Cencora, Inc. stock research
FY2025 Q2
Cencora (COR) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2025
Revenue decreased compared to the prior quarter but increased relative to the same quarter last year. Gross profit improved versus both periods, and gross margin strengthened sequentially, though it was lower than the year-ago level.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2025 · FY2025 Q2
Revenue decreased compared to the prior quarter but increased relative to the same quarter last year. Gross profit improved versus both periods, and gross margin strengthened sequentially, though it was lower than the year-ago level.
- Gross profit grew while cost of revenue declined sequentially, indicating a favorable cost relationship relative to revenue in the current quarter.
- Compared to the prior quarter, revenue was lower but gross profit was higher, leading to an improved gross margin. Versus the same quarter last year, revenue and gross profit were both higher, yet the gross margin weakened.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
4.1%
Gross profit
$3.1B
Revenue
$75.5B
Cost of revenue
$72.4B
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.9 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.3 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | $74.2B | $2.4B | $71.8B | 3.2% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $79.1B | $2.5B | $76.6B | 3.2% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $81.5B | $2.6B | $78.9B | 3.1% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $75.5B | $3.1B | $72.4B | 4.1% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Dec 31, 2024
+0.9 pts
Year-over-year change
Mar 31, 2024
+0.3 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
Gross profit grew while cost of revenue declined sequentially, indicating a favorable cost relationship relative to revenue in the current quarter.
Compared to the prior quarter, revenue was lower but gross profit was higher, leading to an improved gross margin. Versus the same quarter last year, revenue and gross profit were both higher, yet the gross margin weakened.
Monitor the trajectory of cost of revenue relative to revenue in subsequent quarters to assess margin stability.