McKesson Corporation (MCK)

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McKesson Corporation (MCK) is down 9.0% since the beginning of the year. At $745 per share, MCK is trading 25.4% below its 52-week high of $999. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MCK shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $4,053.

McKesson Corporation (MCK) has returned -9.02% so far this year and 3.74% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MCK has achieved an annualized return of 16.34%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 15, 1994, MCK's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jun 2000 with a return of +27.4%, while the worst month was Apr 1999 at -47.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MCK closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 5, 2026 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 28, 1999 at -47.5%.

McKesson Corporation has an annualized alpha of 11.76%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 15, 1994.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.97%) than losses (46.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.67 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.16 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MCK ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

McKesson Corporation provided a 0.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 26 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for McKesson Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the McKesson Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the McKesson Corporation was 82.84%, occurring on May 26, 2000. Recovery took 2760 trading sessions.

The current McKesson Corporation drawdown is 25.11%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of McKesson Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how McKesson Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.