Current Assets
Inventories
McKesson Inventories decreased by 10.6% to $24.21B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.2%, from $23B to $24.21B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 4.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing inventory levels may signal anticipated demand growth or supply chain bottlenecks, whereas decreasing levels might indicate efficient turnover or potential stock-out risks.
Detailed definition
This reflects the value of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies held for sale, valued at the lower of cost or ma...
Peer comparison
Pharmaceutical wholesalers maintain significant inventory levels to ensure high service levels for critical healthcare providers.
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inventoriesHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | $20.02B | $19.34B | $19.02B | $18.7B | $19.51B | $19.88B | $20.66B | $19.69B | $20.51B | $21.95B | $22.02B | $21.14B | $25.57B | $24.18B | $23.84B | $23B | $25.07B | $26.13B | $27.07B | $24.21B |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.4% | -1.6% | -1.7% | +4.3% | +1.9% | +3.9% | -4.7% | +4.2% | +7.0% | +0.3% | -4.0% | +21.0% | -5.5% | -1.4% | -3.5% | +9.0% | +4.3% | +3.6% | -10.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -2.6% | +2.8% | +8.6% | +5.3% | +5.2% | +10.4% | +6.6% | +7.4% | +24.7% | +10.2% | +8.3% | +8.8% | -2.0% | +8.1% | +13.6% | +5.2% |
Range$18.7B – $27.07B
CAGR+4.1%
Avg YoY Growth+7.5%
Median YoY Growth+7.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McKesson's inventories?
- McKesson (MCK) reported inventories of $24.21B in Q1 2026.
- How has McKesson's inventories changed year-over-year?
- McKesson's inventories increased by 5.2% year-over-year, from $23B to $24.21B.
- What is the long-term trend for McKesson's inventories?
- Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), McKesson's inventories has grown at a 4.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.25B to $24.21B.
- What does inventories mean?
- The total value of products the company currently has in stock ready for sale.