McKesson Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
π McKesson reported strong full-year fiscal 2026 results with adjusted earnings per diluted share growing 18% to $39.11.
π° Fiscal 2026 consolidated revenue reached $403 billion, representing a 12% increase from the prior year.
π΅ Operating cash flow totaled $6.2 billion, exceeding company plans, while $5.1 billion was returned to shareholders.
π Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share rose 16% year-over-year to $11.69 on revenue of $96.3 billion.
π Specialty pharmaceutical distribution in North American Pharmaceutical and oncology lines drove broad-based portfolio demand.
𧬠GLP-1 distribution revenue reached a record $14 billion in the quarter, up 22% year-over-year despite sequential decline.
π₯ Oncology and Multispecialty segment revenue surged 35% to $12.7 billion supported by provider growth and acquisitions.
π» Prescription Technology Solutions revenue grew 12% driven by higher volumes in third-party logistics and technology services.
βοΈ The company provided fiscal 2027 guidance for adjusted earnings per diluted share between $43.80 and $44.60.
π Management reaffirmed a long-term target for adjusted earnings per diluted share growth of 13% to 16%.
ποΈ McKesson plans to separate Medical-Surgical Solutions into an independent company with new debt facilities secured.
π€ Apollo Funds agreed to a $1.25 billion strategic minority investment in the spin-off unit.
πΈ Company expects free cash flow of approximately $4.5 billion to $4.9 billion for fiscal 2027.
π Management plans to repurchase approximately $5 billion of shares during fiscal 2027.
π Fiscal 2026 results included GAAP-only items including $480 million net gains from Norway divestiture and a $182 million LIFO credit.