McKesson (MCK)


Market Price (9/18/2026): $877.05 | Market Cap: $104.1 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Distributors

McKesson (MCK)


Market Price (9/18/2026): $877.05
Market Cap: $104.1 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Distributors

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Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.9%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 13 Bil

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO LTM is 6.9 Bil, FCF LTM is 6.1 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Precision Medicine, and Cloud Computing. Show more.

Key risks
MCK key risks include [1] significant ongoing liabilities from litigation over its role in opioid distribution and [2] legal challenges related to allegations of misleading investors about generic drug pricing.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.9%
1 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 13 Bil
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO LTM is 6.9 Bil, FCF LTM is 6.1 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Precision Medicine, and Cloud Computing. Show more.
5 Key risks
MCK key risks include [1] significant ongoing liabilities from litigation over its role in opioid distribution and [2] legal challenges related to allegations of misleading investors about generic drug pricing.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

McKesson (MCK) stock has gained about 20% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q1 2027 Financial Performance and Upgraded Outlook. McKesson reported robust results for its fiscal Q1 2027, which ended on June 30, 2026. The company announced an adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $9.93, surpassing analyst estimates of approximately $9.64, representing a 20% increase year-over-year. Revenues also climbed 8% to $105.4 billion, exceeding forecasts. This strong performance was largely driven by significant operating profit gains of 19% in the North American Pharmaceutical segment and an impressive 41% in the Oncology & Multispecialty segments, fueled by increased prescription volumes and specialty drug distribution. Following these strong results, McKesson raised its full-year fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $44.20-$45.00, up from the previous range of $43.80-$44.60.

2. Strategic Acquisition to Enhance Oncology and Biopharma Services. On August 25, 2026, McKesson announced a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Medicine Group for approximately $2.25 billion. This acquisition is set to significantly expand McKesson's capabilities in clinical research, drug development, and biopharma commercialization services. Precision Medicine Group will be integrated into McKesson's high-growth Oncology & Multispecialty segment, further strengthening the company's position in this critical area of healthcare.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

McKesson (MCK) stock has gained about 20% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q1 2027 Financial Performance and Upgraded Outlook. McKesson reported robust results for its fiscal Q1 2027, which ended on June 30, 2026. The company announced an adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $9.93, surpassing analyst estimates of approximately $9.64, representing a 20% increase year-over-year. Revenues also climbed 8% to $105.4 billion, exceeding forecasts. This strong performance was largely driven by significant operating profit gains of 19% in the North American Pharmaceutical segment and an impressive 41% in the Oncology & Multispecialty segments, fueled by increased prescription volumes and specialty drug distribution. Following these strong results, McKesson raised its full-year fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $44.20-$45.00, up from the previous range of $43.80-$44.60.

2. Strategic Acquisition to Enhance Oncology and Biopharma Services. On August 25, 2026, McKesson announced a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Medicine Group for approximately $2.25 billion. This acquisition is set to significantly expand McKesson's capabilities in clinical research, drug development, and biopharma commercialization services. Precision Medicine Group will be integrated into McKesson's high-growth Oncology & Multispecialty segment, further strengthening the company's position in this critical area of healthcare.

3. Increased Shareholder Returns through Dividend Growth and Share Repurchases. McKesson demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns during this period. On July 21, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.82 to $0.94 per share, marking the tenth consecutive year of dividend increases. Additionally, in fiscal Q1 2027, McKesson completed $2.5 billion in share repurchases, including $2.25 billion under an accelerated share repurchase program, and outlined plans for approximately $5 billion in share repurchases for the full fiscal year 2027.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 18.7% change in MCK stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 19.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269172026Change
Stock Price ($)740.83879.5718.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)403,430410,9831.9%
Net Income Margin (%)1.2%1.1%-5.3%
P/E Multiple19.022.719.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1221193.1%
Cumulative Contribution18.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MCK18.7% 
Market (SPY)0.8%-32.7%
Sector (XLV)12.9%49.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.7% change in MCK stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -18.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269172026Change
Stock Price ($)984.41879.57-10.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)397,958410,9833.3%
Net Income Margin (%)1.1%1.1%2.5%
P/E Multiple27.922.7-18.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1231193.8%
Cumulative Contribution-10.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MCK-10.7% 
Market (SPY)11.5%-17.9%
Sector (XLV)5.8%44.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 28.8% change in MCK stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 33.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259172026Change
Stock Price ($)683.13879.5728.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)377,595410,9838.8%
Net Income Margin (%)0.8%1.1%33.3%
P/E Multiple27.022.7-15.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1251195.2%
Cumulative Contribution28.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MCK28.8% 
Market (SPY)19.2%-10.7%
Sector (XLV)24.4%29.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 115.9% change in MCK stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 54.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239172026Change
Stock Price ($)407.44879.57115.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)284,040410,98344.7%
Net Income Margin (%)1.3%1.1%-15.4%
P/E Multiple14.722.754.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)13611914.2%
Cumulative Contribution115.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MCK115.9% 
Market (SPY)75.3%0.5%
Sector (XLV)32.7%28.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MCK Return45%52%24%24%45%8%428%
Peers Return27%19%10%-5%55%10%172%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MCK Win Rate67%67%75%75%75%67% 
Peers Win Rate54%56%52%46%65%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MCK Max Drawdown-9%-11%-13%-24%-11%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-22%-21%-24%-16%-22% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: COR, CAH, CVS, HSIC. See MCK Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMCKS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-30.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven227 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-16.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven42 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-25.5%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven216 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven1994 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-22.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven151 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-15.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven23 days123 days

Compare to COR, CAH, CVS, HSIC

In The Past

McKesson's stock fell -0.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventMCKS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-30.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven227 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-25.5%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven216 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven1994 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-22.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven151 days15 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-56.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven495 days1085 days

Compare to COR, CAH, CVS, HSIC

In The Past

McKesson's stock fell -0.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.8% gain to breakeven.

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About McKesson (MCK)

McKesson Corporation (MCK) is a pivotal global healthcare company primarily engaged in pharmaceutical distribution, medical supply management, and advanced healthcare information technology solutions. Founded in 1833, the company plays a critical role in the healthcare supply chain, ensuring that a vast array of pharmaceutical drugs and medical supplies reach healthcare providers and patients efficiently. Its operations span both the United States and international markets, supporting the complex needs of the healthcare ecosystem.

The company's core services are delivered through several key segments. Its U.S. Pharmaceutical segment is a major distributor of branded, generic, specialty, and over-the-counter drugs, also offering practice management, technology, and business solutions to pharmacies and specialty care practices. Internationally, McKesson provides similar distribution and services to wholesale, institutional, and retail customers across numerous European countries and Canada. Additionally, its Medical-Surgical Solutions segment focuses on distributing essential medical-surgical supplies and logistics services to healthcare providers.

A significant component of McKesson's business involves its Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS) segment, which provides innovative healthcare information and technology. This includes solutions like CoverMyMeds, designed to help patients access their medications, and RelayHealth, a workflow solution for healthcare professionals. McKesson also offers services to biopharma manufacturers and custom pharmacy automation technology. Its primary customer base encompasses pharmacies, hospitals, community-based oncology and specialty practices, biopharma manufacturers, and various other healthcare providers, highlighting its comprehensive footprint in the healthcare industry.

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  • The Amazon for the healthcare supply chain.
  • The FedEx/UPS for prescription medications and medical supplies.

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  • Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distributes a wide range of branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs and other healthcare products in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Medical-Surgical Supply Distribution: Provides medical-surgical supply distribution, logistics, and other services to healthcare providers.
  • Pharmacy & Specialty Practice Solutions: Offers practice management, technology, clinical support, business, financial, operational, and consulting services for pharmacies and community-based specialty practices.
  • CoverMyMeds: A solution designed to help patients obtain and manage their medications.
  • Rx Technology & Automation: Provides workflow solutions (RelayHealth), services for biopharma manufacturers (RxCrossroads), customized pharmacy automation technology, and multi-client central fill services.

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McKesson Corporation (MCK) primarily sells to other companies and organizations within the healthcare industry. The provided company description does not identify specific major customer companies by name or symbol. Instead, McKesson serves a vast and diverse network of businesses across various segments of the healthcare supply chain. Based on the company's operations, its major customer categories include:

  • Pharmacies: This encompasses a wide range of pharmacies, including independent retail pharmacies, large chain pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and specialty pharmacies.
  • Healthcare Providers and Institutions: This category includes hospitals, health systems, clinics, community-based oncology practices, other specialty practices, and various long-term care facilities.
  • Biopharma Manufacturers: McKesson provides solutions and services to biopharmaceutical manufacturers, particularly through its Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS) segment.
  • Wholesale Customers: Especially within its International segment, McKesson serves other wholesale distributors, in addition to direct institutional and retail customers.

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  • Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
  • Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
  • Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
  • AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
  • Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)
  • Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

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Brian Tyler, Chief Executive Officer
Brian Tyler became Chief Executive Officer of McKesson Corporation in April 2019, having joined the company in 1997. He has held a diverse range of leadership positions across McKesson, including Chief Operations Officer, Chairman of the Management Board of McKesson Europe, President of North American Pharmaceutical Distribution and Services, President of U.S. Pharmaceutical, Medical-Surgical, and Specialty Health divisions, and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development, where he oversaw corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Before his tenure at McKesson, he was a Senior Associate at Integral, Inc., a healthcare consulting firm. Tyler also served on the board of directors of VistaCare until its merger in 2008. He currently serves on the board of directors for Republic Services and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW).

Britt Vitalone, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Britt Vitalone assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 2018, having joined McKesson in 2006. His prior roles at McKesson include Senior Vice President & CFO of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical and Specialty Health, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Finance, and Senior Vice President & CFO of McKesson Medical-Surgical. Vitalone possesses extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions and portfolio management. Before joining McKesson, he held various financial leadership positions at GE Capital Corporation, Pembrooke Occupational Health, and CarMax.

Tracy Faber, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Tracy Faber serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for McKesson. Prior to joining McKesson in 2011 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, she spent 13 years with PepsiCo in executive HR capacities. She also led the HR department at Eaton Corporation and Nabisco. Her contributions at McKesson include building relations capability and leading change management efforts for the company's strategic transformation.

Nancy Flores, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Technology Officer
Nancy Flores is McKesson's Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Technology Officer. In this role, she is responsible for enterprise business technology governance, strategy, risk management, IT security, service delivery, and infrastructure operations. She also oversees the company's overall technology initiatives for healthcare technology products and supports application development processes.

Tom Rodgers, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer
Tom Rodgers was appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer in June 2020. He is responsible for McKesson's overall initiatives, strategic plans, acquisitions, and internal programs designed to enhance financial performance, foster innovation, and deliver customer value. His background includes significant experience in both large healthcare and venture capital environments.

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The key risks for McKesson (MCK) largely stem from the highly regulated and competitive nature of the healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution industries.

  1. Regulatory and Legal Risks: McKesson operates within a highly regulated healthcare environment, subjecting it to extensive healthcare, environmental, and privacy regulations. This leads to significant compliance costs and exposure to potential legal actions. The company faces ongoing litigation and regulatory scrutiny, particularly concerning its role in distributing controlled substances like opioids, which could result in substantial financial liabilities and reputational damage. Furthermore, changes in healthcare reform efforts, reimbursement methodologies, and new regulations related to drug pricing transparency and access to care pose continuous threats to its business model and profitability.
  2. Competitive Pressure and Margin Compression: McKesson operates in a highly competitive industry with significant pressure from peers, which can erode profit margins and affect its ability to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and customers. The pharmaceutical distribution business is characterized by massive volumes and typically "razor-thin" margins. There has been a trend of decreasing gross profit margins, driven by factors such as generic drug price deflation and the buying power of large retail national accounts. Maintaining market share in this environment requires continuous investment in technology and services, further straining financial resources.
  3. Operational and Supply Chain Risks: Given McKesson's extensive role in healthcare supply chain management and technology solutions, it faces significant operational risks. These include cybersecurity threats, which could compromise technology systems and lead to data breaches. The company's reliance on third-party service providers also introduces risks related to outsourcing and potential supply chain disruptions. Additionally, issues affecting product efficacy or safety at any point from manufacturing, storing, to distributing, or dispensing could result in recalls, regulatory actions, civil lawsuits, fines, and reputational harm.

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The potential for Amazon to leverage its extensive logistics network, technological capabilities, and increasing presence in healthcare (e.g., Amazon Pharmacy, PillPack, RxPass) to expand aggressively into large-scale, B2B pharmaceutical and medical-surgical wholesale distribution, directly competing with McKesson's core distribution segments. This represents an emerging threat by a well-capitalized, technologically advanced company with a history of disrupting established industries through efficiency and direct-to-customer or direct-to-business models, potentially bypassing traditional distribution channels.

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McKesson Corporation operates in several large addressable markets across its segments. Here are the estimated market sizes for its main products and services:

U.S. Pharmaceutical Segment

  • Pharmaceutical Distribution (branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs): The U.S. pharmaceutical market size was estimated at USD 634.34 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 1,107.4 billion by 2034.
  • Pharmaceutical Logistics (part of pharmaceutical distribution): The U.S. pharmaceutical logistics market size was estimated at USD 26.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 45.22 billion by 2030.
  • Practice Management, Technology, Clinical Support, and Business Solutions to Community-Based Oncology and other Specialty Practices: The community oncology services market in the U.S. was valued at USD 70.44 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to USD 161.32 billion by 2032. Another estimate indicates the U.S. community oncology services market is expected to grow to $81.33 billion in 2027.

International Segment

  • Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Distribution (Europe and Canada):
    • Global Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Distribution: The global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution market is projected to reach approximately USD 1.5 trillion by 2033.
    • Europe Pharmaceutical Market: The Europe pharmaceutical market size was estimated at USD 488.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,032.76 billion by 2034.
    • Europe Pharmaceutical Logistics: The Europe pharmaceutical logistics market size is estimated at USD 90.30 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 109.44 billion by 2030.
    • Canada Pharmaceutical Market: The Canada pharmaceutical market size was valued at USD 51.56 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 95.70 billion by 2033.

Medical-Surgical Solutions Segment

  • Medical-Surgical Supply Distribution, Logistics, and other Services: While a specific market size for medical-surgical supply distribution was not distinctly identified, the broader global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution market, which includes medical supplies distribution (medical devices, surgical supplies, diagnostic equipment), is projected to reach approximately USD 1.5 trillion by 2033.

Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS) Segment

  • Patient Medication Access (CoverMyMeds solution): The U.S. patient access solutions market was estimated at USD 485.11 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1043.57 million by 2035. The global patient access solutions market was valued at USD 1.86 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3.70 billion by 2032.
  • Pharmacy Management Systems (RelayHealth workflow solution): The U.S. pharmacy management system market was valued at US$ 21,017.59 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 53,139.59 million by 2030.
  • Biopharma Manufacturer Services (RxCrossroads solution): The global biopharma service market size was valued at approximately USD 22 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 50 billion by 2032. The U.S. biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing market size was estimated at USD 5.64 billion in 2025 and is expected to surpass around USD 8.45 billion by 2035. The global pharma contract commercialization market, with North America expected to have the highest share, is valued at USD 42.6 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 69.7 billion by 2034.
  • Pharmacy Automation (McKesson Prescription Automation): The U.S. pharmacy automation devices market size was estimated at USD 2.73 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 5.01 billion by 2030. The North America pharmacy automation market size was valued at USD 3.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.43 billion by 2032.
  • Central Fill as a Service (Multi-Client Central Fill as a Service): The global central fill pharmacy automation market was valued at USD 0.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2034. The North America central fill pharmacy automation market size was over USD 1.04 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 3.29 billion by 2035.

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McKesson Corporation (MCK) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:
  1. Growth in North American Pharmaceutical Distribution

    McKesson anticipates continued robust performance in its North American Pharmaceutical segment. This growth is primarily fueled by increasing prescription volumes, including higher demand across retail national account customers and the expanding distribution of specialty pharmaceutical products, such as GLP-1 medications.
  2. Expansion of Oncology and Multispecialty Care

    The company is strategically investing in and expanding its oncology and multispecialty platforms. This involves growing its U.S. Oncology Network through new practice partnerships, expanding the distribution of oncology and other multispecialty products, and making targeted acquisitions to strengthen its position in these high-growth, higher-margin healthcare areas.
  3. Advancement of Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS) and Biopharma Services

    McKesson expects significant revenue growth from its Prescription Technology Solutions and Biopharma Services segments. This growth is driven by increased demand for access solutions, including prior authorizations for specialized medications, as well as an enhanced focus on digital transformation, AI investments, and partnerships with biopharmaceutical manufacturers.
  4. Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Optimization

    McKesson is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions and optimizing its portfolio to focus on higher-growth, higher-margin opportunities. This includes integrating advanced data analytics and AI capabilities, as exemplified by recent acquisitions, and the planned divestiture of its Medical-Surgical Solutions business to sharpen its strategic focus on pharmaceutical and specialty services.

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Share Repurchases

  • McKesson's Board of Directors approved a $4.0 billion increase to the share repurchase program in July 2024, raising the total authorization to $9.9 billion.
  • The company repurchased $3.146 billion in shares in fiscal year 2025, $3.025 billion in fiscal year 2024, and $3.638 billion in fiscal year 2023.
  • For the first three months of fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2024), McKesson returned $527 million to shareholders through common stock repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • McKesson has not had significant share issuances; instead, its shares outstanding have been declining. For instance, shares outstanding decreased by 4.47% in 2025, 5.7% in 2024, and 7.72% in 2023.

Outbound Investments

  • McKesson acquired an 80% interest in Prism Vision Group for $850 million in February 2025.
  • Other recent acquisitions by McKesson include Rx Savings Solutions and OncoHealth in 2022.

Capital Expenditures

  • McKesson's capital expenditures averaged $439.4 million annually for the fiscal years ending March 2021 to 2025.
  • Capital expenditures reached a five-year peak of $537 million in March 2025.
  • The company anticipates capital expenditures will gradually increase to support business growth, with a forecast of remaining below $2.4 billion in 2026, primarily focused on safety, reliability, and select growth projects.

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Peer Outperformance in Health Care Distributors

MCK has outperformed 83% of its 6 Health Care Distributors peers over 5Y. Health Care Distributors ranks 1st of 10 industries in Health Care by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Health Care Distributors constituents that MCK has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
83%
of 6 industry peers · 27.6% return
3Y
83%
of 6 industry peers · 108.3% return
5Y
83%
of 6 industry peers · 333.8% return
No Health Care Distributors peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten MCK by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Health Care sector, ranked by 5Y. Health Care Distributors is MCK's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care Distributors ← 7 7.8%77.2%101.1% CAH 380% · MCK 334% · COR 164%
Managed Health Care 8 40.9%-1.4%1.5% OSCR 83% · HQY 48% · ELV 17%
Health Care Services 20 25.4%42.2%-1.8% HIMS 219% · RDNT 172% · DGX 76%
Health Care Facilities 24 5.6%0.8%-12.7% NHC 274% · THC 259% · ENSG 127%
Health Care Equipment 50 -0.8%-4.9%-21.9% POCI 10800% · UFPT 334% · GKOS 199%
Pharmaceuticals 62 -5.1%12.4%-39.8% LQDA 2442% · INDV 1175% · ETON 1012%
Health Care Supplies 12 17.1%-12.2%-40.3% LNTH 294% · HAE 53% · MMSI 19%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 109 5.4%-22.1%-68.8% SNWV 1586% · MEDP 231% · NTRA 190%
Health Care Technology 21 -25.5%-51.1%-79.7% SPOK 72% · HSTM 1% · VEEV -13%
Biotechnology 364 0.4%-26.6%-79.8% DNTH 1198% · CELZ 1154% · ELVN 1077%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

MCKCORCAHCVSHSICMedian
NameMcKesson Cencora Cardinal.CVS Heal.Henry Sc. 
Mkt Price879.57309.41226.3490.2785.04226.34
Mkt Cap104.459.852.7115.59.659.8
Rev LTM410,983332,771254,248415,08613,602332,771
Op Inc LTM6,7924,5293,17314,0137784,529
FCF LTM6,1454,0604,52511,7585134,525
FCF 3Y Avg5,0223,0113,2097,2704473,209
CFO LTM6,8534,8215,17414,7807005,174
CFO 3Y Avg5,7953,6253,77810,1406353,778

Growth & Margins

MCKCORCAHCVSHSICMedian
NameMcKesson Cencora Cardinal.CVS Heal.Henry Sc. 
Rev Chg LTM8.8%5.1%14.2%7.4%6.5%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.2%9.4%7.7%7.0%2.6%7.7%
Rev Chg Q7.7%5.1%5.8%7.3%6.7%6.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.9%1.2%1.4%1.8%1.6%1.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM43.0%22.0%36.6%38.3%0.9%36.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg15.4%19.6%21.6%0.8%0.2%15.4%
Op Mgn LTM1.7%1.4%1.2%3.4%5.7%1.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.4%1.2%1.1%3.1%5.5%1.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.1%0.1%0.5%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM1.7%1.4%2.0%3.6%5.1%2.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg1.6%1.2%1.6%2.6%4.9%1.6%
FCF/Rev LTM1.5%1.2%1.8%2.8%3.8%1.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.3%1.0%1.3%1.8%3.5%1.3%

Valuation

MCKCORCAHCVSHSICMedian
NameMcKesson Cencora Cardinal.CVS Heal.Henry Sc. 
Mkt Cap104.459.852.7115.59.659.8
P/S0.30.20.20.30.70.3
P/Op Inc15.413.216.68.212.413.2
P/EBIT15.514.520.913.013.514.5
P/E22.722.830.823.623.923.6
P/CFO15.212.410.27.813.812.4
Total Yield4.8%5.2%4.2%7.2%4.2%4.8%
Dividend Yield0.4%0.8%0.9%3.0%0.0%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.8%6.0%8.8%7.2%5.1%6.0%
D/E0.10.20.20.70.40.2
Net D/E0.10.10.10.50.40.1

Returns

MCKCORCAHCVSHSICMedian
NameMcKesson Cencora Cardinal.CVS Heal.Henry Sc. 
1M Rtn1.3%-2.1%-3.7%-4.9%-4.7%-3.7%
3M Rtn17.3%14.0%2.3%-7.6%6.4%6.4%
6M Rtn-1.9%-6.3%7.8%27.5%17.0%7.8%
12M Rtn27.6%7.8%53.8%25.9%26.2%26.2%
3Y Rtn108.3%77.2%168.9%43.2%14.8%77.2%
1M Excs Rtn2.0%-1.4%-3.0%-4.2%-4.0%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn10.0%8.9%-2.7%-11.3%3.4%3.4%
6M Excs Rtn-19.5%-19.7%-8.0%10.2%1.0%-8.0%
12M Excs Rtn11.7%-8.1%38.5%11.1%8.7%11.1%
3Y Excs Rtn39.7%6.6%95.4%-27.6%-57.5%6.6%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
North American Pharmaceutical336,652304,507261,368  
Oncology & Multispecialty48,42336,86230,490  
Medical-Surgical Solutions11,50711,38011,30911,11011,608
Prescription Technology Solutions5,8055,2164,7694,3873,864
Other1,0431,0861,015  
Corporate   0 
International   20,59836,345
United States (US) Pharmaceutical   240,616212,149
Total403,430359,051308,951276,711263,966


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
North American Pharmaceutical3,6582,9452,338  
Oncology & Multispecialty1,149767707  
Prescription Technology Solutions1,044875835566500
Medical-Surgical Solutions9387799551,117959
Other5905457  
International   136-968
United States (US) Pharmaceutical   3,2062,879
Total7,3795,4204,8925,0253,370


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
United States (US) Pharmaceutical46,81241,79338,34635,23633,541
International6,5356,22613,71714,98714,994
Medical-Surgical Solutions6,2335,7805,8305,9865,395
Prescription Technology Solutions4,3854,1683,5283,4463,786
Corporate3,4784,3531,8775,3603,531
Total67,44362,32063,29865,01561,247


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$879.57 
Market Cap ($ Bil)104.4 
First Trading Date11/15/1994 
Distance from 52W High-11.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$864.34$842.42
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA1.8%4.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility32.0%31.5%
Downside Capture-136.52-40.99
Upside Capture-35.76-5.11
Correlation (SPY)-31.9%-10.9%
MCK Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.83-1.03-0.87-0.40-0.270.01
Up Beta-0.60-1.74-1.24-0.56-0.360.04
Down Beta3.530.58-0.110.16-0.32-0.09
Up Capture-87%-44%-49%-39%-1%5%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days10213259133423
Down Capture-263%-236%-194%-59%-64%-28%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days11213268118328

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MCK
MCK27.5%31.4%0.79-
Sector ETF (XLV)25.0%16.1%1.1928.4%
Equity (SPY)16.6%12.9%0.92-11.3%
Gold (GLD)17.4%29.3%0.55-7.4%
Commodities (DBC)45.8%20.7%1.72-7.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%13.5%0.1616.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-34.9%43.9%-0.85-23.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MCK
MCK34.5%24.9%1.16-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.3%15.2%0.2336.4%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.2%0.5614.7%
Gold (GLD)18.9%18.8%0.81-3.0%
Commodities (DBC)11.7%19.6%0.471.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.0%18.8%-0.0516.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.5%0.38-1.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MCK
MCK17.8%29.1%0.61-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.6%16.7%0.5151.7%
Equity (SPY)15.1%18.0%0.7137.5%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.4%0.600.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.3912.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1731.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.0%66.1%1.024.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 815202617.2%
Average Daily Volume1.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity118.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-0.7%0.2%5.1%
5/7/2026-2.5%-1.0%1.7%
2/4/202616.5%16.0%11.9%
11/5/20251.7%-0.4%-5.4%
9/18/2025-0.3%9.9%12.0%
5/8/20250.5%2.4%2.7%
2/5/2025-1.2%-2.0%6.3%
11/6/202410.6%13.7%10.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141718
# Negative1076
Median Positive5.2%5.8%5.5%
Median Negative-1.8%-2.0%-4.7%
Max Positive16.5%17.4%19.2%
Max Negative-11.3%-10.5%-18.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-0.7%0.2%5.1%
5/7/2026-2.5%-1.0%1.7%
2/4/202616.5%16.0%11.9%
11/5/20251.7%-0.4%-5.4%
9/18/2025-0.3%9.9%12.0%
5/8/20250.5%2.4%2.7%
2/5/2025-1.2%-2.0%6.3%
11/6/202410.6%13.7%10.0%
8/7/2024-11.3%-10.5%-18.2%
5/7/2024-0.4%1.1%7.5%
2/7/2024-4.4%-3.1%2.1%
11/1/2023-2.6%0.2%1.1%
8/2/20235.3%3.7%-0.0%
5/8/20235.5%6.1%4.5%
2/1/2023-1.2%-1.2%-6.7%
11/1/20222.0%2.3%-0.5%
8/3/20223.3%9.9%11.4%
5/5/20226.0%2.2%0.9%
2/2/20223.5%7.9%9.2%
11/1/20215.2%5.8%3.7%
8/4/2021-2.8%-3.9%0.9%
5/6/20216.8%5.8%5.8%
2/2/20210.5%2.3%-3.9%
11/3/20205.2%17.4%19.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141718
# Negative1076
Median Positive5.2%5.8%5.5%
Median Negative-1.8%-2.0%-4.7%
Max Positive16.5%17.4%19.2%
Max Negative-11.3%-10.5%-18.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-K
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-K
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-K
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-K
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-K
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-K
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-K
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-K
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-K
12/31/202102/03/202210-Q
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/12/202110-K
12/31/202002/02/202110-Q
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202008/03/202010-Q
03/31/202005/22/202010-K
12/31/201902/04/202010-Q
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q1 2027 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted ShareReported44.244.6450.9% RaisedGuidance: 44.2 for 2027
2027 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share GrowthReported13.0%14.0%15.0% 1.0%RaisedGuidance: 13.0% for 2027


Prior: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 North American Pharmaceutical Operating Profit GrowthReported5.0%6.5%8.0%   
2027 Oncology & Multispecialty Operating Profit GrowthReported13.0%14.5%16.0%   
2027 Prescription Technology Solutions Operating Profit GrowthReported10.0%11.5%13.0%   
2027 Adjusted EPSReported43.844.244.613.3% Higher NewActual: 39 for 2026
2027 Adjusted EPS GrowthReported12.0%13.0%14.0% -5.0%Lower NewActual: 18.0% for 2026
2027 Long-term Adjusted EPS GrowthReported13.0%14.5%16.0%   

Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted ShareReported38.83939.21.0% RaisedGuidance: 38.6 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share GrowthReported17.0%18.0%19.0% 1.0%RaisedGuidance: 17.0% for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 9/10/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rutledge, Napoleon B JRSVP, Controller & CAODirectSell9102026891.4511198,951464,445Form
2Lerman, Bradley E DirectSell8112026892.33301  Form
3Tyler, Brian SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell7082026793.568,4636,715,8984,697,082Form
4Tyler, Brian SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6182026775.138,4636,559,92511,147,920Form
5Tyler, Brian SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6112026763.004,9293,760,82717,430,735Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rutledge, Napoleon B JRSVP, Controller & CAODirectSell9102026891.4511198,951464,445Form
2Lerman, Bradley E DirectSell8112026892.33301  Form
3Tyler, Brian SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell7082026793.568,4636,715,8984,697,082Form
4Tyler, Brian SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6182026775.138,4636,559,92511,147,920Form
5Tyler, Brian SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6112026763.004,9293,760,82717,430,735Form
6Rutledge, Napoleon B JRSVP, Controller & CAODirectSell6082026764.00133101,612482,848Form
7Rodgers, Thomas LEVP, Chief Strategy & BDODirectSell6032026735.27699513,9541,667,592Form
8Rodgers, Thomas LEVP, Chief Strategy & BDODirectSell6032026735.5012390,4662,182,228Form
9Smith, Leann BEVP & Chief HR OfficerDirectSell6022026735.501,8101,331,2553,528,929Form
10Lau, MicheleEVP and Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell5272026761.093,5502,701,8702,471,259Form
11Rodgers, Thomas LEVP, Chief Strategy & BDODirectSell5272026761.092,3881,817,4832,351,768Form
12Lau, MicheleEVP and Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell3042026990.002,7252,697,7503,214,530Form
13Martinez, Maria DirectSell2232026939.87349328,013282,899Form
14Smith, Leann BEVP & Chief HR OfficerDirectSell2182026945.00190179,5502,824,605Form
15Lau, MicheleEVP and Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell2132026933.39303282,8175,574,205Form
16Rutledge, Napoleon B JRSVP, Controller & CAODirectSell2092026955.00328  Form
17Rodgers, Thomas LEVP, Chief Strategy & BDODirectSell1062026816.18276225,2661,851,096Form
18Rutledge, Napoleon B JRSVP, Controller & CAODirectSell11102025861.63329283,476282,615Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 18, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
SurgoCap Partners LP$301.8 Mil10.1%14TRIM -16.8%13F
Horiko Capital Management LLC$38.3 Mil8.8%20Hold13F
Muhlenkamp & Co Inc$23.5 Mil6.2%29Hold13F
Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc.$81.4 Mil5.2%31TRIM -6.1%13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$14.1 Mil4.8%28TRIM -9.4%13F
Stanley Capital Management, LLC$24.9 Mil4.2%40Hold13F
Raub Brock Capital Management LP$14.6 Mil3.7%43New13F
Walter Public Investments Inc.$15.0 Mil3.6%48ADD +118.2%13F
Lone Pine Capital LLC$339.4 Mil2.7%36New13F
Investment Management Associates Inc /Adv$9.5 Mil2.6%27Hold13F
Haverford Financial Services, Inc.$8.3 Mil2.5%46Hold13F
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$14.8 Mil2.4%41Hold13F
Schwerin Boyle Capital Management Inc$13.8 Mil1.8%47TRIM -32.1%13F
Act Two Investors LLC$7.7 Mil1.7%36Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lone Pine Capital LLC$339.4 Mil2.7%36New13F
Raub Brock Capital Management LP$14.6 Mil3.7%43New13F
Walter Public Investments Inc.$15.0 Mil3.6%48ADD +118.2%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Napean Trading & Investment Co (Singapore) PTE Ltd$12.2 Mil2.4%37ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Avidity Partners Management LP$7.8 Mil2.3%39ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Schwerin Boyle Capital Management Inc$13.8 Mil1.8%47TRIM -32.1%Mar 31, 202613F
SurgoCap Partners LP$301.8 Mil10.1%14TRIM -16.8%Mar 31, 202613F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$14.1 Mil4.8%28TRIM -9.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc.$81.4 Mil5.2%31TRIM -6.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lone Pine Capital LLC$339.4 Mil2.7%36New13F
SurgoCap Partners LP$301.8 Mil10.1%14TRIM -16.8%13F
Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc.$81.4 Mil5.2%31TRIM -6.1%13F
Horiko Capital Management LLC$38.3 Mil8.8%20Hold13F
Stanley Capital Management, LLC$24.9 Mil4.2%40Hold13F
Muhlenkamp & Co Inc$23.5 Mil6.2%29Hold13F
Walter Public Investments Inc.$15.0 Mil3.6%48ADD +118.2%13F
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$14.8 Mil2.4%41Hold13F
Raub Brock Capital Management LP$14.6 Mil3.7%43New13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$14.1 Mil4.8%28TRIM -9.4%13F
Schwerin Boyle Capital Management Inc$13.8 Mil1.8%47TRIM -32.1%13F
Investment Management Associates Inc /Adv$9.5 Mil2.6%27Hold13F
Haverford Financial Services, Inc.$8.3 Mil2.5%46Hold13F
Act Two Investors LLC$7.7 Mil1.7%36Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/17/2026