McKesson Rises 1.61% on 450 Million Dollar Volume Ranks 226th in Daily Trading Activity as Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates and Executives Sell Shares Despite Dividend Hike and Revenue Surge

McKesson (MCK) rose 1.61% on August 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $450 million, ranking 226th in the day’s market activity. The stock closed at $674.53, above its 50-day moving average of $711.09 but below its 200-day average of $680.62. Analysts revised their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimate downward to $8.32 from $8.41, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of the firm’s quarterly report.

Leerink Partners reduced its Q2 2026 EPS forecast for McKesson, citing revised expectations for the quarter. Meanwhile, several major institutional investors increased their stakes in the company during Q4 2024, including Brighton Jones LLC and Sagespring Wealth Partners, who added positions totaling $1.4 million and $529,000, respectively. However, key executives, including CEO Brian S. Tyler, sold significant shares, with Tyler’s holdings dropping by 41% following a $13.7 million transaction.

McKesson announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.82 per share, up from $0.71, with a 0.5% annualized yield. The payout ratio remains at 11.32%, indicating continued financial flexibility. Despite a recent earnings report showing a 23.4% year-over-year revenue increase to $97.83 billion, the company missed EPS estimates by $0.07, signaling mixed operational performance.

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