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McKesson (MCK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$495.09
+11.42 (+2.36%)
(As of 10/8/2024 ET)

McKesson - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
12

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for McKesson in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for MCK.

Consensus Price Target

$610.86
23.38% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for McKesson, the average price target is $610.86. The highest price target for MCK is $670.00, while the lowest price target for MCK is $531.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.38% from the current price of $495.09.
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MCK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
1 Month Ago
9/9/23 to 9/8/24
3 Months Ago
7/11/23 to 7/10/24
1 Year Ago
10/9/22 to 10/9/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$610.86$624.93$596.00$454.83
Forecasted Upside23.38% Upside23.95% Upside1.56% Upside0.68% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

MCK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MCK Price Targets by Month

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McKesson Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMcKessonMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.78
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside25.15% Upside10,819.51% Upside7.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/7/2024Leerink Partners
1 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$665.00 ➝ $630.00+29.78%
9/25/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$623.00 ➝ $579.00+20.99%
9/24/2024Baird R W
0 of 5 stars
E. Coldwell
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/24/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$603.00 ➝ $531.00+5.15%
9/13/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$576.00 ➝ $535.00+3.20%
9/10/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$670.00 ➝ $630.00+24.10%
8/21/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$656.00 ➝ $661.00+19.54%
8/8/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$596.00 ➝ $616.00+12.78%
8/8/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral$540.00 ➝ $570.00+4.58%
8/8/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$660.00 ➝ $630.00+2.02%
6/25/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$590.00 ➝ $670.00+10.23%
6/24/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$570.00 ➝ $670.00+11.10%
5/8/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$563.00 ➝ $652.00+19.74%
5/8/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$620.00 ➝ $630.00+14.00%
4/15/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$522.00 ➝ $548.00+4.21%
2/26/2024Leerink Partnrs
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M. Cherny
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/11/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$450.00 ➝ $485.00+11.71%
5/9/202358.com
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
11/2/2022Cowen
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 Boost Target$384.00 ➝ $416.00+5.96%

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Should I Buy McKesson Stock? MCK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 30, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these McKesson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

McKesson
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in McKesson Co.:

  • McKesson Co. reported earnings per share of $7.88 for the last quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates by $0.67. This indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • McKesson Co. has a market capitalization of $63.45 billion, reflecting its size and stability in the market.
  • The company's revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year, showing positive revenue growth.
  • McKesson Co. has a 52-week low of $431.35 and a 52-week high of $637.51, providing a clear range for investors to assess potential returns.
  • Institutional investors, such as Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ, have been increasing their stakes in McKesson Co., indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.

McKesson
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in McKesson Co. for these reasons:

  • McKesson Co. had a net margin of 0.94% and a negative return on equity of 242.57%, signaling potential financial challenges and inefficiencies.
  • The company's stock price traded down to $507.89, slightly lower than previous levels, which may indicate short-term volatility or market concerns.
  • Insiders at McKesson Co., including CEO Brian S. Tyler, have been selling shares of the company, which could be perceived as a lack of confidence in future performance.
  • McKesson Co. has a beta of 0.44, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market average, which may limit potential returns for more risk-seeking investors.
  • Despite positive revenue growth, McKesson Co.'s revenue of $79.28 billion for the last quarter fell short of analysts' expectations of $82.53 billion, raising concerns about future revenue generation.

MCK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for McKesson is $610.86, with a high forecast of $670.00 and a low forecast of $531.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for McKesson in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCK shares.

According to analysts, McKesson's stock has a predicted upside of 23.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, McKesson's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like McKesson less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for McKesson is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how MCK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MCK) was last updated on 10/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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