McKesson (MCK) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

Company Performance - McKesson (MCK) closed at $821.84, reflecting a -2.22% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.06% [1] - Over the past month, McKesson's shares have increased by 2.7%, while the Medical sector has decreased by 0.88% and the S&P 500 has gained 1.63% [1] Upcoming Earnings - McKesson's earnings report is scheduled for February 4, 2026, with expected earnings of $9.19 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 14.45% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $105.66 billion, representing a 10.88% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $38.61 per share and revenue of $408.23 billion, reflecting changes of +16.82% and +13.7% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for McKesson indicate the dynamic nature of near-term business trends, with upward revisions suggesting analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations [4] Zacks Rank - McKesson currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the Zacks Rank system showing a strong track record of success, particularly for 1 stocks which have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - McKesson has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.77, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.28 [7] - The company's PEG ratio is 1.38, while the Medical - Dental Supplies industry average PEG ratio is 1.97 [7] Industry Overview - The Medical - Dental Supplies industry, part of the Medical sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 54, placing it in the top 23% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]