8-K: McKesson Reports Quarter Ended June 30, 2025; Earnings Release Furnished

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McKesson Corporation (MCK) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 6, 2025. The Company states it furnished its preliminary results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, which are attached as Exhibit 99.1 (earnings release). The filing clarifies that the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference except by specific reference.

Key filing details:

• Report date: August 6, 2025
• Exhibits filed: 99.1 (earnings release) and 104 (iXBRL cover page)
• Signed by: Britt J. Vitalone, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Securities listed on NYSE: Common stock (MCK), 1.500% Notes due 2025 (MCK25), 1.625% Notes due 2026 (MCK26), 3.125% Notes due 2029 (MCK29)

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Form 8-K furnishes preliminary Q2 results but contains no financial metrics; review Exhibit 99.1 for material investor impact.

The 8-K notifies investors that preliminary results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 were furnished as Exhibit 99.1, but does not include revenue, EPS, guidance, or other quantitative metrics within the filing text. As a result, the 8-K itself does not allow assessment of earnings performance or trend changes. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 immediately to evaluate revenue, margins, EPS, and any management commentary that could affect valuation or near-term guidance.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Standard 8-K disclosure procedure observed; document is furnished not filed and is signed by the CFO.

The filing follows routine disclosure practice by furnishing an earnings release as Exhibit 99.1 and including an iXBRL cover page (Exhibit 104). The company explicitly states the furnished nature of the information, limiting incorporation by reference risk. The form is signed by Britt J. Vitalone, EVP and CFO, consistent with authorized corporate signatory practice. No governance or procedural red flags are evident from the 8-K text alone.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2025

McKESSON CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

1-13252

94-3207296

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6555 State Hwy 161

Irving, TX 75039

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

(972) 446-4800

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐			Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value

MCK

New York Stock Exchange

1.500% Notes due 2025

MCK25

New York Stock Exchange

1.625% Notes due 2026

MCK26

New York Stock Exchange

3.125% Notes due 2029

MCK29

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 6, 2025, McKesson Corporation (the “Company”) reported the Company’s preliminary results for the quarter ended on June 30, 2025 which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), but shall not be deemed “filed” with the Commission for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Earnings release issued by the Company dated August 6, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 6, 2025

McKesson Corporation
			By:			/s/ Britt J. Vitalone
						Britt J. Vitalone
						Executive Vice President and
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did McKesson (MCK) report in the Form 8-K dated August 6, 2025?

McKesson furnished its preliminary results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1 (earnings release).

Is the information in the 8-K considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. The filing states the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference except by specific reference.

Which exhibits were included with the 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (earnings release dated August 6, 2025) and Exhibit 104 (iXBRL cover page with embedded tags).

Who signed the Form 8-K for McKesson?

The Form 8-K was signed by Britt J. Vitalone, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, dated August 6, 2025.

Which McKesson securities are listed in the filing?

The filing lists Common stock (MCK) and notes MCK25 (1.500% due 2025), MCK26 (1.625% due 2026), and MCK29 (3.125% due 2029) on the New York Stock Exchange.