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Eric Percher

Nephron Research · covers Healthcare

Period: Reporting periods mapped to calendar 2024 Q3 – 2026 Q2 (8 quarters).

Questions
32on tracked calls
Challenge rate
0%none of 32 questions
Companies
5questioned at least once
Reporting periods
8with questions

These figures cover the whole profile: every tracked question, all reporting periods.

How to read these numbers

Challenge rate is the share of questions that pushed back, pressed for specifics or questioned management’s assumptions. It describes how questions were asked on the calls tracked here; it does not measure whether any view turned out to be right.

Rounding. Rates are rounded to whole percentages, so a small share can show as 0% even when some questions were challenging. The count beside each rate is exact; “none of N questions” means no question was challenging.

No questions recorded. “—” means there is nothing to calculate: no questions were recorded for that period on the calls tracked here. It does not mean there was no activity.

Fewer than 3 questions. A company-level rate is withheld when fewer than 3 questions were recorded for that company; the questions are still counted everywhere else.

Small samples. Profiles with fewer than 10 questions are marked Limited sample.

Reporting periods. Questions are grouped by the calendar quarter each company’s fiscal reporting period maps to, not by the date of the call. Periods without a calendar mapping are listed separately under their fiscal label.

Questions asked

Grouped by company, most questions first. Open a company to read its questions, newest reporting period first.

Showing 32 of 32 questions from 5 companies

CAHCardinal Health8 questions · 8 reporting periods · 0 of 8 challenging
CAH company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

compare the investment priorities for fiscal year '27 relative to where you were as we entered '26

Capex InvestmentM&ATranscript · FY2026 Q4 →
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CEO said the investment framework is unchanged, concentrated in faster-growing, more specialized and fragmented areas (Specialty MSOs, at-Home), and that capacity additions are tied to the long-term plan and automation, not a build-it-and-they-will-come approach.

Calendar 2026 Q1

I'd like to get a little bit more on Navista and ION and the impairment

M&ACompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q3 →
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CEO explained the shift from nonequity to equity MSO model, noting the market favored equity arrangements. Broader Specialty and oncology strategy remains unchanged with 20%+ and 30%+ growth respectively.

Calendar 2025 Q4

Can you give us a bit more on capital allocation and maybe also the capacity or opportunity for further transactions

Capital AllocationM&ATranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Aaron noted $750M baseline buyback completed, $600-650M CapEx on track, leverage back within 2.75-3.25x target range. Jason emphasized strategy not predicated on significant M&A. Smaller bolt-on MSO acquisitions possible. At-Home market remains fragmented. Will be opportunistic on additional repurchases. Cash at lower end historically but flexibility from multiple levers.

Calendar 2025 Q3

help us understand maybe some of the cadence you saw in Q1, that pull-through and then expectation for the remainder of the year

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Aaron detailed at-Home up 51% (with ADS), Nuclear up 17%, OptiFreight up 21%. ADS synergies realizing faster than planned. Core at-Home strength in urology, CGM, enteral. Jason emphasized both core and acquisition are significant contributors, not just M&A driven.

Calendar 2025 Q2

So I'd be interested to hear what they may be adding in terms of capabilities or opportunities versus what you're adding. And then, Aaron, what I'd ask you, I know we don't have accretion beyond th...

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Jason described urology as enterprise sweet spot spanning Specialty Networks, Nuclear (PSMA therapies), and at-Home Solutions. Solaris brings $1.5B revenue, <1/3 drug spend, diverse ancillary revenue. Aaron sized EBITDA at ~$125M, cash outlay $1.9B for 75% stake, $2.4B enterprise value.

Calendar 2025 Q1

how does the action to offset for Cardinal brand differ from national brand? And is there a general expectation of ability to pass

Trade TariffsPricingTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Jason clarified majority of $200-300M remaining exposure will be addressed through pricing, primarily on Cardinal brand. National brand is largely pass-through/fee-for-service.

Calendar 2024 Q4

Can you tell us is the Cardinal brand still growing? Has there been any change in trajectory

DemandCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Jason confirmed Cardinal brand still growing. Weakness in respiratory/lab products not impacting at-Home. At-Home revenue up 13% with strong CGM and urology growth.

Calendar 2024 Q3

can we check that assumption? And then, relative to GL1 -- GLP-1 inventory, have you been able to optimize as growth stabilizes

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Jason confirmed GLP-1 inventory levels are static and low, not a meaningful driver of earnings or cash flow. GLP-1 contributed 5% of 16% revenue growth.

CORCencora8 questions · 8 reporting periods · 0 of 8 challenging
COR company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

Could you remind us your business, the focus on covered entities and on pharma.

Regulation PolicyCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q3 →
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Bob emphasized the breadth of Cencora's customer base and said 340B changes would have varied puts and takes across the business rather than being uniformly negative. He declined to size the impact until something is actually implemented.

Calendar 2026 Q1

when you sit across from a manufacturer and you have a discussion whether it has been AMP or where we are this year with the price reductions

PricingCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Bob emphasized distribution services contribute approximately $80 billion annually to healthcare system efficiency. Value proposition includes technology, automation, security, and data analytics. Not automatic, requires commercial negotiation, but decades of investment support confidence.

Calendar 2025 Q4

can you remind us maybe how the OneOnco acquisition contribution flows in at the segment level versus what you gave us at total company being neutral

M&AGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Jim clarified: first 4 months had 35% equity method (below OI line, small number). Last 8 months of fiscal year at operating income level. OneOncology contribution expected to ramp through the year from organic and inorganic growth.

Calendar 2025 Q3

your perspective on what is enabling the pivot to 5% to 8% growth in '26 and enables the long-term guide at that level

DemandGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Jim attributed Q4 international decline entirely to PharmaLex. World Courier rebounded with revenue and profit growth. Alliance performing well especially in 3PL. More tailored portfolio plus easier comps support 5-8% long-term guide.

Calendar 2025 Q2

you've had 3 months to process the full spectrum of potential policies. Any thoughts on potential impact across brand versus generic

Regulation PolicyPricingTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Jim reiterated no material financial impacts. Bob added they are not changing sourcing practices, monitoring risk of generic shortages and patient access disruption. Playing education role in Washington on supply chain implications.

Calendar 2025 Q1

can you help us with your view of the profit stream? And we've talked a lot about the opportunity

M&ACompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Bob expressed confidence in MSO income streams but did not break out drug vs medical or government vs commercial. Highlighted clinical trial services at RCA as expansion opportunity into OneOncology.

Calendar 2024 Q4

I'd be interested in your perspectives on the challenges we've seen in practice management 20 years ago and physician enablement more recently

M&ACompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Bob highlighted physician leadership, value creation through clinical trials and analytics, and long-term pathway for new physicians. Jim confirmed RCA details start in Q2 reporting.

Calendar 2024 Q3

are you seeing an uptick in Q3 versus first half where you're serving specialty pharmacies

DemandRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Bennett clarified no deviation or acceleration, the specialty strength in physician practices and health systems is a continuation of multi-year trends.

HIMSHims & Hers Health, Inc.7 questions · 7 reporting periods · 0 of 7 challenging
HIMS company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

how much of that may be a bolus that was waiting versus the ability to maintain it

Subscriber GrowthDemandTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Andrew attributed growth to the weight-loss assortment pivot and men's hormonal reacceleration; Yemi confirmed Eucalyptus (~$40M) is included but the guide is driven mainly by domestic acceleration.

Calendar 2026 Q1

walk us through the brand manufacturer value proposition that you're expanding when you're out in the marketplace

Competitive DynamicsProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Andrew answered directly, framing HIMS as the distribution front door innovative pharma/biotech/device partners need to reach consumers.

Calendar 2025 Q4

I'd like to ask your perspective on the composition of the international business as we look out a year

Geographic ExpansionM&ATranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Andrew said the international mix will converge toward the diversified U.S. model over time and expects brand relationships with drug makers to stay consistent.

Calendar 2025 Q3

ask if you're still on path for $725 million for the year or better and a little bit of context

Revenue GrowthDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Okupe reaffirmed the $725M-or-greater weight-loss target, citing continued strength in both oral offerings (broader eligibility, lower price) and GLP-1s.

Calendar 2025 Q2

we see a value of $190 million this quarter, down from $230 million. It sounds like there's some revenue headwind

DemandGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Yemi said the step-down reflects offboarding commercial GLP-1 dosages; remaining oral and personalized sema products drive renewed growth with a Q4 rev-rec acceleration.

Calendar 2025 Q1

So how do you approach the opportunity for growth in personal lines?

Product LaunchRegulation PolicyTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Andrew said personalized semaglutide stays under the 503A exemption but is limited to clinically necessary cases, framing it as additive; direct.

Calendar 2024 Q4

what happens to the patients and subscribers currently on the commercial product?

Regulation PolicyDemandTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Andrew directly acknowledged customers on commercial dosing must be notified to seek alternatives, with the transition built into guidance, candid and direct.

MCKMcKesson Corporation7 questions · 7 reporting periods · 0 of 7 challenging
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Calendar 2026 Q2

What do you view as the market’s growth versus your growth, given the assets and specialties that you’re in?

Revenue GrowthCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2027 Q1 →
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Brian attributed 24% ex-FCS segment growth to organic market growth, same-store visit gains, and physician recruitment; Kenny said 15% organic is sustainable to the long-term target.

Calendar 2025 Q4

it feels like the distributor value prop has held up very strong in the face of IRA

Regulation PolicyCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q3 →
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Brian provided detailed policy assessment: IRA Part D first 10 drugs live in January with constructive manufacturer conversations; MFN largely niche cash-paying population; GLOBE exempts IRA drugs, covers only 25% of ZIP codes and 35% of oncology Medicare, with rebate mechanism going direct from manufacturer to Medicare without impacting provider reimbursement.

Calendar 2025 Q3

There are several macro indicators of specialty volume treatment acuity that have expanded the last 2 quarters

DemandCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Brian confirmed strong oncology volumes from existing footprint plus new partners, with more complicated patients treated as network matures. Britt explained market decisions involve entering or exiting markets based on strategic alignment, 2 exits this quarter plus an equity investment gain totaling $51M.

Calendar 2025 Q2

Is this now a segment where we should look at the full year guidance and expect that it's really going to be difficult

Guidance ReliabilityRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Britt emphasized consistent operating performance driven by utilization, program maturity, and new product launches, with continued investment in adjacencies supporting long-term growth.

Calendar 2025 Q1

I'm curious to hear if the step-up in guidance reflects that you believe the macro environment stays that strong

Guidance ReliabilityRevenue GrowthTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Brian attributed growth to differentiated platforms and strategic customer wins. Britt detailed core pharma growth assumption of 6% to 9% ex-acquisitions, with acquisitions contributing 6% to 7%.

Calendar 2024 Q4

How much of that do you attribute to the macro trends versus what is unique about your specialty business

DemandCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Brian confirmed stable utilization and strong oncology growth with 6% same-store visits, attributing performance to differentiated specialty assets and scale.

Calendar 2024 Q3

there was some questioning of whether there was inventory build of GLP-1s in the prior quarter

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Britt spoke to demand-driven working capital management but gave no specific visibility metrics.

CVSCVS Health2 questions · 2 reporting periods · 0 of 2 challenging
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Calendar 2025 Q3

clarify the extent to which you're seeing pressure from adoption of TrueCost versus change in mix

PricingCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Shah definitively stated pressure is not from TrueCost but from three factors: slower GLP-1 compounding volume return, autoimmune category shifts, and HIV category product changes.

Calendar 2025 Q2

It's proven harder to draw a line in the sand on delivery HBR. Can you speak to visibility at this point of the year

MarginCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Newman confirmed all HS guidance reduction from HCD. Noted 2H earnings roughly evenly split between quarters with slight Q4 tilt. Shah reported strong 2026 selling season and high 90s retention.

Challenge rate by company

Every company this analyst questioned, most questions first. A company-level rate is shown from 3 questions; below that it is withheld.

CompanyQuestionsChallenge rate
CAH Cardinal Health80%none of 8 questions
COR Cencora80%none of 8 questions
HIMS Hims & Hers Health, Inc.70%none of 7 questions
MCK McKesson Corporation70%none of 7 questions
CVS CVS Health2—Rate withheld: fewer than 3 questions
  • CAH
    Cardinal Health · 8 questions
    0%none of 8 questions
  • COR
    Cencora · 8 questions
    0%none of 8 questions
  • HIMS
    Hims & Hers Health, Inc. · 7 questions
    0%none of 7 questions
  • MCK
    McKesson Corporation · 7 questions
    0%none of 7 questions
  • CVS
    CVS Health · 2 questions
    —rate withheld: under 3 questions

Activity by reporting period

Questions recorded for each calendar quarter that companies’ reporting periods map to (not the call date), with the challenge rate for that period. Periods inside the range with no questions are shown as “No questions recorded”.

Questions by calendar reporting period
Calendar periodQuestionsChallenge rateCompanies
2024 Q330%none of 3 questions3
2024 Q440%none of 4 questions4
2025 Q140%none of 4 questions4
2025 Q250%none of 5 questions5
2025 Q350%none of 5 questions5
2025 Q440%none of 4 questions4
2026 Q130%none of 3 questions3
2026 Q240%none of 4 questions4
  1. 2024 Q33 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 3 questions) · 3 companies
  2. 2024 Q44 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 4 companies
  3. 2025 Q14 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 4 companies
  4. 2025 Q25 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 5 questions) · 5 companies
  5. 2025 Q35 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 5 questions) · 5 companies
  6. 2025 Q44 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 4 companies
  7. 2026 Q13 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 3 questions) · 3 companies
  8. 2026 Q24 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 4 companies

Topics

Topics tagged on this analyst’s questions.

  • Competitive Dynamics13
  • Demand11
  • M&A9
  • Revenue Growth6
  • Regulation Policy5
  • Guidance Reliability5
  • Pricing4
  • Product Launch2
  • Margin2
  • Inventory2
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  • Capex Investment1
  • Capital Allocation1
  • Subscriber Growth1
  • Geographic Expansion1
  • Trade Tariffs1