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Cencora

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.

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Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.8%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $47.04 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $257.27 today based on a price of $242.63 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739572215_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Cencora 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AHCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$105.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$822.5K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$81.1K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.4K, with a price of $197.0 per contract. There were 2192 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AHCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHCO#NASDAQ">AHCO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 220 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 476 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.4K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4752 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For THC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.8K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 1108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1040 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 339 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $822.5K, with a price of $3290.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 339 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.1K, with a price of $812.0 per contract. There were 5109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $610.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 1841 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 157 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $860.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $6340.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Health insurance company Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report on Feb. 11, before market hours. The stock has dropped 2.37% from the previous close, as of writing, on Feb.10, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
The stock is up 5.58% year-to-date but has fallen 27.73% in the past year.
In the previous quarter, Humana reported revenues of $29.4 billion — a 15.2% year-over-year increase. It surpassed analysts&#8217; expectations by 2.6%. 
The company also achieved a solid beat on earnings per share (EPS) estimates, though it slightly missed full-year EPS guidance estimates.
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What To Watch: For the upcoming report, analysts anticipate a 12% year-over-year revenue growth to $28.83 billion. This indicates a deceleration from the 14.7% growth observed in the same quarter last year. An adjusted loss of $2.12 per share is expected.
It&#8217;s noteworthy that some of Humana&#8217;s peers in the health insurance sector have already reported their Q4 results. Centene (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) delivered a 3.4% year-over-year revenue growth, beating analysts&#8217; expectations by 4.4%, while Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) reported a 12.8% increase, topping estimates by 5.2%. 
Investors will be keen to see if Humana can maintain its growth trajectory and how its performance compares to industry peers. Additionally, any updates on operating cost ratios will be closely monitored, especially after the company projected a 30 basis point decrease in its adjusted operating cost ratio for the year during the Q3 earnings call.
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On Thursday, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) reached an agreement for the early settlement of certain prepaid variable share forward transactions related to shares of Cencora, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>).
As part of the early settlement, Walgreens Boots will transfer approximately 6.1 million Cencora shares to the financial institutions and make a net cash payment of about $20 million.
Alongside this, the company executed a sale of the remaining 1.3 million shares of Cencora pledged under the early settled contracts. The company receives approximately&nbsp;$300 million&nbsp;from the early settlement and the concurrent sale of shares.
Following this settlement, WBA retains 12.6 million Cencora shares under remaining prepaid contracts, set to mature primarily in March, June, and September 2025, with the potential for additional cash proceeds.
The proceeds will primarily be used for debt reduction and general corporate purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The transactions were scheduled to mature in March and June 2026.
By settling early and executing a concurrent share sale, WBA is realizing the embedded cash value of the prepaid variable share forwards. With this settlement, Walgreens has lowered its stake in Cencora from 10% to 6%.
Notably, Walgreens has been cutting its stake in Concera for the last few years, decreasing the stake from 12% to 10% for around <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40119033/walgreens-boots-alliance-sells-shares-of-cencora-for-approximately-1-1-billion-of-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.1 billion in August 2024</a>.
Also, in May 2024,&nbsp;Walgreens reduced ownership of Cencora shares from 13% to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/b38975615/walgreens-boots-alliance-sells-shares-of-cencora-for-400-million-of-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">12% for approximately $400 million</a>.
These transactions, along with other recent measures such as the dividend suspension, further strengthen WBA&#8217;s ability to address its upcoming debt maturities in fiscal 2026.
Last month, the company announced it is halting its quarterly dividend while the management team reviews and adjusts its capital allocation strategy to match the company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43397182/whats-going-on-with-walgreens-shares-friday-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">broader long-term recovery efforts</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEY#NASDAQ">PEY</a>) and Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPS#NYSE">RSPS</a>).
Price Action: WBA shares are up 0.40% at $10.09 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Transaction Highlights
<ul>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance announces early settlement of certain prepaid variable share forward transactions with respect to shares of Cencora for delivery of an aggregate 6.1 million shares</li>
<li>Concurrent with the early settlement, the Company executed a sale of the remaining 1.3 million shares of Cencora pledged under the early settled contracts. The Company receives approximately $300 million from the early settlement and the concurrent sale of shares</li>
<li>Following today's early settlement, the Company owns approximately 12.6 million shares of Cencora pledged under the remaining prepaid variable share forward contracts, which have the potential to provide additional cash proceeds at maturity. These remaining prepaid variable share forward contracts are mainly scheduled to mature during March, June and September of calendar year 2025.</li>
<li>Use of proceeds will primarily be for debt paydown, as the Company proactively seeks to address its debt maturities in fiscal year 2026, and for general corporate purposes</li>
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Reported Earlier, Walgreens Boots Alliance Secures $300M Through Early Settlement Of Prepaid Variable Share Forward Contracts On Cencora

Evercore ISI Group analyst John Belton maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $270 to $280.

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Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with all major equity indices advancing as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and drew optimism from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494246/private-employment-rises-by-183000-beats-estimates-in-january-consumer-facing-industries-drove-hiring">positive labor market data.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.3% to 6,045 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, now trading less than 1% below its all-time high.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) missed quarterly earnings expectations on its cloud business, triggering a 7% drop, its worst single-day decline in a year. On the upside, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 6% after beating estimates, fueling a rally in chip stocks. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also gained 3.4%.
The Russell 2000 outperformed with a 0.9% gain, reflecting strength in smaller-cap stocks.
Fresh labor market data signaled resilience. Private sector employment rose by 183,000 in January according to the ADP report, surpassing expectations of 150,000. The services sector continued expanding,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43499292/us-services-growth-slows-in-january-as-tariff-concerns-mount"> as per ISM survey</a>, though at a slightly slower-than-anticipated pace.
Investors piled into Treasuries, sending yields tumbling across the curve. The 30-year yield fell to its lowest level since Dec. 18, 2024, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rallied 1.9%.
Gold extended its bull run, surging over 1% to a record $2,870 per ounce, driven by continued central bank buying. Copper jumped 2%. 
In crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down 1.2% to $97,000. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,310.94</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,801.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.99</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,621.68</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 2:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $602.97.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $447.60.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% up to $525.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1% to $229.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting on earnings reports included: 
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<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): up 5.9%</li>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 0.62%</li>
<li>Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>): 3.55%</li>
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Stocks Rebound, Google Eyes Worst Drop In A Year, Gold Shatters Fresh Records: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

On Wednesday,&nbsp;Cencora, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) reported first-quarter 2025 sales increased 12.8% to $81.5 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $78.38 billion</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The sales jump reflects a 13.6% increase in revenue within the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment of $74 billion due to overall market growth primarily driven by unit volume growth, including increased sales of products labeled for diabetes and/or weight loss in the GLP-1 class and increased sales of specialty products to physician practices and health systems.&nbsp;
The company reported adjusted EPS of $3.73, up 13.7% year over year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43489716/cencora-reports-fiscal-2025-first-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $3.50</a>.
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Adjusted gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $2.5 billion, a 6.1% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year due to the increase in gross profit in both reportable segments.
Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 3.11% in the fiscal 2025 first quarter, a decrease of 20 basis points from the prior year quarter due to the decline in U.S. Healthcare Solutions gross profit margin primarily due to increased sales of products labeled for diabetes and/or weight loss in the GLP-1 class, which have lower gross profit margins, lower COVID-19 vaccine sales and a lack of exclusive COVID-19 therapy sales, which have higher gross profit margins.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, adjusted operating income was $949.3 million, a 7.2% increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, driven by a 9.9% increase in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment, partially offset by a 2.9% decrease in the International Healthcare Solutions segment.
Guidance:&nbsp;Cencora expects adjusted diluted EPS of $15.25 to $15.55, up from the previous range of $15.15 to $15.45 provided on January 2 and the initial guidance range of $14.80 to $15.10 and consensus of $15.28.
Revenue growth in 2025 is expected to be 8%-10% compared to prior guidance of 7%-9%.
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<li>U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue growth is expected to be 9%-11%, up from a previous range of 7%-9%.</li>
<li>International Healthcare Solutions revenue growth to be 4%-5%, from the previous range of 7%-9%.</li>
</ul>
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Cencora Q1 Earnings: Revenue And EPS Beat On Strong Push From Obesity Drugs, Specialty Medicines

Cencora Expects 2025 Revenue Growth Of 8%-10%, From The Previous Range Of 7%-9%

Fiscal Year 2025 Expectations on an Adjusted (non-GAAP) Basis
On January 2, 2025, Cencora updated its fiscal year 2025 financial guidance only for adjusted diluted EPS following the closing of the RCA acquisition to reflect the expected contribution from RCA and momentum in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions reportable segment.
Cencora is now updating its fiscal year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to better reflect the continued momentum in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions reportable segment. Additionally, the Company is updating its fiscal year 2025 financial guidance expectations for revenue, operating income and net interest expense to reflect the impact of the RCA acquisition and the continued momentum in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment. The Company now expects:
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<li>Revenue growth to be in the range of 8 to 10 percent, from the previous range of 7 to 9 percent;
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<li>U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue growth to be in the range of 9 to 11 percent, from the previous range of 7 to 9 percent;</li>
<li>International Healthcare Solutions revenue growth to be in the range of 4 to 5 percent, from the previous range of 7 to 9 percent;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $15.25 to $15.55, up from the previous range of $15.15 to $15.45 provided on January 2, 2025 and the initial guidance range of $14.80 to $15.10.</li>
</ul>
Additional expectations now include:
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<li>Adjusted consolidated operating income growth to be in the range of 11.5 to 13.5 percent, from the previous range of 5 to 6.5 percent;
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<li>U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment operating income growth to be in the range of 14.5 to 16.5 percent, from the previous range of 5 to 6.5 percent;</li>
<li>International Healthcare Solutions segment as reported operating income growth to be flat, from the previous range of 5 to 6.5 percent;
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<li>On a constant currency basis, International Healthcare Solutions segment operating income growth to be approximately 5 percent;</li>
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<li>Net interest expense to be in the range of $290 million to $310 million, from the previous range of $150 million to $170 million; and</li>
<li>Weighted average diluted shares outstanding is expected to be under 196 million, from the previous expectation of approximately 196 million.</li>
</ul>

Cencora Expects 2025 Adjusted EPS Of 15.25-$15.55 Versus Prior Guidance Of $15.15-$15.45 And Consensus of $15.28.

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.73 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.50 by 6.57 percent. This is a 13.72 percent increase over earnings of $3.28 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $81.49 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $78.38 billion by 3.96 percent. This is a 12.78 percent increase over sales of $72.25 billion the same period last year.

Cencora Q1 2025 Adj EPS $3.73 Beats $3.50 Estimate, Sales $81.49B Beat $78.38B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 5, 2025

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.58%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $49.72 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $510.85 today based on a price of $256.50 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Cencora 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $237 to $251.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Cencora, Raises Price Target to $251

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Cencora and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $281.67, accompanied by a high estimate of $301.00 and a low estimate of $237.00. This current average has increased by 4.78% from the previous average price target of $268.83. 
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<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Cencora. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Lisa Gill</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
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<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
<td>$249.00</td>
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<td>David Rodgers</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$292.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
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<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
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<td>Stephanie Davis</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
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<td>John Belton</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Cencora. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cencora compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Cencora's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Cencora's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cencora analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Cencora</h2>
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.
<h3>Key Indicators: Cencora's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Cencora's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 14.69% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Cencora's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 0.0%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 0.43%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cencora's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.01%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Cencora's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 6.79. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Breaking Down Cencora: 6 Analysts Share Their Views

JP Morgan analyst Lisa Gill maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $289 to $301.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Cencora, Raises Price Target to $301

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">High Valuations Prompt Caution</h3>
Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) has climbed significantly, prompting Cramer to caution, &#8220;up too much&#8230; You got to let it come down.&#8221; JMP Securities' Ronald Josey echoed similar concerns, maintaining a Market Outperform rating and raising the price target from $40 to $60 on Nov. 22.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare Stocks In Focus</h3>
Cencora, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) could &#8220;go lower,&#8221; Cramer said, preferring Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>) instead. Cencora has been expanding its portfolio, completing its acquisition of Retina Consultants of America on Jan. 2. The move strengthens its position in specialized healthcare.
For Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), Cramer advised caution, saying he would be &#8220;careful&#8221; with the stock. The company recently reported Phase 3 trial results for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss">CagriSema combination therap</a>y, which showed promising outcomes but the stock is down over 22% in the past month.
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Cencora's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.76 million shares sold short, which is 6.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cencora Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735822818_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cencora has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cencora's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cencora's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.62%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Cencora's Recent Short Interest

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.23%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $43.43 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $447.90 today based on a price of $224.71 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735596907_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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