Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of computations for basic and diluted earnings per common share

The computations for basic and diluted earnings or loss per common share are as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Six Months Ended September 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Income from continuing operations	$	310	$	627	$	846	$	1,122
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(43)		(50)		(90)		(100)
Income from continuing operations attributable to McKesson Corporation	267		577		756		1,022
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—		—		(3)		(1)
Net income attributable to McKesson Corporation	$	267	$	577	$	753	$	1,021
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	154.1		162.0		155.1		162.0
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options	0.2		—		0.2		—
Restricted stock units (1)	1.5		1.2		1.6		1.2
Diluted	155.8		163.2		156.9		163.2
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to McKesson: (2)
Diluted
Continuing operations	$	1.71	$	3.54	$	4.82	$	6.26
Discontinued operations	—		—		(0.02)		—
Total	$	1.71	$	3.54	$	4.80	$	6.26
Basic
Continuing operations	$	1.73	$	3.56	$	4.87	$	6.31
Discontinued operations	—		—		(0.02)		(0.01)
Total	$	1.73	$	3.56	$	4.85	$	6.30

(1)Includes dilutive effect from restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and performance-based stock units.

(2)Certain computations may reflect rounding adjustments.