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McKesson Corp. (NYSE:MCK)

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Income Statement

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

McKesson Corp., consolidated income statement

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Mar 31, 2016 Mar 31, 2015 Mar 31, 2014 Mar 31, 2013 Mar 31, 2012 Mar 31, 2011
Revenues 190,884 179,045 137,609 122,455 122,734 112,084
Cost of sales (179,468) (167,634) (129,300) (115,471) (116,167) (106,114)
Gross profit 11,416 11,411 8,309 6,984 6,567 5,970
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses (7,276) (7,901) (5,418) (4,198) (3,829) (3,529)
Research and development (392) (392) (456) (480) (440) (407)
Restructuring charges (203) — — — — —
Claim and litigation charges — (150) (68) (72) (149) (213)
Gain on business combination — — — 81 — —
Operating expenses (7,871) (8,443) (5,942) (4,669) (4,418) (4,149)
Operating income 3,545 2,968 2,367 2,315 2,149 1,821
Interest income 18 20 23 22 19 18
Equity in earnings (loss), net 15 12 (3) 3 9 (6)
Other, net 25 31 12 10 (7) 24
Other income, net 58 63 32 35 21 36
Impairment of an equity investment — — — (191) — —
Interest expense (353) (374) (303) (240) (251) (222)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 3,250 2,657 2,096 1,919 1,919 1,635
Income tax expense (908) (815) (742) (581) (516) (505)
Income from continuing operations 2,342 1,842 1,354 1,338 1,403 1,130
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (32) (299) (96) — — 72
Net income 2,310 1,543 1,258 1,338 1,403 1,202
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (52) (67) 5 — — —
Net income attributable to McKesson Corporation 2,258 1,476 1,263 1,338 1,403 1,202

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-03-31).


Revenues exhibited a consistent upward trajectory over the analyzed six-year period, increasing from 112,084 million US dollars in 2011 to 190,884 million US dollars in 2016. A significant acceleration in growth occurred between 2014 and 2015, where revenues rose by approximately 30% in a single fiscal year. This expansion in top-line performance was mirrored by a corresponding increase in cost of sales, reflecting a high-volume, low-margin operational structure.

Gross Profitability and Margin Trends
Gross profit grew from 5,970 million US dollars in 2011 to 11,416 million US dollars in 2016. While the absolute value of gross profit nearly doubled, the narrow gap between revenues and cost of sales indicates that the company operates with tight gross margins. The most substantial jump in gross profit occurred between 2014 and 2015, correlating with the surge in overall revenues.
Operating Efficiency and Expense Management
Operating income demonstrated steady growth, rising from 1,821 million US dollars in 2011 to 3,545 million US dollars in 2016. Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses increased significantly from 3,529 million US dollars in 2011 to a peak of 7,901 million US dollars in 2015, before decreasing to 7,276 million US dollars in 2016. Research and development spending remained relatively stable, fluctuating within a narrow range between 392 million and 480 million US dollars.
Net Income and Bottom-Line Performance
Net income attributable to McKesson Corporation showed a general upward trend, though it experienced volatility due to non-continuing operations. The value grew from 1,202 million US dollars in 2011 to 2,258 million US dollars in 2016. A notable dip in net income occurred in 2014 and 2015, largely influenced by significant losses from discontinued operations, which peaked at a loss of 299 million US dollars in 2015.
Financial Obligations and Taxation
Interest expenses increased from 222 million US dollars in 2011 to 353 million US dollars in 2016, suggesting an increase in debt levels or higher borrowing costs to support growth. Income tax expenses scaled proportionally with the growth in income from continuing operations, rising from 505 million US dollars in 2011 to 908 million US dollars in 2016.

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