Cencora Announces Updated Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Outlook
Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) today updated its fiscal year 2026 financial guidance as a result of recent opportunistic share repurchases. Cencora now expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $17.70 to $17.90, up from the previous range of $17.65 to $17.90. The opportunistic share repurchases completed in May align with the Company’s previously disclosed expectation that it will repurchase $1.0 billion in shares of common stock by the end of calendar 2026.
The Company will be participating in upcoming investor discussions in which the updated outlook for fiscal year 2026 will be discussed.
New Share Repurchase Authorization
On May 20, 2026, Cencora’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program allowing the Company to purchase up to an additional $2.0 billion of its outstanding shares of common stock, subject to market conditions. As of May 21, 2026, the Company had $382 million remaining under the share repurchase program that was previously authorized in May 2024.
About Cencora
Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Cencora is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #18 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $300 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at investor.cencora.com.
Cencora’s Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Securities Exchange Act”). Words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “on track,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “sustain,” “synergy,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and speak only as of the date hereof. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on assumptions and estimates that could prove incorrect or could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated. A more detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated is included (i) in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 and elsewhere in that report and (ii) in other reports filed by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by the federal securities laws.

