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MCK Stock Forecast: McKesson Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Nov 2026
$1,072
+0.24% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering McKesson Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $1,019 — -5.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$125.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
93/ 100
Median analyst target
$1,019
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$105.4B+7.7% y/y
Operating income$1.4B
Net income$1.0B
Free cash flow−$372.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+9.3%
1M
+17.1%
YTD
+31.1%
1Y
+27.5%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+48.1%
$724
$1,072
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MCK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores McKesson Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Nov 2026
93/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Revisions
88
Value
84
Momentum
82
Quality
80
Issuance
74
Growth
68
Accruals
57
Size
2

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (57): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

MCK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MCK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$700$800$900$1,000$1,100$1,200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MCKHigh $1,207Median $1,019Low $845

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
13 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $845Median $1,019High $1,207

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 Oct 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral$905 → $1,020
16 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$1,080 → $1,200
7 Oct 2026Leerink PartnersMaintainsOutperform$1,030 → $1,070
7 Oct 2026Leerink PartnersMaintainsOutperform—
14 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
14 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform$845
19 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
19 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$925 → $1,000
19 Aug 2026RBC CapitalInitiatesSector Perform—
19 Aug 2026RBC CapitalInitiatesSector Perform$845
11 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$812 → $933
11 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
6 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$860 → $1,000
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$989 → $1,006
6 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$1,050 → $1,080
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$945 → $1,000
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

MCK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, McKesson Corp. returned +27.5% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MCK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MCKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MCK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.9%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

McKesson Corp. (MCK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
27.7×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / book
−97.8×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.0×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−21.7%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Gross margin
3.5%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Operating margin
1.3%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Net margin
1.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−571.0%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.7%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.4%

Higher than 64% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

McKesson Corp. (MCK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • McKesson Corp. has a market value of $125.0B and an enterprise value of $134.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $411.0B. The latest quarter grew 7.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $5.3B, a 1.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $37.37.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.1B, after $271.0M of capital spending.

  • McKesson Corp. spent $6.7B on share buybacks and $393.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 116.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 27.7×; forward P/E: 21.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.35%, paying out 9% of earnings.

  • McKesson Corp. employs 41,600 people — $9.9M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MCK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMedical Distribution
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MCKMcKesson Corp.$125.0B93
CORCencora, Inc.$64.8B77
CAHCardinal Health, Inc.$62.0B98
HSICHenry Schein, Inc.$9.8B82
SYKStryker Corp.*$128.1B71
BMYBristol Myers Squibb Co.*$128.5B95
MDTMedtronic Plc*$134.4B89

* Nearest Healthcare names by size — few medical distribution companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own McKesson Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MCK news & analysis

MCK Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Raised Outlook and Specialty Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Nov 2026positive

McKesson raised its fiscal 2027 earnings outlook following strong second-quarter results. The excerpt attributes the results to specialty drug demand, operating gains, and expansion in higher-margin healthcare.

Why it matters — The raised outlook and cited specialty growth and operating gains are relevant to investors following McKesson’s business performance.

Bristol Gate U.S. Equity Q3 2026 Portfolio Review

Seeking Alpha · 5 Nov 2026neutral

Bristol Gate’s U.S. equity portfolio review said Microsoft was its largest contributor in Q3 2026, while KLA and Applied Materials were the largest detractors. The portfolio bought Garmin, sold Verisk, and rebalanced outliers toward approximately equal weights.

Why it matters — The excerpt discusses portfolio changes and performance but does not mention McKesson, so it offers no specific information about MCK.

MCK Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Specialty Growth, Outlook Raised

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Nov 2026positive

McKesson’s second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings beat estimates, supported by specialty growth and higher prescription volumes. The company raised its guidance despite an after-hours stock dip.

Why it matters — The results and raised guidance provide MCK watchers an update on the company’s performance and outlook.

McKesson Corporation (MCK) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Nov 2026neutral

The source identifies a Seeking Alpha transcript of McKesson Corporation’s Q2 2027 earnings call; the provided excerpt contains no further call details.

Why it matters — MCK watchers are alerted to the availability of the company’s quarterly earnings-call transcript, but no performance or outlook information is included in the excerpt.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About McKesson (MCK) Q2 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Nov 2026neutral

Zacks says McKesson’s headline results for the quarter ended September 2026 provide insight into its performance, and notes that key metrics can be compared with Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals.

Why it matters — Those comparisons offer MCK watchers additional context for assessing the quarterly results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MCK stock

What is the MCK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering McKesson Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $1,019, with estimates ranging from $845 to $1,207. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MCK stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering McKesson Corp., 13 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks McKesson Corp. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MCK?

As at 5 Nov 2026, McKesson Corp. ranks 93 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).

Will MCK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies -5.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks McKesson Corp. 93 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MCK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering McKesson Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MCK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $845 to $1,207 over the next 12 months.

How has MCK stock performed over the past year?

McKesson Corp. returned +27.5% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does McKesson Corp. do?

McKesson Corporation is a healthcare services company that supports the movement of medicines, medical supplies, and related services across the healthcare system. McKesson Corporation serves pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other care providers through its pharmaceutical distribution, medical-surgical, oncology, and prescription technology businesses.

What is the latest news on MCK?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Nov 2026): "MCK Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Raised Outlook and Specialty Growth". McKesson raised its fiscal 2027 earnings outlook following strong second-quarter results. The excerpt attributes the results to specialty drug demand, operating gains, and expansion in higher-margin healthcare.

Company

About McKesson Corp.

McKesson Corporation is a healthcare services company that supports the movement of medicines, medical supplies, and related services across the healthcare system. McKesson Corporation serves pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other care providers through its pharmaceutical distribution, medical-surgical, oncology, and prescription technology businesses. Its North American Pharmaceutical operations handle branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar, and over-the-counter products, while its Prescription Technology Solutions segment helps connect patients, pharmacies, payers, and biopharma companies through software-enabled workflows. The company’s Medical-Surgical Solutions business supplies healthcare organizations with equipment, consumables, and logistics support. Based in Irving, Texas, McKesson Corporation plays a central role in healthcare infrastructure by helping customers manage access, distribution, and operational efficiency across the care continuum.

CEO Mr. Brian S. Tyler Ph.D. · 41,600 employees · United States · https://www.mckesson.com