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Jun 30, 2020

McKesson Q1 2021 Earnings Report

McKesson's financial performance was flat year-over-year, but earnings per share increased. The company raised its fiscal year 2021 adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance.

Key Takeaways

McKesson reported flat revenues year-over-year at $55.7 billion. However, earnings per diluted share increased by 20% to $2.72. Adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased by 16% to $2.77. The company raised its fiscal year 2021 adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance to a range of $14.70 to $15.50.

Total revenues were flat year-over-year at $55.7 billion.

Earnings per diluted share increased 20% to $2.72.

Adjusted Earnings per diluted share decreased 16% to $2.77.

Fiscal 2021 Adjusted Earnings per diluted share guidance range increased to $14.70 to $15.50.

Total Revenue
$55.7B
Previous year: $55.7B
-0.1%
EPS
$2.77
Previous year: $3.31
-16.3%
Dividends per share
$0.42
Previous year: $0.39
+7.7%
US Pharma Segment Operating Profit
$608M
US Pharma Adj. Segment Operating Profit
$589M
Previous year: $600M
-1.8%
Gross Profit
$2.7B
Previous year: $2.79B
-3.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.61B
Previous year: $1.95B
+34.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.2B
Previous year: -$138M
+769.6%
Total Assets
$57.7B
Previous year: $61.7B
-6.5%

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McKesson Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

McKesson raised its fiscal 2021 Adjusted Earnings per diluted share guidance to $14.70 to $15.50 from the previous range of $13.95 to $14.75, reflecting earlier improvement in volumes relative to original expectations. The company continues to expect Adjusted Earnings per diluted share growth in the second half of fiscal 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Volumes across the business improved earlier than anticipated.
  • Increased fiscal 2021 Adjusted Earnings per diluted share guidance range to $14.70 to $15.50.
  • Strong execution of employees around the world
  • Commitment to returning cash to shareholders and confidence in its outlook
  • Continue to expect Adjusted Earnings per diluted share growth in the second half of fiscal 2021

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower prescription volumes
  • Lower primary care patient visits across the enterprise
  • Branded to generic conversions
  • Lapping of the prior year contribution from the company’s now separated investment in Change Healthcare LLC
  • Declines in primary care patient visits

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income