McKesson Corporation (MCK) Stock Forecast
MCK analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.44 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $1,001.43 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −0.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $10.69
- 52-week range
- $725.17 – $1,004.84
MCK analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MCK price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MCK earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $10.75 | $10.53 | $11.26 | $9.86 | +9.1% | 15 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $10.94 | $10.36 | $11.66 | $9.34 | +17.1% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $44.66 | $44.32 | $45.25 | $39.11 | +14.2% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $50.63 | $46.77 | $51.74 | $44.66 | +13.4% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MCK revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $109.95B | $108.83B | $110.79B | +6.6% | 12 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $113.21B | $112.03B | $114.22B | +6.6% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $431.85B | $428.10B | $433.45B | +7.0% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $461.42B | $446.96B | $475.58B | +6.9% | 13 |
MCK EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MCK revenue: reported and forecast
MCK EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $10.75 | $10.79 | $10.76 | $10.76 | $10.75 | +0.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $11.08 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $10.94 | −1.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $44.27 | $44.62 | $44.65 | $44.68 | $44.66 | +0.9% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $50.34 | $50.53 | $50.57 | $50.70 | $50.63 | +0.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MCK earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MCK beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from MCK
16 analysts cover McKesson; their consensus rating is buy (4.44 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $1,001.43, 0.3% below the latest close of $1,004.84. Analysts expect earnings of $44.66 per share for FY2027, +14.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $50.63 per share on revenue of $461.4 billion. McKesson beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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MCK forecast FAQ
What is McKesson's price target?
The average analyst price target for McKesson is $1,001.43, 0.3% below the latest close of $1,004.84.
Is McKesson a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering McKesson, 10 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is McKesson's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $44.66 per share for FY2027 (range $44.32 to $45.25); for FY2028 the estimate is $50.63.
What is McKesson's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $431.9 billion, growth of 7.0%; for FY2028 it is $461.4 billion.
When does McKesson report earnings?
McKesson is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $10.69.
Does McKesson usually beat earnings estimates?
McKesson reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.