Cencora Rises 2.42% as Trading Volume Slumps to 313th Market Rank

On August 8, 2025, Cencora (COR) traded up 2.42% with a trading volume of $0.31 billion, a 34.7% decline from the previous day’s volume, ranking it 313th in market activity. Recent updates include a revised FY 2025 revenue forecast of $320.3 billion, below the $321.6 billion consensus, alongside a 1.8% intraday price drop to $278.68. Analysts have maintained a “Moderate Buy” rating, with price targets ranging from $300 to $350, reflecting confidence in its pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare solutions segments.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $4.00 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.21, with revenue rising 8.7% year-over-year to $80.66 billion. Despite strong results, insider selling of 34,125 shares valued at $9.99 million in the past 90 days has raised investor concerns. Analysts highlight Cencora’s expanding reimbursement coverage for glaucoma therapies and strategic investments in data center infrastructure as key long-term drivers.

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