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McKesson Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $620 Puts at the Bid: 119 @ $56.5 vs 152 OI; Ref=$600.31

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McKesson (NYSE:MCK) 株価情報

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McKesson Corp is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the us engaged in sourcing and distributing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with Cencora and Cardinal Health, the three account for over 90% of the us pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Outside the us market, McKesson engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Canada. Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>B of A Securities raised McKesson Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) price target from $665 to $755. B of A Securities analyst Michael Cherny maintained a Buy rating. McKesson shares closed at $679.33 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BMO Capital slashed the price target for Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>) from $94 to $89. BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintained an Outperform rating. Entergy shares closed at $80.28 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Susquehanna lowered Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) price target from $72 to $40. Susquehanna analyst Medhi Hosseini maintained a Neutral rating. Western Digital shares closed at $34.87 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird cut the price target for Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) from $26 to $18. Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintained a Neutral rating. Capri shares closed at $14.63 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPRI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel cut the price target for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUN#NYSE">FUN</a>) from $64 to $52. Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintained a Buy rating. Six Flags Entertainment shares closed at $32.29 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Morgan Stanley slashed Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) price target from $82 to $71. Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Textron shares settled at $64.52 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler cut Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOO#NASDAQ">SHOO</a>) price target from $35 to $25. Piper Sandler analyst Anna Andreeva maintained a Neutral rating. Steven Madden shares closed at $21.18 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHOO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham slashed CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) price target from $101 to $92. Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained a Buy rating. CarMax shares closed at $60.45 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities cut the price target for American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) from $325 to $274. B of A Securities analyst Kenneth Bruce upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. American Express shares settled at $246.89 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer slashed KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) price target from $850 to $700. Oppenheimer analyst Edward Yang maintained an Outperform rating. KLA shares closed at $656.76 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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B of A Securities analyst Michael Cherny maintains McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $665 to $755.

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Stocks plummeted by more than 10% last week after President Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44653029/trump-tariffs-trigger-wall-street-bloodbath-sp-500-notches-worst-weekly-drop-since-2020">unveiled his new ‘reciprocal' tariff chart</a>, with some heavy importers like Kohl's, Five Below, and Wayfair falling more than 20% on the day. 
It was the worst two days for stocks since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the markets and panic reigned. Investors are left looking for safe havens, with gold and consumer staples, for example, both outperforming the markets in the last couple of weeks.
Dividend-paying stocks are another option. Not only can they protect your investment while you sit out this market drama &#8211; they can pay you while you wait. But it&#8217;s important to be careful when picking dividend stocks because there can be some pitfalls.
Today, let&#8217;s look at five stocks paying stable dividends in sectors that often outperform during drawdowns or economic turbulence.
Investors often look to safe harbors like dividend-paying stocks in times of uncertainty, but there's more to a dividend than just a high yield. You must be cautious when picking stocks for income because not all 5% yielding stocks are equal. One key factor is the dividend payout rate, or DPR. The DPR is the ratio of earnings a company uses to fund its dividend payout. For example, if a company has an 85% DPR, that means 85% of the company's earnings go toward satisfying the dividend. Naturally, companies with lower DPRs have more space to raise payouts in the future, and that's what income-seeking investors want most.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Procter and Gamble Inc.</h2>
Consumer staples are a popular pick for defensive investing. Procter and Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) not only sells essentials with inelastic demand but is one of the strongest dividend-paying stocks on the market. PG belongs to a prestigious club known as the Dividend Aristocrats, which are large-cap companies in the S&amp;P 500 with a history of raising their dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years. Even amongst that group, PG is an exceptional company &#8211; it's raised its dividend payout annually for 69 straight years!
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PG stock has a dividend yield of 2.38%, with a 5% annualized dividend growth rate over the last three years. The DPR is 64%, which may seem high, but PG resides in a low-growth sector and can utilize a more significant portion of earnings to satisfy its dividend. The company posted an 18% profit margin last quarter, superior to competitors like Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark, along with a debt/equity ratio below 1. The stock also just triggered a technical breakout signal with the 50-day moving average crossing over the 200-day.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PepsiCo Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Another Dividend Aristocrat, PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), makes popular soft drinks like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade and snack foods under the Frito-Lay brand. Over 60% of the company's manufacturing occurs in the United States, which should grant it some shelter from tariff woes. It's also raised its dividend annually for 53 straight years and currently yields 3.58%.
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Pepsi's biggest competitor is Coca-Cola, another 50-year dividend booster, but Pepsi has a few advantages that put it ahead for income investors. Pepsi has a lower DPR (77% vs. 83%), higher yield (3.58% vs. 2.79%), and has grown its dividend at a faster rate over the previous three years (7.9% vs. 4.9%). The stock also trades at just 17 times forward earnings and 2.3 times sales, both better figures than Coca-Cola.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nucor Corp.&nbsp;</h2>
Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Trump's tariffs, as the company manufactures most of its steel and iron products domestically and has had little pushback to price raises to start 2025. Nucor also has a 52-year history of raising its dividend, which currently yields 2% and has a very manageable 26.2% DPR. It's been a brutal 12 months for the company, which saw its stock cut in half from its 2024 highs. But the Relative Strength Index (RSI) just hit an Oversold trigger, so it&#8217;s worth reexamining this beaten-down name.
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Nucor has profit margins similar to American competitors like Steel Dynamics and Reliance Steel. Still, it pays a superior yield and has an impressive 8.2% dividend growth rate over the last three years. The stock trades at 10 times forward earnings and just 0.82 times sales, and its 18% decline in the previous month could present dividend seekers with a buying opportunity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Altria Group Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Not everyone will feel comfortable investing in a company that manufactures cigarettes. But if you're looking for a dividend yield in uncertain times, Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) is a stock that stands out for its strong payout and, yes, an addictive product with inelastic demand. The company distributes the Marlboro brand of tobacco, Black and Milds, and smokeless products like Skoal and Copenhagen.
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For Altria, 2024 was one of its best years in a decade, thanks to a 20% stock price jump and solid earnings growth. The company has profit margins of over 50% and a tiny P/E ratio at 8.8. And did we mention the dividend? MO yields a whopping 7% and has raised its payout for 56 years. Despite the impressive yield, Altria's DPR is just 62.3%, making it manageable despite the hefty obligation. MO shares also earned an 89.76 Momentum score from Benzinga Edge, a rare feat for a tobacco company.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">McKesson Corp.&nbsp;</h2>
McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) was among the few stocks to rally during the tariff tantrum on April 2, jumping 3% and building its year-to-date gain over 25%. Healthcare stocks are another safe harbor during uncertain periods, and investors have been flocking to McKesson, which is well-positioned to continue its substantial dividend boosts.
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MCK shares yield only 0.41%, but the dividend payout is $2.84 annually since the share price equals $700. While the yield seems paltry, the company has been aggressively boosting it over the last three years. Dividend growth exceeded 14% annually during the period, yet the DPR is still just 13%, giving the company plenty of room for future dividend raises. McKesson doesn't have the reputation of the Dividend Aristocrats mentioned above. Still, it does have 17 straight years of payout increases under its belt, and the stock trades at a reasonable 19.5 times forward earnings.
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McKesson shares are trading higher after Mizuho raised its price target on the stock from $630 to $690.

Mizuho analyst Steven Valiquette maintains McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $630 to $690.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on McKesson, Raises Price Target to $690

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 1,200 points on Thursday.
Shares of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY25 sales guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LW/earnings">above estimates</a>.
Lamb Weston reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 87 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.52 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.49 billion.
Lamb Weston shares jumped 10% to $59.52 on Thursday.
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<li>Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAK#NYSE">NAK</a>) gained 12% to $1.0250.</li>
<li>Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKBL#NASDAQ">SKBL</a>) shares rose 7.1% to $11.10.</li>
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<li>Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMS#NYSE">FMS</a>) rose 4.2% to $25.76.</li>
<li>McKesson Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) gained 4% to $721.00. McKesson, on Wednesday, completed acquisition of PRISM Vision Holdings, LLC.</li>
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MCK IS UP OVER 14 POINTS AFTER THE TRADEPULSE ALERT
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Mckesson Inc. (MCK) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:171 AM on April 2nd a significant trading signal occurred for McKesson, Inc. (MCK) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $681.16. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in McKesson&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in McKesson&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for MCK, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.&nbsp;
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After Market Close UPDATE: The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $681.16. The returns on the High price ($695.23) and Close price ($693.51) after the Power Inflow are respectively 2.1% and 1.8%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. They were close today but that is not always the case.
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McKesson Shares Up Over 2% After Key Signal

Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright maintains McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $642 to $745.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on McKesson, Raises Price Target to $745

McKesson Corporation Acquires An Approximate 80% Controlling Interest In PRISM Vision Holdings For ~$850M

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MCK usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for McKesson. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $740,923, and 9 are calls, amounting to $870,830.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $540.0 to $720.0 for McKesson during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for McKesson's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of McKesson's whale activity within a strike price range from $540.0 to $720.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>McKesson 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743535850_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$116.2</td>
<td>$109.7</td>
<td>$113.3</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$339.9K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$58.0</td>
<td>$56.9</td>
<td>$56.9</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$256.0K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$115.6</td>
<td>$113.3</td>
<td>$113.3</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$124.6K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$44.7</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$665.00</td>
<td>$82.6K</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McKesson</h3>
McKesson Corp is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the us engaged in sourcing and distributing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with Cencora and Cardinal Health, the three account for over 90% of the us pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Outside the us market, McKesson engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Canada. Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
In light of the recent options history for McKesson, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of McKesson</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 370,744, the price of MCK is up by 0.01%, reaching $673.05.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on McKesson</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $691.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on McKesson, which currently sits at a price target of $691. 
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Options

Smart Money Is Betting Big In MCK Options

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>IRON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKRO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>839</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$124.6K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding IRON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRON#NASDAQ">IRON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NASDAQ">VRNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 59 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 6708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 302 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 8768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AKRO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $532.0 per contract. There were 839 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $690.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1236.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 24 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 1454 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $3280.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 654 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $680.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $124.6K, with a price of $11330.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 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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Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock

HIMS

IRON

MRNA

VRNA

10 Health Care Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

McKesson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.09 million shares sold short, which is 1.67% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.16 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>McKesson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743523219_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for McKesson has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing McKesson'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, McKesson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.56%, which means the company has less 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around McKesson?

McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.73%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $83.15 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCK: If an investor had bought $100 of MCK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,042.86 today based on a price of $663.47 for MCK at the time of writing.
<h3>McKesson's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742566508_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter maintains McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $641 to $691.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on McKesson, Raises Price Target to $691

McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 21.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.34%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $81.20 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MCK: If an investor had bought $1000 of MCK stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $5,223.62 today based on a price of $647.88 for MCK at the time of writing.
<h3>McKesson's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741616114_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning McKesson Stock In The Last 5 Years

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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$81.9K</td>
<td>541</td>
<td align="right">474</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>42</td>
<td align="right">88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>148</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRPT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$91.7K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$120.4K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $48.00 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 $81.9K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDGL#NASDAQ">MDGL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 50 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $380.00 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 $74.5K, with a price of $2970.0 per contract. There were 42 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88 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 call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $295.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1387.0 per contract. There were 148 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TGTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGTX#NASDAQ">TGTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 324 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $1315.0 per contract. There were 2612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SRPT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 79 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $1020.0 per contract. There were 86 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.7K, with a price of $18346.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 324 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $960.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.4K, with a price of $12040.0 per contract. There were 79 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 324 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $5455.0 per contract. There were 1141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 387 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 6 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $5383.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 688 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $590.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $5258.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 0 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.27%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $75.36 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCK: If an investor had bought $100 of MCK stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $347.63 today based on a price of $593.69 for MCK at the time of writing.
<h3>McKesson's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739835009_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

McKesson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.14% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.49 million shares sold short, which is 1.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.21 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>McKesson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739817916_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for McKesson 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 McKesson'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>, McKesson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.71%, which means the company has less 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>
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Peering Into McKesson's Recent Short Interest

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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McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.52% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.92%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $75.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCK: If an investor had bought $100 of MCK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,621.13 today based on a price of $595.69 for MCK at the time of writing.
<h3>McKesson's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739200510_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:21 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$620.00	Jan 16, 2026	270	1	119	1	152	TRADE	BULLISH
11:59 AMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$620.00	Jan 16, 2026	270	120	120	65	186	TRADE	BULLISH