Software and Technology Licenses, Net
McKesson Software and Technology Licenses, Net increased by 16.1% to $4.99B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.7%, from $3.97B to $4.99B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Software and Technology Licenses, Net shows an upward trend with a 14.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, which can drive long-term operational efficiency.
Detailed definition
This represents the capitalized cost of acquired software and technology licenses, net of accumulated amortization. It r...
Peer comparison
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software_technology_licenses_netHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.61B | $2.17B | $1.97B | $1.92B | $1.89B | $1.90B | $2.03B | $1.99B | $2.50B | $2.63B | $2.92B | $3.19B | $3.16B | $3.57B | $3.67B | $3.97B | $4.13B | $4.15B | $4.30B | $4.99B |
| QoQ Change | — | -16.6% | -9.2% | -2.8% | -1.6% | +0.8% | +6.8% | -2.0% | +25.5% | +5.3% | +11.0% | +9.0% | -0.7% | +12.9% | +2.8% | +8.2% | +4.0% | +0.5% | +3.6% | +16.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -27.6% | -12.4% | +3.0% | +3.9% | +32.5% | +38.4% | +43.7% | +59.9% | +26.5% | +35.7% | +25.7% | +24.7% | +30.6% | +16.2% | +17.1% | +25.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McKesson's software and technology licenses, net?
- McKesson (MCK) reported software and technology licenses, net of $4.99B in Q1 2026.
- How has McKesson's software and technology licenses, net changed year-over-year?
- McKesson's software and technology licenses, net increased by 25.7% year-over-year, from $3.97B to $4.99B.
- What is the long-term trend for McKesson's software and technology licenses, net?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), McKesson's software and technology licenses, net has grown at a 14.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.58B to $4.99B.
- What does software and technology licenses, net mean?
- The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.