Cencora

COR Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Aug 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM ET · SEC Source

Q3 25 EPS

$4.00

BEAT +4.23%

Est. $3.84

Q3 25 Revenue

$80.66B

BEAT +0.68%

Est. $80.12B

vs S&P Since Q3 25

-13.3%

TRAILING MARKET

COR +3.2% vs S&P +16.5%

Market Reaction

Did COR Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Cencora posted a standout fiscal third quarter, with revenue climbing 8.7% year-over-year to $80.66 billion and adjusted diluted EPS jumping 19.8% to $4.00, as the pharmaceutical distributor rode strong demand for GLP-1 class products and specialty p… Read more Cencora posted a standout fiscal third quarter, with revenue climbing 8.7% year-over-year to $80.66 billion and adjusted diluted EPS jumping 19.8% to $4.00, as the pharmaceutical distributor rode strong demand for GLP-1 class products and specialty pharmaceuticals across its U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment. That domestic engine, which generated $72.88 billion in revenue, saw segment operating income surge 29.1% to $901.79 million, with the January 2025 acquisition of Retina Consultants of America providing a meaningful lift to margins, pushing U.S. Gross profit margin to 2.79% from 2.30% a year ago. Internationally, revenue grew 10.5% to $7.79 billion, though segment operating income fell 12.9% to $156.22 million on softness in specialty logistics and consulting. The solid domestic performance gave management confidence to raise full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $15.85 to $16.00, with consolidated adjusted operating income growth now expected at 15% to 16%, even as some analysts flag the stock's elevated valuation as a reason for measured optimism.

Key Takeaways

  • Overall pharmaceutical market growth driven by unit volume increases
  • Increased sales of GLP-1 class products labeled for diabetes and/or weight loss
  • Growth in specialty products distributed to physician practices and health systems
  • January 2025 acquisition of Retina Consultants of America (RCA) contributing to margin expansion
  • LIFO credit of $52.1 million vs. LIFO expense of $6.8 million in prior year quarter
  • Diluted shares outstanding decreased 2.4% due to share repurchases
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COR YoY Financials

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COR Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

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“Cencora delivered strong financial results in the third fiscal quarter, driven by our pharmaceutical-centric strategy and focus on our growth priorities.”

— Robert P. Mauch, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release