Summary
McKesson Corporation's (MCK) third quarter of fiscal year 2018 filing (ending September 29, 2017) reveals a significant year-over-year decline in net income attributable to McKesson Corporation, falling from $307 million to $1 million. This steep decrease is largely driven by substantial goodwill impairment charges, particularly impacting the McKesson Europe segment, and restructuring/asset impairment charges related to its UK retail business. While revenues saw a modest 4% increase to $52.1 billion, driven by the Distribution Solutions segment, profitability was severely impacted by these one-time charges and a significant loss from the equity method investment in Change Healthcare. Despite the earnings hit, McKesson continued to execute on its strategic priorities, including business acquisitions and share repurchases. The company's liquidity remains strong, supported by operating cash flow and existing credit facilities. However, investors should closely monitor the ongoing legal and regulatory proceedings, especially those related to the distribution of controlled substances and opioid litigation, which could pose material risks to future financial performance.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $52.06B |
| Cost of Revenue | $49.23B |
| Gross Profit | $2.83B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.60B |
| Operating Income | $239.00M |
| Net Income | $1.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.01 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.01 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 209.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 210.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to $52.1 billion for the quarter, primarily driven by the Distribution Solutions segment.
- 2Net income attributable to McKesson Corporation significantly decreased to $1 million from $307 million in the prior year's quarter.
- 3The company recorded a substantial goodwill impairment charge of $350 million related to its McKesson Europe reporting unit.
- 4Restructuring and asset impairment charges of $236 million were recognized, primarily related to the UK retail business.
- 5A loss of $61 million was recorded from the equity method investment in Change Healthcare.
- 6Operating cash flow for the first six months was $1.34 billion, down from $2.93 billion in the prior year.
- 7McKesson continued its share repurchase program, with $701 million spent in the first six months of the fiscal year.