FrançaisAre analysts right about McKesson Corporation (MCK)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For McKesson Corporation, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 72% were profitable, average return +23% (159 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (51% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 29 | 79% | +30% |
| Barclays | 13 | 54% | +14% |
| Baird | 12 | 83% | +25% |
| UBS | 11 | 91% | +31% |
| Citigroup | 10 | 90% | +32% |
Valuation
Is McKesson Corporation overvalued, and is it a good time to buy McKesson Corporation right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: McKesson Corporation's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | McKesson Corporation | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 24.0 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 1% | 12% |
👉 McKesson Corporation trades below its sector median (24.0 vs 29.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : McKesson Corporation pays about $3.28/share/yr → 0.43% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is McKesson Corporation a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on McKesson Corporation (MCK) is "Buy" (33 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 72% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is McKesson Corporation's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $1,000 (+12% vs $891), ranging from $845 to $1,080 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on McKesson Corporation?
Over 1 year, 72% of analyst targets on McKesson Corporation were profitable, for an average return of +23% (across 159 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the McKesson Corporation stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $1,000 within 12 months, i.e. +12% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $1,080, the most cautious $845.
What is the McKesson Corporation stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $1,000, +12%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (72%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is McKesson Corporation overvalued?
Its P/E is 24.0, forward P/E 17.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.