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Prescription Technology Solutions — Goodwill

McKesson Prescription Technology Solutions — Goodwill decreased by 0.0% to $2.07B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.9%, from $2.03B to $2.07B. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Prescription Technology Solutions — Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2026May 8, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance reflects historical M&A activity, while a sudden decrease indicates an impairment charge, signaling potential overpayment for past acquisitions.

Detailed definition

Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinat...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for any company that has grown through acquisitions, common across the pharmaceutical distribution industry.

Metric ID: mck_segment_prescription_technology_solutions_goodwill

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$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$2.01B$2.01B$2.01B$2.01B$2.01B$2.02B$2.02B$2.02B$2.02B$2.03B$2.07B$2.07B$2.07B$2.07B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+30.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.9%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.1%+1.9%+0.0%+0.0%-0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+30.0%+30.0%+30.0%+30.0%+0.0%+0.9%+0.9%+0.9%+0.9%+0.1%+2.1%+2.1%+2.1%+1.9%
Range$1.54B$2.07B
CAGR+6.3%
Avg YoY Growth+8.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McKesson's prescription technology solutions — goodwill?
McKesson (MCK) reported prescription technology solutions — goodwill of $2.07B in Q1 2026.
How has McKesson's prescription technology solutions — goodwill changed year-over-year?
McKesson's prescription technology solutions — goodwill increased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $2.03B to $2.07B.
What is the long-term trend for McKesson's prescription technology solutions — goodwill?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), McKesson's prescription technology solutions — goodwill has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.17B to $8.26B.
What does prescription technology solutions — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and market position acquired through past business purchases in the technology solutions segment.