McKesson stock gains as guidance supports the valuation

Published on 09/22/2026 at 19:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

McKesson stock reached USD 896.22 on September 22, 2026, while analysts set an average target of USD 973.44. The 52-week range is USD 687.68 to USD 999.00.

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McKesson stock (ISIN US58155Q1031) traded at USD 896.22 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, up 1.10 percent, with market capitalization of USD 104.49 billion. The quote remained below the 52-week high of USD 999.00 and above the 52-week low of USD 714.00.

Analysts see room above USD 973

According to MarketBeat on September 21, 2026, the consensus price target stood at USD 973.44, based on 18 analysts, with a Moderate Buy rating. The target was 8.6 percent above the quoted USD 896.22, providing a concrete comparison between the market price and analyst expectations.

Yahoo Finance listed a target range from USD 845.00 to USD 1,065.00 on September 22, 2026, with an average target of USD 980.73. The spread shows that the consensus masks a wide view on McKesson's earnings durability and valuation.

Revenue and outlook remain central

A current earnings summary cited revenue of USD 105.4 billion for the quarter announced in August 2026, up 8 percent year over year, while adjusted earnings per share increased 20 percent. The same report described full-year adjusted EPS guidance of USD 44.20 to USD 45.00, representing growth of 13 percent to 15 percent.

The combination of 8 percent revenue growth and a 13 percent to 15 percent adjusted EPS outlook gives the stock a measurable operating support. For investors, the key issue is whether earnings growth can narrow the gap between the current price and the average analyst target without relying on further valuation expansion.

Stock remains below yearly high

Trading activity on September 22, 2026 reached 120,517 shares in the MarketBeat snapshot, compared with average volume of 950,548 shares. The lower volume indicates that the 1.10 percent move was recorded on a relatively light session rather than on unusually heavy turnover.

McKesson stock closed at USD 896.22 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026. The price was USD 102.78 below the 52-week high of USD 999.00 and USD 182.22 above the 52-week low of USD 714.00.