70 to $15.50, reflecting strong execution and earlier improvement in volumes relative to expectations through the first half of fiscal 2021.
Tailwinds
- Strong execution
- Earlier improvement in volumes
- Adjusted Earnings per diluted share related to the kitting and storage of ancillary supplies for future COVID-19 vaccines: $0.15 to $0.20
Headwinds
- Full recovery of pharmaceutical prescription volumes and patient visits is not likely to occur this fiscal year.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
44 / 73 earnings
Positive
+16.5%
Q3 2026
Best reaction
-21.7%
Q2 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | +0.2% | -3.4% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2026 | +16.5% | +13.8% | +11.8% | |
| Q2 2026 | +1.5% | +1.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2026 | -5.8% | -6.4% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.4% | -1.2% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.2% | +0.6% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +15.7% | +17.2% | +14.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -10.9% | -10.3% | -17.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.9% | +5.0% | +9.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.5% | -2.4% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.7% | +1.0% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.4% | +4.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +6.2% | +6.6% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -3.2% | -5.4% | -8.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.1% | +1.9% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.8% | +3.7% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.5% | +3.1% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.1% | +5.2% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.3% | +6.6% | +3.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.3% | -4.6% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.5% | +4.7% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.0% | +1.9% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.2% | +12.4% | +17.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.6% | +1.2% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.8% | +3.3% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.7% | +8.6% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -11.0% | -7.9% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.0% | +1.5% | -3.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +7.1% | +0.6% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.9% | +5.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.6% | +2.1% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -7.1% | -5.8% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.7% | -3.8% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.7% | -9.7% | -11.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -10.4% | -8.9% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.3% | -3.1% | -11.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.7% | +11.9% | +12.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.6% | -7.6% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -21.7% | -18.5% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.4% | -2.1% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +8.9% | — | — |
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