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Cencora (COR)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $341.09 | Market Cap: $66.1 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Distributors

Cencora (COR)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $341.09
Market Cap: $66.1 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Distributors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO LTM is 3.9 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.2 Bil
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 25x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 43x
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
Key risks
COR key risks include [1] substantial liabilities from its multi-billion dollar opioid litigation settlement and [2] the financial and legal fallout from a February 2024 cyberattack that exposed sensitive patient data.
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Digital Health & Telemedicine, and E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers. Show more.
 
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO LTM is 3.9 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.2 Bil
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Digital Health & Telemedicine, and E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers. Show more.
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 25x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 43x
4 Key risks
COR key risks include [1] substantial liabilities from its multi-billion dollar opioid litigation settlement and [2] the financial and legal fallout from a February 2024 cyberattack that exposed sensitive patient data.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

COR Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points for the movement of Cencora (COR) stock between August 31, 2025, and December 27, 2025:

<b>1. Strong Fiscal Year 2025 Fourth Quarter Results.</b> Cencora reported robust fiscal year 2025 fourth-quarter results on November 5, 2025, with adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising 15% year-over-year and revenue increasing 5.9% year-over-year, surpassing analyst expectations. The company also announced a 9% increase in its quarterly dividend and elevated its long-term guidance, leading to positive investor sentiment.

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<b>2. Strategic $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Distribution Network.</b> Concurrent with its fourth-quarter earnings report on November 5, 2025, Cencora unveiled plans for a substantial $1 billion investment through 2030. This investment is aimed at fortifying its U.S. distribution network, expanding capacity, and enhancing resilience, particularly to address the growing demand for specialty drugs requiring complex handling.

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<b>3. Positive Analyst Ratings and Increased Price Targets.</b> Throughout November and December 2025, numerous Wall Street analysts reiterated or initiated "Buy" or "Strong Buy" ratings for Cencora. Several firms also raised their price targets significantly, reflecting strong analyst confidence in the company's future performance and growth prospects.

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<b>4. Accelerated OneOncology Acquisition and Strategic Focus.</b> In December 2025, Cencora accelerated its OneOncology acquisition, further expanding its offerings in community oncology. This move, along with the continued positive impact from the January 2025 acquisition of RCA, reinforced Cencora's pharmaceutical-centric strategy and strengthened its position in the specialized healthcare market.

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<b>5. Overall Strong Fiscal Year 2025 Performance and Optimistic Outlook.</b> For the full fiscal year 2025, Cencora achieved consolidated revenue of $321.3 billion, marking a 9.3% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS grew by 16.3% to $16.00. This solid financial performance and an optimistic long-term outlook for both operating income and EPS likely bolstered investor confidence during the period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.3% change in COR stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 35.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)306.50341.0511.27%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)316654.37321332.821.48%
Net Income Margin (%)0.60%0.48%-19.28%
P/E Multiple31.3142.5535.89%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)193.82193.90-0.04%
Cumulative Contribution11.27%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
COR11.3% 
Market (SPY)4.3%-5.1%
Sector (XLV)15.2%25.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.3% change in COR stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 24.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)298.37341.0514.30%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)310232.19321332.823.58%
Net Income Margin (%)0.55%0.48%-11.39%
P/E Multiple34.1542.5524.60%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)193.80193.90-0.05%
Cumulative Contribution14.30%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
COR14.3% 
Market (SPY)12.6%-8.6%
Sector (XLV)17.0%35.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 51.7% change in COR stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 45.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)224.85341.0551.68%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)293958.60321332.829.31%
Net Income Margin (%)0.51%0.48%-5.79%
P/E Multiple29.2442.5545.51%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)196.25193.901.20%
Cumulative Contribution51.65%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
COR51.7% 
Market (SPY)15.8%-3.9%
Sector (XLV)13.3%34.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 107.5% change in COR stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a 112.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)164.39341.05107.47%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)238587.01321332.8234.68%
Net Income Margin (%)0.71%0.48%-32.07%
P/E Multiple20.0542.55112.22%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)207.20193.906.42%
Cumulative Contribution106.61%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
COR69.8% 
Market (SPY)48.0%-0.8%
Sector (XLV)18.2%33.3%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
COR Return17%38%27%25%10%52%332%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
COR Win Rate50%58%67%75%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
COR Max Drawdown-13%-1%-2%-10%0%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCORS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-18.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven22.5%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven56 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-23.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven31.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven71 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-32.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven49.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven686 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-51.2%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven105.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven439 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Cencora's stock fell -18.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/20/2022. A -18.3% loss requires a 22.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Cencora (COR)

Cencora, Inc. sources and distributes pharmaceutical products. The company's U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment distributes pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter healthcare products, home healthcare supplies and equipment, and related services to acute care hospitals and health systems, independent and chain retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, medical clinics, long-term care and alternate site pharmacies, and other customers; provides pharmacy management, staffing, and other consulting services; supply management software to retail and institutional healthcare providers; packaging solutions to various institutional and retail healthcare providers; clinical trial support, product post-approval, and commercialization support services; data analytics, outcomes research, and additional services for biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers; pharmaceuticals, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, micro feed ingredients, and other products to the companion animal and production animal markets; and sales force services to manufacturers. This segment also distributes plasma and other blood products, injectable pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other specialty products; and provides other services to physicians who specialize in various disease states, such as oncology, as well as to other healthcare providers, including hospitals and dialysis clinics. Its International Healthcare Solutions segment offers international pharmaceutical wholesale and related service, and global commercialization services; distributes pharmaceuticals, other healthcare products, and related services to pharmacies, doctors, health centers, and hospitals primarily in Europe; and provides specialty transportation and logistics services for the biopharmaceutical industry. The company was formerly known as AmerisourceBergen Corporation and changed its name to Cencora, Inc. in August 2023. Cencora, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

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The Sysco of pharmaceuticals.

The Amazon for drug distribution to hospitals and pharmacies.

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  • Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distributes a comprehensive range of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals to pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers globally.
  • Specialty Pharmaceutical Services: Provides specialized support, including distribution, patient services, and reimbursement assistance, for complex and high-cost medications.
  • Manufacturer and Commercialization Services: Offers solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers, encompassing market access, commercialization strategies, patient adherence programs, and data insights.
  • Animal Health Distribution: Distributes veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and related products to animal health practices and businesses.
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Cencora (COR) primarily sells its pharmaceutical products and services to other companies in the healthcare sector, operating on a business-to-business (B2B) model. Based on their public disclosures, the major customer companies are:

Major Customers of Cencora (COR)

  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Symbol: WBA)
  • Rite Aid Corporation (Symbol: RADCQ)

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Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)

Novartis AG (NVS)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

Sanofi (SNY)

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Robert P. Mauch President and Chief Executive Officer

Robert Mauch became President and Chief Executive Officer of Cencora in October 2024. He originally joined Cencora (then AmerisourceBergen) in 2007 following the company's acquisition of Xcenda, a health economics and strategic consulting firm he founded. During his time at Cencora, he has been instrumental in transforming the company into a global provider of pharmaceutical-centered healthcare solutions, focusing on customer experience, innovation, and digital transformation.

James F. Cleary Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

James F. Cleary serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Cencora, a role he has held since November 2018. He joined the company in 2015 when Cencora acquired MWI Veterinary Supply Inc., where he had previously served as Chief Executive Officer from June 2002 until February 2015. Cleary is responsible for managing the company's financial strategy and functions. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Steven H. Collis Executive Chairman

Steven H. Collis transitioned to Executive Chairman in October 2024, having previously served as Cencora's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer from 2011 until 2024. His nearly three-decade career with the company began in 1994 when he helped found and subsequently grew its former Specialty Group business into a market leader. Under his leadership, Cencora experienced significant growth, with annual revenue tripling, and he spearheaded key acquisitions including World Courier (2012), MWI Veterinary Supply (2015), and Alliance Healthcare (2021). Collis also oversaw the company's rebranding from AmerisourceBergen Corporation to Cencora, Inc. in 2023.

Elizabeth Campbell Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Elizabeth Campbell is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Cencora, Inc. She joined the company in 2010, then known as AmerisourceBergen, and has since taken on roles of increasing responsibility, including Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President. Campbell is responsible for all legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk functions within the business, as well as global public affairs, corporate responsibility, and real estate. Before joining Cencora, she worked in private practice at a large law firm.

François Mandeville Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and M&A Officer

François Mandeville serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and M&A Officer for Cencora, a role he assumed in 2024. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing Cencora's mergers and acquisitions and strategy execution to ensure investments align with customer needs. Prior to joining Cencora, Mandeville held leadership roles at other global corporations, including Chief Development Officer at Johnson Controls and SVP, Strategy & Business Development at Danaher Corporation, where he significantly contributed to business growth strategies.

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The key risks to Cencora's business include:

  1. Regulatory and Legal Risks: Cencora faces substantial risks from increasing governmental regulation of the pharmaceutical supply chain, such as the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and international equivalents like the EU's Falsified Medicines Directive, which can elevate compliance costs and operational complexity. The company is also exposed to ongoing legal proceedings, including significant liabilities from opioid litigation, with a settlement involving a payout of up to $6.1 billion over 18 years. Furthermore, new regulations and executive orders aimed at reducing prescription drug costs, like Executive Order 14297, could adversely impact Cencora's business model and profit margins. Failure to effectively manage these legal and regulatory challenges could result in substantial financial penalties and reputational damage.
  2. Cybersecurity Threats: Cencora is exposed to sophisticated cybersecurity threats that pose risks to its information systems and those of its third-party partners. A significant cyberattack in February 2024 resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, including names, addresses, health diagnoses, medications, and prescriptions, affecting over 540,000 individuals and several major pharmaceutical companies. This type of data breach carries the potential for future negative consequences, including financial costs, legal liabilities, and harm to the company's reputation.
  3. International Operations and Geopolitical Risks: Cencora's extensive international operations expose it to various risks, including geopolitical tensions, significant regulatory changes in different countries, and adverse currency fluctuations. Events such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and evolving conditions in the Middle East are highlighted as potential disruptors. The company has experienced substantial foreign currency translation losses, underscoring the volatility that can erode the value of overseas earnings. Public health crises and natural disasters can also disrupt supply chains and increase operational costs, threatening the company's financial stability and operational continuity.

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Cencora (symbol: COR) operates in several key addressable markets for its main products and services. These include pharmaceutical distribution, specialty pharmaceutical services, animal health product distribution, and pharmaceutical commercialization/consulting services, and pharmacy solutions.

  • Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Distribution: The global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution market was valued at approximately USD 800.92 billion in 2024, with North America accounting for over 40% of the global revenue at USD 320.37 billion in 2024. The U.S. market alone was estimated at USD 252.77 billion in 2024. This market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.00% from 2024 to 2031. Other estimates suggest the global market was valued at USD 180.34 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 290.75 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 5.45%. The market size is also forecast to increase by USD 976.2 billion at a CAGR of 9.5% between 2024 and 2029 globally. Another report estimates a global growth of USD 896.5 billion from 2024-2028 with a CAGR of 9.45%.

  • Specialty Pharmaceutical Services (including Specialty Drug Distribution): The global specialty pharmaceuticals market was valued at USD 226.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 285.1 billion in 2025 to USD 2.37 trillion in 2034, at a CAGR of 26.5%. North America held the largest market share, at 43.6% in 2023. The global specialty drug distribution market, specifically, was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 7.18 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15% between 2024 and 2030. North America held the highest share in this market in 2023.

  • Animal Health Product Distribution: The global animal healthcare market was valued at USD 64.59 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 166.69 billion by the end of 2034, with a CAGR of approximately 9.94% during the forecast period of 2025-2034. North America is identified as the largest market. Another source indicates the global animal healthcare market size was USD 186.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2032. North America held the largest market share of 38.9% in 2023, valued at USD 72.3 billion.

  • Pharmaceutical Commercialization Services/Consulting Services: The global pharmaceutical commercialization solutions and services market was valued at $138.13 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $212.18 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2024 to 2029. Another report states the global pharma contract commercialization (CCO) market size was valued at USD 42.6 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 69.7 billion by 2034, at a 5.1% CAGR. North America holds a significant revenue share in this market.

  • Pharmacy Solutions (including Pharmacy Management Software/Solutions and Pharmacy Automation): The global pharmacy management system market size was estimated at USD 101.07 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 207.48 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 15.47%. North America accounts for the largest revenue base in this market. Separately, the global pharmacy inventory management software solutions market was valued at USD 5.8 billion in 2023, expected to grow to USD 12.39 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8.8%. North America is expected to control this market. The global pharmacy automation devices market size was estimated at USD 5.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 11.6 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.9%.

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Cencora (COR) is poised for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several strategic initiatives and market trends:

  1. Expansion in Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Cencora is strategically strengthening its position in the high-growth and higher-margin specialty pharmaceutical segment. This includes significant resource allocation, highlighted by the acquisition and ongoing integration of Retina Consultants of America (RCA) and a planned pathway to full ownership of OneOncology. This focus is central to the company's long-term growth approach.
  2. Increased Pharmaceutical Volume and Utilization Trends: The company anticipates continued revenue growth from strong utilization trends, particularly within its U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment. Specific product categories contributing to this growth include GLP-1 products, which showed a 10% year-over-year increase in sales and contributed to segment revenue growth, and the anticipated growth in biosimilars, especially Part B biosimilars, which are noted for better margins.
  3. Strategic Investments in Distribution Infrastructure and Digital Transformation: Cencora has announced a substantial $1 billion investment through 2030 to bolster its U.S. distribution network. These investments include establishing a second national distribution center in Ohio, expanding multiple existing facilities, and increasing cold chain storage capacity to support the growing volume of specialty pharmaceuticals. Additionally, accelerating digital transformation is a key strategic driver aimed at enhancing solutions and addressing market complexity.
  4. Growth in International Healthcare Solutions: Cencora projects continued revenue growth in its International Healthcare Solutions segment. For fiscal year 2026, the company anticipates revenue growth in this segment to be in the range of 6% to 8%. This international expansion contributes to the company's overall revenue trajectory.
  5. Portfolio Optimization and Growth-Oriented Investments: Cencora is undertaking a disciplined realignment of its business portfolio by shifting non-strategic assets, such as MWI Animal Health and certain legacy consulting services, into an "other" category, with explicit plans to explore strategic alternatives for these operations. This optimization allows the company to prioritize growth-oriented investments in areas that strengthen its strategic positioning and drive long-term value, focusing resources on core pharmaceutical distribution and services businesses.

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Share Repurchases

  • Cencora announced a new $2 billion share repurchase program in May 2024.
  • In May 2024, the company repurchased approximately $400 million of common stock from Walgreens Boots Alliance in a private transaction, leading to approximately $550 million in total repurchases during that month.
  • From October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, Cencora repurchased 1,709,217 shares for $385.45 million.

Share Issuance

  • In fiscal year 2021, Cencora had a net common equity issuance of $117 million.

Outbound Investments

  • Cencora acquired Retina Consultants of America (RCA) for approximately $4.6 billion in cash, with the acquisition closing in January 2025 with a cash outlay of $4.4 billion.
  • In January 2023, Cencora acquired PharmaLex for €1.3 billion (approximately $1.4 billion).
  • Cencora completed the acquisition of Alliance Healthcare for $6.5 billion in June 2021.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $458.4 million in fiscal year 2023 and $487.2 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • Cencora expects capital expenditures to be approximately $600 million for fiscal year 2025.
  • The primary focus of these capital expenditures includes investments in the expansion and enhancement of its distribution network and various technology initiatives.

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Financials

CORHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCencora HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price341.0523.2624.49305.0978.16273.40175.78
Mkt Cap66.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4175.5
Rev LTM321,33355,29534,29665,40257,696408,62561,549
Op Inc LTM3,9343,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,739
FCF LTM3,2072,80062711,85412,73396,1847,531
FCF 3Y Avg3,2192,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,486
CFO LTM3,8753,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,679
CFO 3Y Avg3,7573,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

CORHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCencora HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM9.3%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.4%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q5.9%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.5%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM1.2%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.1%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%11.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM1.2%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg1.3%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM1.0%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.1%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

CORHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCencora HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap66.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4175.5
P/S0.20.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT24.76.819.925.122.531.323.6
P/E42.58.6572.736.029.941.038.5
P/CFO17.15.911.221.122.537.519.1
Total Yield3.0%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%4.0%
Dividend Yield0.7%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.2%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%6.2%
D/E0.10.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E0.00.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

CORHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameCencora HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-7.5%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%-0.4%
3M Rtn11.3%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%7.5%
6M Rtn14.3%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%14.8%
12M Rtn51.7%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%23.9%
3Y Rtn107.5%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%93.5%
1M Excs Rtn-11.4%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn7.0%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%3.2%
6M Excs Rtn2.0%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%2.5%
12M Excs Rtn35.0%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%9.6%
3Y Excs Rtn28.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%13.5%

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Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
U.S. Healthcare Solutions265,339234,759212,100202,462 
International Healthcare Solutions28,62827,41926,49211,530 
Intersegment eliminations-8-4-5-2-98
Other    7,525
Pharmaceutical Distribution Services    182,467
Total293,959262,173238,587213,989189,894


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
U.S. Healthcare Solutions2,9352,5972,4572,258 
International Healthcare Solutions713693706390 
Gains from antitrust litigation settlements17123921699
Last In First Out (LIFO) (expense) credit52-205-67203-7
Turkey highly inflationary impact-54-87-40  
Acquisition-related deal and integration expenses-103    
Litigation and opioid-related credit (expenses)-22725-123-273 
Restructuring and other expenses-234-230-63  
Goodwill impairment-4180-76-6 
Acquisition-related intangibles amortization-660-551-305-176-110
Acquisition, integration, and restructuring expenses -140-120-199 
Impairment of assets 0-5-11 
Contingent consideration adjustment    12
Employee severance, litigation, and other    -6,807
Impairment of PharMEDium assets    -362
Intersegment eliminations    -3
New York State Opioid Stewardship Act    -15
Other    400
PharMEDium remediation costs    -16
PharMEDium shutdown costs    -43
Pharmaceutical Distribution Services    1,807
Total2,1752,3412,3662,354-5,135


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$341.05 
Market Cap ($ Bil)66.1 
First Trading Date04/04/1995 
Distance from 52W High-9.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$347.06$304.02
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-1.7%12.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.4%22.1%
Downside Capture-29.08-18.20
Upside Capture28.2325.65
Correlation (SPY)-2.3%-3.7%
COR Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.05-0.10-0.14-0.16-0.040.05
Up Beta0.810.760.710.24-0.020.11
Down Beta-0.96-0.62-0.65-0.83-0.17-0.12
Up Capture68%55%54%30%17%7%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days13273870140417
Down Capture-41%-68%-84%-45%-24%-10%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days6142455108332

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of COR With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 CORSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return50.9%15.1%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility22.0%17.2%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio1.790.650.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 34.6%-4.0%5.1%-10.5%17.8%-20.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLV, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of COR With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 CORSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return29.6%8.4%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility20.9%14.5%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio1.190.400.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 44.8%23.8%4.0%5.5%24.8%3.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLV, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of COR With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 CORSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return14.5%9.9%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility26.7%16.6%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.540.490.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 56.7%42.4%-0.5%12.8%35.8%5.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4,876,600
Short Interest: % Change Since 113020255.0%
Average Daily Volume1,794,274
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.72
Basic Shares Quantity193,898,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/20252.7%6.0%-1.3%
8/6/2025-2.9%-1.1%0.3%
5/7/20254.7%-4.1%-0.6%
2/5/20250.7%-1.9%1.1%
11/6/20244.9%6.3%4.6%
7/31/20243.0%3.8%2.6%
5/1/2024-4.1%-5.1%-7.5%
1/31/20245.5%6.6%7.1%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151311
# Negative91113
Median Positive2.7%3.3%4.6%
Median Negative-2.7%-3.2%-5.1%
Max Positive6.1%6.6%16.3%
Max Negative-5.6%-7.2%-8.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251125202510-K 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025507202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024205202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241126202410-K 9/30/2024
6302024731202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024501202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023131202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231121202310-K 9/30/2023
6302023802202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022201202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221122202210-K 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021202202210-Q 12/31/2021