295.21 USD
-2.11
0.71%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
295.21
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-0.71%
5 days
-0.55%
1 month
2.99%
3 months
3.83%
6 months
25.04%
Year to date
31.36%
1 year
32.98%
5 years
203.50%
10 years
168.20%
 

About: Cencora is one of three domestic leading pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health constitute over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.

Employees: 46,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

125% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q4 2024] → 27 (+15) [Q1 2025]

78% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 185 | Existing positions closed: 104

32% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.39B | Put options by funds: $1.05B

18% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $43.5B [Q4 2024] → $51.4B (+$7.93B) [Q1 2025]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,208 [Q4 2024] → 1,265 (+57) [Q1 2025]

8% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 433 | Existing positions reduced: 473

4.77% less ownership

Funds ownership: 100.16% [Q4 2024] → 95.39% (-4.77%) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$300
2%
upside
Avg. target
$335
14%
upside
High target
$355
20%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
80%
neutral
20%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Jonathan Petersen
2%upside
$300
Hold
Maintained
30 Jun 2025
Wells Fargo
Stephen Baxter
14%upside
$337
Overweight
Upgraded
3 Jun 2025
Citigroup
Michael Rollins
20%upside
$355
Buy
Maintained
8 May 2025
Baird
David Rodgers
19%upside
$350
Outperform
Maintained
8 May 2025
UBS
Kevin Caliendo
13%upside
$335
Buy
Maintained
29 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about COR published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 hours ago
Will Cencora (COR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Cencora (COR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Cencora (COR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
18 hours ago
Here's Why You Should Add Cencora Stock to Your Portfolio Now
COR gains on strong GLP-1 and specialty drug growth, but margin pressure and fierce competition pose ongoing risks.
Here's Why You Should Add Cencora Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Cencora Announces Date and Time for Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Release
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) today announced that it plans to release its results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025 on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on August 6, 2025. Participating in the conference call will be: Robert P. Mauch, President & Chief Executive Officer James F. Cleary, Executive Vice President & Chie.
Cencora Announces Date and Time for Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Release
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is Cencora, Inc. (COR) Stock Outpacing Its Medical Peers This Year?
Here is how Cencora (COR) and Catalyst Pharmaceutical (CPRX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Is Cencora, Inc. (COR) Stock Outpacing Its Medical Peers This Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why You Should Add Cencora Stock to Your Portfolio Now
COR continues to gain traction from the robust U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment. However, stiff competition is a woe.
Here's Why You Should Add Cencora Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Cencora Elects Lori J. Ryerkerk to Its Board of Directors
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Lori J. Ryerkerk as a new independent director, effective June 1, 2025. “Ms. Ryerkerk's experience in complex, global supply chains will further strengthen the Board's expertise as we continue supporting the company's long-term growth. Her appointment reflects the Cencora Board's ongoing commitment to leaders who can help us contribute to driving stakeholder value,” said Mark Du.
Cencora Elects Lori J. Ryerkerk to Its Board of Directors
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Cencora Continues To Deliver As A Healthcare Distributor With Further Growth Signs
Cencora gets a buy rating, agreeing with today's consensus from Wall St. The sector and macro environment points to continued demand for the healthcare supplies and niche specialty drugs Cencora can distribute. Future share price targets point to significant potential upside over 3 years, justifying a buy despite the stock trading above average now.
Cencora Continues To Deliver As A Healthcare Distributor With Further Growth Signs
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Here's Why Cencora (COR) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Here's Why Cencora (COR) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Cencora, Inc. (COR) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
Cencora (COR) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Cencora, Inc. (COR) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Cencora (COR) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for Cencora (COR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Cencora (COR) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
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