McKesson (MCK) 8-K furnishes preliminary results for quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
McKesson Corporation filed a current report to furnish its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company states that these preliminary results are provided in an earnings release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The report clarifies that the earnings information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to the SEC rather than filed, which affects how it may be used under certain securities law provisions. The filing is signed on behalf of McKesson by its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Britt J. Vitalone.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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): February 4, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 4, 2026, McKesson Corporation (the “Company”) reported the Company’s preliminary results for the quarter ended on December 31, 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 February 4, 2026 | |||||||
| 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: February 4, 2026
| McKesson Corporation | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Britt J. Vitalone | |||||||
| Britt J. Vitalone | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
FAQ
What did McKesson (MCK) disclose in its latest 8-K filing?
McKesson furnished preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 through an earnings release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The filing formally transmits this information to the SEC without treating it as filed for Section 18 liability purposes.
Which period do McKesson’s preliminary results in this 8-K cover?
The preliminary results disclosed relate to McKesson’s quarter ended December 31, 2025. These results are summarized in an earnings release identified as Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished, not filed, as part of the current report.
How does McKesson classify the earnings information in this 8-K?
McKesson states the earnings release, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished to the SEC rather than filed. This distinction means it is not automatically subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.
Where can investors find the detailed earnings release from McKesson (MCK)?
The detailed earnings release is attached to the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The main body of the report briefly describes the preliminary results and directs readers to this exhibit for more complete financial and operational information.
Who signed McKesson’s 8-K reporting preliminary quarterly results?
The 8-K was signed on behalf of McKesson Corporation by Britt J. Vitalone. He is identified in the document as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, acting as the duly authorized representative.