Should I buy McKesson Corporation (MCK) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Citigroup — 67% of its targets hit on this sector (516 calls tested). It aims for $1,000 (+4.0 %), call made on July 25, 2026, maturing on July 25, 2027 (81 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on McKesson Corporation
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 91 % | +30.7 % | 11 | $1,000 +4% |
| TD Cowen | 100 % | +30.3 % | 5 | $1,006 +5% |
| UBS | 100 % | +29.9 % | 12 | $1,080 +12% |
| Morgan Stanley | 97 % | +29.2 % | 30 | $916 -5% |
| Baird | 92 % | +24.6 % | 12 | $927 -4% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 88 % | +21.3 % | 8 | $1,000 +4% |
| Deutsche Bank | 73 % | +17.5 % | 11 | $856 -11% |
| JP Morgan | 64 % | +15.5 % | 11 | $1,015 +6% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 80% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- The most reliable firm on MCK, Leerink Partners (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $1,070 (call made on October 7, 2026, maturing on October 7, 2027) (+11%) in its most recent call.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only +4% from the current price.
- 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 (+4%) · 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 (+4%), and Leerink Partners (most reliable on MCK, 100%) targets $1,070. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~26). 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 +4% above the current price ($962) (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 ($962) and its estimated value: analysts target $1,000 on median (+4%), 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?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full McKesson Corporation profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).