Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Investing
Intangible Purchases
McKesson Intangible Purchases increased by 27.9% to $78.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 27.9%, from $61.00M to $78.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a focus on R&D and future-proofing the product portfolio.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks cash outflows for the acquisition or development of intangible assets, including software, patents, a...
Peer comparison
Highly relevant for software and tech companies; often compared against R&D expense ratios.
Metric ID:
cf_purchases_of_intangiblesHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q2 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $66.00M | $29.00M | $46.00M | $61.00M | $78.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -56.1% | +58.6% | +32.6% | +27.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -56.1% | +58.6% | +32.6% | +27.9% |
Range$29.00M – $78.00M
CAGR+18.2%
Avg YoY Growth+15.8%
Median YoY Growth+30.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McKesson's intangible purchases?
- McKesson (MCK) reported intangible purchases of $78.00M in Q2 2025.
- How has McKesson's intangible purchases changed year-over-year?
- McKesson's intangible purchases increased by 27.9% year-over-year, from $61.00M to $78.00M.
- What does intangible purchases mean?
- Cash spent on acquiring or developing software and other intangible assets.