McKesson Corporation vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? McKesson Corporation trades at $895.01 (market cap $105.14B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $710.01. The key difference: McKesson Corporation pays a 0.42% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, McKesson Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCK | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $105.14B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $995.69 | $710.71 |
52-Week Low | $659.01 | $580.93 |
Enterprise Value | $111.67B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.42% | — |
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McKesson is a leading wholesaler of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health, the three account for well over 90% of the U.S. pharmaceutical wholesale industry. McKesson is currently divesting from its pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Europe and Canada in order to redeploy capital to strategic growth areas in the U.S. (oncology network and ecosystem, and biopharma services). Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
Read more on MCK →VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.
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