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Accounts Receivable

McKesson Accounts Receivable decreased by 0.8% to $27.99B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.1%, from $25.64B to $27.99B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 7.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to sales may signal deteriorating collection efficiency or aggressive revenue recognition, while a decrease suggests effective credit management.

Detailed definition

This represents the outstanding balance owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, adjusted for t...

Peer comparison

Wholesale distributors often have high accounts receivable balances due to the credit-intensive nature of supplying large pharmacy chains and hospital networks.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$20.2B$20.14B$18.36B$18.58B$19.9B$20.11B$20.54B$19.41B$21.86B$22.49B$23.07B$21.62B$23.74B$25.27B$25.83B$25.64B$28.16B$28.29B$28.21B$27.99B
QoQ Change-0.3%-8.9%+1.2%+7.1%+1.1%+2.1%-5.5%+12.6%+2.9%+2.5%-6.3%+9.8%+6.4%+2.2%-0.7%+9.8%+0.5%-0.3%-0.8%
YoY Change-1.5%-0.2%+11.9%+4.5%+9.8%+11.9%+12.3%+11.4%+8.6%+12.3%+12.0%+18.6%+18.6%+11.9%+9.2%+9.1%
Range$18.36B$28.29B
CAGR+7.1%
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+11.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McKesson's accounts receivable?
McKesson (MCK) reported accounts receivable of $27.99B in Q1 2026.
How has McKesson's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
McKesson's accounts receivable increased by 9.1% year-over-year, from $25.64B to $27.99B.
What is the long-term trend for McKesson's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), McKesson's accounts receivable has grown at a 7.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.18B to $27.99B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The amount of money customers owe the company for products already delivered.