McKesson Corporation (MCK)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020
Receivables turnover 14.00 13.34 13.07 13.21 14.29 13.07 12.94 12.99 14.26 13.34 13.53 13.49 14.20 14.00 12.46 12.14 12.42 12.59 12.14 13.00
DSO days 26.07 27.36 27.93 27.62 25.54 27.92 28.20 28.09 25.60 27.37 26.98 27.06 25.70 26.07 29.29 30.06 29.39 29.00 30.06 28.07

March 31, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 14.00
= 26.07

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for McKesson Corporation have shown a consistent trend over the past few years. The DSO has fluctuated within a relatively narrow range, indicating stable accounts receivable management.

From June 30, 2020, to September 30, 2022, the DSO ranged from a low of 25.70 days to a high of 30.06 days, with minor variations. This suggests that McKesson has been effective in collecting payments from customers within a reasonable timeframe.

However, there was a notable improvement in DSO performance in the most recent quarters, particularly from December 31, 2022, to March 31, 2025. During this period, the DSO decreased significantly to as low as 25.54 days, indicating a more efficient accounts receivable process.

Overall, the data suggests that McKesson Corporation has been successful in managing its accounts receivable and improving its efficiency in collecting payments from customers in a timely manner. This trend is a positive signal of the company's financial health and operational effectiveness.

Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
DSO
McKesson Corporation
MCK
26.07
Cardinal Health Inc
CAH
19.46
Cencora Inc.
COR
29.75

See also:

McKesson Corporation Average Receivable Collection Period (Quarterly Data)