McKesson Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

MCK Stock  USD 592.57  2.62  0.44%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on McKesson is Strong Buy with 4 hold recommendations. The current projected McKesson target price consensus is 650.48 with 17 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways McKesson analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to McKesson vendors, executives, and/or customers. McKesson recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected McKesson target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 1.889.
Lowest Forecast
591.94
Highest Forecast
722.03
Target Price
650.48
At this time, McKesson's Gross Profit is quite stable compared to the past year. Gross Profit Margin is expected to rise to 0.06 this year, although the value of Pretax Profit Margin will most likely fall to 0.01. At this time, McKesson's Cash is quite stable compared to the past year. Non Current Assets Total is expected to rise to about 23.5 B this year, although the value of Total Stockholder Equity is projected to rise to (2.2 B).
  
It's important to approach McKesson's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

McKesson Target Price Consensus

McKesson target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. McKesson's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   17  Strong Buy
Most McKesson analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand McKesson stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of McKesson, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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McKesson Target Price Projection

McKesson's current and average target prices are 592.57 and 650.48, respectively. The current price of McKesson is the price at which McKesson is currently trading. On the other hand, McKesson's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

McKesson Market Quote on 18th of January 2025

Low Price586.54Odds
High Price598.01Odds

592.57

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On McKesson Target Price

Low Estimate591.94Odds
High Estimate722.03Odds

650.48

Historical Lowest Forecast  591.94 Target Price  650.48 Highest Forecast  722.03
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on McKesson and the information provided on this page.

McKesson Analyst Ratings

McKesson's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about McKesson stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of McKesson's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. McKesson's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize McKesson price targets

McKesson's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using McKesson's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at McKesson's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if McKesson's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional McKesson Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of McKesson is a key component of McKesson valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a McKesson.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of McKesson's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
591.33593.22595.11
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
533.31666.29668.18
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
7.828.478.92
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When determining whether McKesson is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if McKesson Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Mckesson Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Mckesson Stock:
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