Cash on Hand for McKesson (MCK)
According to McKesson's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $2.96B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
MCK
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Latest period
$2.96B
YoY change
+24.2%
5Y CAGR
+7.2%
Peak year (2021)
$6.28B
Latest annual
$5.69B
Cash on Hand history chart for McKesson (MCK) from 1995 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for McKesson (MCK) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.69B | +24.2% | ||
| 2024 | $4.58B | -2.0% | ||
| 2023 | $4.68B | +32.4% | ||
| 2022 | $3.53B | -43.7% | ||
| 2021 | $6.28B | +56.4% | ||
| 2020 | $4.01B | +34.7% | ||
| 2019 | $2.98B | +11.6% | ||
| 2018 | $2.67B | -4.0% | ||
| 2017 | $2.78B | -31.3% | ||
| 2016 | $4.05B | -24.2% | ||
| 2015 | $5.34B | +27.4% | ||
| 2014 | $4.19B | +70.7% | ||
| 2013 | $2.46B | -22.0% | ||
| 2012 | $3.15B | -12.8% | ||
| 2011 | $3.61B | -3.2% | ||
| 2010 | $3.73B | +76.9% | ||
| 2009 | $2.11B | +54.8% | ||
| 2008 | $1.36B | -30.3% | ||
| 2007 | $1.95B | -8.8% | ||
| 2006 | $2.14B | +18.4% | ||
| 2005 | $1.81B | +152.1% | ||
| 2004 | $717.80M | +34.5% | ||
| 2003 | $533.50M | -5.2% | ||
| 2002 | $563.00M | +26.3% | ||
| 2001 | $445.60M | -26.5% | ||
| 2000 | $605.90M | +151.6% | ||
| 1999 | $240.80M | +574.5% | ||
| 1998 | $35.70M | -71.4% | ||
| 1997 | $124.80M | -55.7% | ||
| 1996 | $281.80M | -26.9% | ||
| 1995 | $385.40M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from McKesson's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for McKesson (MCK) came in at $5.69B – grew 24.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), McKesson cash and short-term investments delivered a +7.2% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2021 and 2025, McKesson cash and short-term investments declined 9.4%, falling from $6.28B to $5.69B.
2021 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $6.28B, with the historical low of $35.70M recorded in 1998.
McKesson (MCK) sits 8th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $11.85B.
McKesson Cash on Hand by Year
McKesson Cash on Hand 2025: $5.69B
McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $5.69B, grew 24.2% from 2024.
McKesson Cash on Hand 2024: $4.58B
McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $4.58B, edged down 2.0% below 2023.
McKesson Cash on Hand 2023: $4.68B
McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $4.68B, surged 32.4% from 2022.
McKesson Cash on Hand 2022: $3.53B
McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $3.53B, plunged 43.7% below 2021.
McKesson Cash on Hand 2021: $6.28B
McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $6.28B.
See more financial history for McKesson (MCK).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as McKesson, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $28.12B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $26.96B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $20.10B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $14.56B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $9.13B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.27B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.74B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $5.26B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is McKesson's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for McKesson (MCK) is $2.96B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has McKesson cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- McKesson (MCK) cash and short-term investments changed +24.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of McKesson cash and short-term investments?
- McKesson (MCK) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +7.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did McKesson cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- McKesson cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $6.28B in 2021.
What was McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- McKesson (MCK) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $4.58B.
What was McKesson cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- McKesson (MCK) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $5.69B.
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