Should I buy McKesson Corporation (MCK) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Citigroup — 66% of its targets hit on this sector (508 calls tested). It aims for $1,000 (+12 %), call made on July 25, 2026, maturing on July 25, 2027 (34 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on McKesson Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 90 % | +32.0 % | 10 | $1,000 +12% |
| UBS | 100 % | +31.3 % | 11 | $1,080 +21% |
| Morgan Stanley | 97 % | +29.7 % | 29 | $916 +3% |
| Baird | 92 % | +24.6 % | 12 | $927 +4% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 86 % | +21.9 % | 7 | $1,000 +12% |
| Deutsche Bank | 70 % | +17.8 % | 10 | $856 -4% |
| JP Morgan | 60 % | +15.8 % | 10 | $1,015 +14% |
| Barclays | 54 % | +14.0 % | 13 | $1,000 +12% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 80% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $1,000, i.e. +12% from the current price ($891).
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on MCK, Leerink Partners (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $850 (call made on September 24, 2025, maturing on September 24, 2026) (-5%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Negligible dividend (0.4% yield): your return depends mostly on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on MCK
Median target $1,000 (+12%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in McKesson Corporation now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 80% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $1,000 (+12%), and Leerink Partners (most reliable on MCK, 100%) targets $850. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~24). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in McKesson Corporation?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($1,000) is still +12% above the current price ($891) (most reliable on MCK: Leerink Partners, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is McKesson Corporation still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($891) and its estimated value: analysts target $1,000 on median (+12%), with 80% buys (most reliable on MCK: Leerink Partners, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on MCK and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying MCK?
Even the most reliable firm on MCK, Leerink Partners (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $850 (call made on September 24, 2025, maturing on September 24, 2026) (-5%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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