Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
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Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent
McKesson Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent decreased by 9.1% to $5.09B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals higher expected legal costs or adverse developments in ongoing litigation.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for legal proceedings and settlements that are expected to be resolved beyond th...
Peer comparison
Highly relevant for McKesson, Cencora, and Cardinal Health due to shared industry-wide litigation risks.
Metric ID:
other_litigation_reserve_noncurrentHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.60B | $5.09B |
| QoQ Change | — | -9.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -9.1% |
Range$5.09B – $5.60B
Avg YoY Growth-9.1%
Median YoY Growth-9.1%
Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McKesson's estimated litigation liability, noncurrent?
- McKesson (MCK) reported estimated litigation liability, noncurrent of $5.09B in Q1 2026.
- What does estimated litigation liability, noncurrent mean?
- Estimated long-term financial reserves set aside for legal settlements and litigation.