MCKESSON CORP
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 6, 2025.
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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 6, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsGeneralOverview of our BusinessExecutive SummaryTrends and UncertaintiesOverview of Consolidated ResultsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsGeneralOverview of our BusinessExecutive SummaryTrends and UncertaintiesThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
•During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we announced our intention to separate the Medical-Surgical Solutions segment into an independent company;
Current report
•On April 1, 2025, we completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in PRISM Vision for $874 million in cash, as discussed in further detail in the“Business Acquisitions and Divestitures” section above;
Current report
•On June 2, 2025, we completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Core Ventures for $2.5 billion in cash, as discussed in further detail in the“Business Acquisitions and Divestitures” section above;
Current report
•On May 8, 2025, we entered into a syndicated $1.0 billion 364-Day senior unsecured credit facility (the “364-Day Credit Facility”) which is scheduled to mature in May 2026. Refer to Financial Note 8, “Debt and Financing Activities,” to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report for additional information;
Current report
•On May 30, 2025, we completed a public debt offering of 4.65% Notes due May 30, 2030 in a principal amount of $650 million, 4.95% Notes due May 30, 2032 in a principal amount of $650 million, and 5.25% Notes due May 30, 2035 in a principal amount of $700 million, for total proceeds received, net of discounts and debt offering expenses, of $2.0 billion. The net proceeds from these notes in addition to cash on hand were utilized to fund the purchase of Core Ventures. Refer to Financial Note 8, “Debt and Financing Activities,” to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report for additional information;
Current report
In fiscal 2024, Rite Aid filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, leading to a $725 million provision for bad debts related to uncollected trade accounts receivables. Following Rite Aid’s successful emergence from bankruptcy in August 2024, we reassessed our initial estimates resulting in a $206 million reversal of previously recorded expenses in fiscal 2025, recorded within “Selling, distribution, general, and administrative expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and included within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment. During fiscal 2025,
Current report
On May 5, 2025, Rite Aid filed a second voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. As a result, we recorded an additional provision for bad debts of $189 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, for the remaining trade accounts receivable balances due from Rite Aid prior to its bankruptcy filing.
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Previous report
•During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we onboarded a new strategic partner within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment;
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•On December 30, 2024, we completed the sale of our Canadian retail disposal group and total operating expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 includes fair value remeasurement charges of $666 million;
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•For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, we recorded restructuring charges of $18 million and $245 million, respectively, related to an enterprise-wide initiative to drive operational efficiencies as further described in the “Restructuring Initiatives” section of “Overview of Consolidated Results” below;
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•For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a net discrete tax benefit of $134 million, including $58 million related to an election to change the tax status of a foreign affiliate;
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•For thenine months ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a net charge of $108 million related to our estimated liability for opioid-related claims, as further described in the Opioid-Related Litigation and Claims section of “Trends and Uncertainties” below;
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•For thenine months ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a net gain of $100 million related to a recapitalization event of one of our investments in equity securities which resulted in an increase to the carrying value of this investment;
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•For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, we received $31 million and $184 million, respectively, related to our share of antitrust legal settlements. These amounts were recorded as a gain within “Cost of sales” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment;
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•On September 10, 2024, we completed a public offering of 4.25% Notes due September 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) in a principal amount of $500 million. Proceeds received from this note issuance, net of discounts and offering expenses were approximately $496 million;
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•During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we utilized the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2029 Notes, along with cash on hand, to redeem our $500 million outstanding principal amount of 5.25% Notes due February 15, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) prior to maturity;
Previous report
During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we made payments totaling $500 million associated with various settlement agreements for opioid-related claims of states, subdivisions, and Native American tribes. Our total estimated liability for opioid-related claims was $6.4 billion as of December 31, 2024, of which $775 million was included within “Other accrued liabilities” for the amount estimated to be paid within the next twelve months, and the remaining liability was included in “Long-term litigation liabilities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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Our fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31. Unless otherwise noted, all references to a particular year means our fiscal year.
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Our fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31. Unless otherwise noted, all references to a particular year refer to our fiscal year.
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We report our financial results in four reportable segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, Prescription Technology Solutions (“RxTS”), Medical-Surgical Solutions, and International. Our organizational structure also includes Corporate, which consists of income and expenses associated with administrative functions and projects, as well as the results of certain investments and operations. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the Company combined with the nature of individual business activities. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments on a number of measures, including revenues and operating profit (loss) before interest expense and income taxes.
Current wording
We report our financial results in four reportable segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, Prescription Technology Solutions (“RxTS”), Medical-Surgical Solutions, and International. Our organizational structure also includes Corporate, which consists of income and expenses associated with administrative functions and projects, as well as the results of certain investments. The factors for determining the reportable segments include the manner in which management evaluates the performance of the Company combined with the nature of individual business activities. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments on a number of measures, including revenues and operating profit before interest expense and income taxes.
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•Prescription Technology Solutionsis a reportable segment that combines automation and our ability to navigate the healthcare ecosystem to connect patients, pharmacies, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, and biopharma companies to address patients’ medication access, affordability, and adherence challenges. RxTS also offers prescription price transparency, benefit insight, and dispensing support services, as well as third-party logistics and wholesale distribution support across various therapeutic categories and temperature ranges to biopharma customers throughout the product lifecycle.
Current wording
•Prescription Technology Solutionsis a reportable segment that combines automation and our ability to navigate the healthcare ecosystem to connect patients, pharmacies, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, and biopharma companies to address patients’ medication access, affordability, and adherence challenges. RxTS offers technology services, which includes electronic prior authorization, prescription price transparency, benefit insight, dispensing support services, in addition to third-party logistics, and wholesale distribution support across various therapeutic categories and temperature ranges to biopharma customers throughout the product lifecycle.
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•Medical-Surgical Solutions is a reportable segment that provides medical-surgical supply distribution, logistics, and other services to healthcare providers, including physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, hospital reference labs, and home health care agencies. This segment offers national brand medical-surgical products as well as McKesson’s own line of high-quality products through a network of distribution centers within the U.S.
Current wording
•Medical-Surgical Solutions is a reportable segment that provides medical-surgical supply distribution, logistics, and other services to healthcare providers, including physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, hospital reference labs, and home health care agencies. This segment offers national brand medical-surgical products as well as McKesson’s own line of high-quality products through a network of distribution centers within the U.S. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we announced our intention to separate this segment into an independent company.
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•International is a reportable segment that includes our operations in Canada and Norway, bringing together non-U.S.-based drug distribution services, specialty pharmacy, retail, and infusion care services. Our Canadian operations deliver medicines, supplies, and information technology solutions throughout Canada and included Rexall Health retail pharmacies. Our Norwegian operations provide distribution and services to wholesale and retail customers in Norway where we own, partner, or franchise with retail pharmacies. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we completed the sale of Rexall and Well.ca businesses in Canada (“Canadian retail disposal group”). This divestiture is further described in the “Canadian Divestiture Activities” section below.
Current wording
•International is a reportable segment that includes our operations in Canada and Norway, bringing together non-U.S.-based drug distribution services, specialty pharmacy, retail, and infusion care services. Our Canadian operations deliver medicines, supplies, and information technology solutions throughout Canada. During fiscal 2025, we completed the sale of Rexall and Well.ca businesses in Canada (“Canadian retail disposal group”). Refer to Financial Note 2, “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures,” to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report for additional information regarding this divestiture. Our Norwegian operations provide distribution and services to wholesale and retail customers in Norway where we own, partner, or franchise with retail pharmacies.
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•On February 4, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in PRISM Vision Holdings (“PRISM Vision”), a leading provider of general ophthalmology and retina management services. We will purchase an 80% interest for approximately $850 million, subject to certain customary adjustments. PRISM Vision physicians will retain a 20% interest. Following the completion of the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory clearance, the financial results of PRISM Vision will be reported within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment.
Current wording
On April 1, 2025, we completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in PRISM Vision Holdings, LLC (“PRISM Vision”), a leading provider of general ophthalmology and retina management services. We acquired an 80% interest in PRISM Vision for $874 million in cash and PRISM Vision physicians retained a 20% interest. As of the acquisition date, the financial results of PRISM Vision are reported within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment.
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•On August 26, 2024, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 70% controlling interest in Community Oncology Revitalization Enterprise Ventures, LLC (“Core Ventures”), an internal business and administrative services organization established by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC, for approximately $2.49 billion cash, subject to certain customary adjustments. Following the completion of the transaction, Core Ventures will be part of the Oncology platform, and financial results will be reported within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory clearance. On November 6, 2024, we received a request for additional information and documentary materials from the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) in connection with the FTC’s review of our proposed acquisition of Core Ventures. We will respond promptly and continue to work cooperatively with the FTC staff in connection with its review of the transaction; and
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Community Oncology Revitalization Enterprise Ventures, LLC
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On December 30, 2024, we completed the sale of our Canadian retail disposal group for an adjusted purchase price consisting of a cash payment of $9 million, received upon closing, and a note of $120 million, measured at fair value and accruing interest upon satisfaction of certain conditions, and payable to the Company at the end of six years. We recorded a charge of $666 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 in total operating expenses to remeasure the Canadian retail disposal group to fair value less costs to sell. The remeasurement adjustment includes a $48 million loss related to the accumulated other comprehensive loss balances associated with the disposal group. Refer to Financial Note 2, “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures,", to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for more information.
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Refer to Financial Note 2, “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures,” to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report for additional information regarding these acquisition transactions.
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The following summary provides highlights and key factors that impacted our business, operating results, financial condition, and liquidity for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024:
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The following summary provides highlights and key factors that impacted our business, operating results, financial condition, and liquidity for the three months ended June 30, 2025:
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•For the nine months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year period, revenues increased by 15%, gross profit increased by 5%, total operating expenses increased by 5%, and other income, net increased by $135 million. Refer to the “Overview of Consolidated Results” section below for an analysis of these changes;
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•For the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year, revenues increased by 23%, gross profit increased by 4%, total operating expenses increased by 6%, and other income, net decreased by $66 million. Refer to the “Overview of Consolidated Results” section below for an analysis of these changes;
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•Diluted earnings per common share attributable to McKesson Corporation increased to $6.95 from $4.42 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and decreased to $15.80 from $16.39 for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the respective prior year periods;
Current wording
•Diluted earnings per common share attributable to McKesson Corporation decreased to $6.25 from $7.00 for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period;
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In October 2023, our customer Rite Aid Corporation (including certain of its subsidiaries, “Rite Aid”) filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Consequently, during the second quarter of fiscal 2024, we recorded a provision for bad debts of $210 million, which represented the uncollected trade accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2023 due from Rite Aid. During the nine months ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a provision for bad debts totaling $725 million, of which $515 million was recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 representing the uncollected trade accounts receivable from sales to Rite Aid through October 2023 prior to its bankruptcy petition filing.
Current wording
•For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded a provision for bad debts of $189 million related to the bankruptcy of our customer, Rite Aid Corporation (including certain of its subsidiaries, “Rite Aid”). Refer to the“Trends and Uncertainties” section within this Financial Review for additional information;
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•During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we returned $3.1 billion of cash to shareholders through $2.8 billion of common stock repurchases in open market transactions and $254 million of dividend payments. In July 2024, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved an increase of $4.0 billion in the authorization for repurchase of the Company’s common stock and raised our quarterly dividend to $0.71 from $0.62 per share of common stock. The total remaining authorization outstanding for repurchases of the Company’s common stock at December 31, 2024 was $7.8 billion;
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•During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we returned $671 million of cash to shareholders through $581 million of common stock repurchases in open market transactions and $90 million of dividend payments. The total remaining authorization outstanding for repurchases of the Company’s common stock at June 30, 2025 was $6.9 billion; and
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As described in the discussion of opioid-related matters in Financial Note 10, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,” to the condensed consolidated financial statements accompanying this Quarterly Report, we are a defendant in many legal proceedings asserting claims related to the distribution of controlled substances (opioids) in federal and state courts throughout the U.S., and in Puerto Rico and Canada. The plaintiffs in these actions have included state attorneys general, county and municipal governments, tribal nations, hospitals, health and welfare funds, third-party payors, and individuals. We believe we have valid legal defenses in all opioid-related matters, including claims not covered by settlement agreements, and we intend to mount a vigorous defense. Other than as to the settlements described in Financial Note 10, we have not concluded a loss is probable in any of the matters; nor is any possible loss or range of loss reasonably estimable. An adverse judgment or negotiated resolution in any of these matters could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, cash flows or liquidity, or results of operations.
Current wording
As described in the discussion of opioid-related matters in Financial Note 11, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,” to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report, we are a defendant in many legal proceedings asserting claims related to the distribution of controlled substances (opioids) in federal and state courts throughout the U.S., and in Puerto Rico and Canada. Other than as to the settlements described in Financial Note 11, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,”, we have not concluded a loss is probable in any of the matters; nor is any possible loss or range of loss reasonably estimable. An adverse judgment or negotiated resolution in any of these matters could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, cash flows or liquidity, or results of operations.
Previous wording
Rite Aid's restructuring plan was approved by the court and the company successfully emerged from bankruptcy in August 2024. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we reassessed our initial estimates made in conjunction with the previously reserved prepetition balances, including cash received during the period, resulting in a reversal of $203 million recorded within “Selling, distribution, general, and administrative expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and included in our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024, we released $237 million of allowance for doubtful accounts against trade accounts receivables, representing the write-off of uncollectible receivables related to the Rite Aid provision in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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we also released $237 million of allowance for doubtful accounts against trade accounts receivables, representing the write-off of uncollectible receivables related to the Rite Aid provision in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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We believe the reserves maintained and expenses and credits recorded in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 for Rite Aid trade accounts receivable are appropriate and consistent with our accounting policy and assessment of the information currently available. We evaluate our reserves periodically and as circumstances warrant which may result in changes to our reserves. For additional disclosure of our policy regarding allowances for credit losses, refer to the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section within Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II of our 2024 Annual Report.
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We believe the reserves maintained and expenses and credits recorded to date for Rite Aid trade accounts receivable are appropriate and consistent with our accounting policy and assessment of the information currently available. We evaluate our reserves periodically and as circumstances warrant. This may result in changes to our reserves. For additional disclosure of our policy regarding allowances for credit losses, refer to the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section within Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II of our 2025 Annual Report.
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
On June 2, 2025, we completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Community Oncology Revitalization Enterprise Ventures, LLC (“Core Ventures”), a business and administrative services organization established by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC, (“FCS”). We acquired a 70% controlling interest in Core Ventures for $2.5 billion in cash and FCS physicians retained 30% interest. As of the acquisition date, Core Ventures is a part of the Oncology platform and financial results are reported within our U.S. Pharmaceutical segment.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•On July 29, 2025, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) raised our quarterly dividend to $0.82 from $0.71 per share of common stock.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
•For the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year period, revenues increased by 18%, gross profit increased by 4%, total operating expenses decreased by 18%, and other income, net increased by $35 million;