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
COR YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
COR Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“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
COR Earnings Trends
COR vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
COR EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
COR Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
COR Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 26 BEAT | $4.73 | $4.75 | +0.48% | $78.36B | -3.31% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $4.04 | $4.08 | +0.99% | $85.93B | -0.28% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $3.79 | $3.84 | +1.44% | $83.73B | +0.40% |
| FY Full Year | $15.94 | $16.00 | +0.36% | $321.33B | +0.11% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $3.84 | $4.00 | +4.23% | $80.66B | +0.68% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $4.10 | $4.42 | +7.92% | $75.45B | -0.46% |