Operating

Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method

McKesson Charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method decreased by 106.4% to -$7.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 250.0%, from -$2.00M to -$7.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Aug 6, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase typically signals rising input costs for inventory, which may pressure future margins.

Detailed definition

This adjustment accounts for the difference between inventory valued under the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method and othe...

Peer comparison

Common among retailers using LIFO to manage tax liabilities during inflationary periods.

Metric ID: operating_inventory_lifo_reserve_period_charge

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$23.00M-$13.00M-$13.00M$100.00M$2.00M$32.00M-$36.00M$89.00M-$242.00M-$2.00M-$16.00M-$10.00M$110.00M-$7.00M
QoQ Change+43.5%+0.0%+869.2%-98.0%>999%-212.5%+347.2%-371.9%+99.2%-700.0%+37.5%>999%-106.4%
YoY Change+43.5%+869.2%+346.2%-136.0%>999%-106.3%+55.6%-111.2%+145.5%-250.0%
Range-$242.00M$110.00M
CAGR-30.7%
Avg YoY Growth+520.6%
Median YoY Growth+49.5%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
U.S. Pharmaceutical$55.00M$2.00M-$246.00M-$2.00M-$2.00M$89.00M$0.00-$7.00M
Total-$36.00M$89.00M-$242.00M-$2.00M-$16.00M-$10.00M$110.00M-$7.00M

U.S. Pharmaceutical was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is McKesson's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method?
McKesson (MCK) reported charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method of -$7.00M in Q2 2025.
How has McKesson's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method changed year-over-year?
McKesson's charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method decreased by 250.0% year-over-year, from -$2.00M to -$7.00M.
What does charges (credits) associated with last-in, first-out inventory method mean?
An adjustment to profit that accounts for the effects of inflation on inventory costs.