NYSE$MCK
McKesson Corp · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
McKesson delivered solid results, driven by growth in North American businesses and commitment to company priorities and growth strategies. The company raised full year guidance.
McKesson Corporation reported a 15% increase in third quarter revenues to $80.9 billion. Earnings per diluted share decreased to $4.42, while adjusted earnings per diluted share increased by 12% to $7.74. The company raised its full year adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance to $27.25 to $27.65.
- Consolidated revenues increased by 15% to $80.9 billion.
- Earnings per diluted share decreased by $3.23 to $4.42.
- Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share increased 12% to $7.74.
- Full year Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share guidance range raised to $27.25 to $27.65.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
McKesson · Revenue · Quarterly
$80.9B
Revenue by segment
McKesson · $3.97B total across 2 segments · Q2 2024
- Medical-Surgical Solutions$2.83B-0.3%71.3%
- Prescription Technology Solutions$1.14B+12.0%28.7%
Forward guidance
McKesson is raising fiscal 2024 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share guidance to $27.25 to $27.65 from the previous range of $26.80 to $27.40 to reflect solid operating performance, which reflects a growth rate of 5% to 7%.
Tailwinds
- Solid operating performance
- Growth rate of 5% to 7% is expected
- Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share guidance raised
- Reflects dedication to company priorities
- Reflects dedication to growth strategies
Headwinds
- Includes approximately ($0.15) related to year-to-date losses associated with McKesson Ventures' equity investments.
- McKesson cannot reasonably forecast LIFO inventory-related adjustments
- McKesson cannot reasonably forecast certain litigation loss and gain contingencies
- McKesson cannot reasonably forecast restructuring, impairment and related charges
- McKesson cannot reasonably forecast other adjustments, which are difficult to predict and estimate.
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 Q3 2024
+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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