Cencora (NYSE:COR) Stock

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Cencora is one of three domestic leading pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health constitute over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.

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Cencora's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.06 million shares sold short, which is 5.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cencora Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748548872_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cencora has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cencora's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cencora's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.40%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TEM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$71.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>GILD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
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<td>REGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$119.6K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>705</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VEEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>534</td>
<td>589</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>379</td>
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<td>MDT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>883</td>
<td>372</td>
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<td>AMGN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>985</td>
<td>344</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABBV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>319</td>
</tr>
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<td>COR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>762</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 89 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.1K, with a price of $799.0 per contract. There were 2196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1320 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.0K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 2289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1083 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GILD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 958 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 1139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 960 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding REGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $630.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.6K, with a price of $2600.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 705 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VEEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 212 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.7K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 589 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 224 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 1879 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 379 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 79 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.5K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 883 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 372 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 134 contract(s) at a $295.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 985 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 344 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABBV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 137 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 5038 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 319 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 135 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.53%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $54.16 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $313.24 today based on a price of $279.60 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747237519_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $330 to $355.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Cencora, Raises Price Target to $355

Baird analyst David Rodgers maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $314 to $350.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Cencora, Raises Price Target to $350

Cencora, Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) on Wednesday reported second-quarter 2025 sales increased 10.3% to $75.5 billion, missing the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $75.68 billion</a>, primarily due to an 11.4% increase in revenue within the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment.
U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue was $68.3 billion, due to overall market growth primarily driven by unit volume growth, including increased sales of products labeled for diabetes and/or weight loss in the GLP-1 class and specialty products to physician practices and health systems.
The company reported adjusted EPS of $4.42, up 16.3% year over year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45247410/cencora-reports-fiscal-2025-second-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $4.11</a>.
Adjusted gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $2.9 billion, a 15.2% year-over-year increase, due to the increase in gross profit in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment, offset in part by the decrease in gross profit in the International Healthcare Solutions segment. 
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Adjusted gross profit margin was 3.86%, an increase of 16 basis points. Adjusted operating income was $1.2 billion, a 15.3% increase, driven by an increase in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment, partially offset by a decrease in the International Healthcare Solutions segment. Margin was 1.58% in the fiscal 2025 second quarter, an increase of seven basis points when compared to the prior year quarter.
Guidance:&nbsp;Cencora updated its fiscal year 2025 financial guidance to reflect stronger earnings growth in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment and a lower contribution from the International Healthcare Solutions segment.
Cencora expects adjusted diluted EPS of $15.70-$15.95, up from prior guidance of $15.30-$15.60, compared to the consensus of $15.46.
International Healthcare Solutions segment revenue growth to be in the range of 3%-4%, down from the previous range of 4%-5%.
Adjusted consolidated operating income growth to be between 13.5%-15.5%, up from the previous range of 11.5%-13.5%.
COR Price Action: Cencora stock is up 4.71% at $304.505 at publication on Wednesday.
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UBS analyst Kevin Caliendo maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $298 to $335.

UBS Maintains Buy on Cencora, Raises Price Target to $335

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.82%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $55.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $311.04 today based on a price of $286.10 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745505017_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Cencora Stock In The Last 5 Years

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 9.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.01%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $55.54 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COR: If an investor had bought $1000 of COR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $5,708.54 today based on a price of $286.70 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744923611_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Cencora Stock In The Last 10 Years

B of A Securities analyst Michael Funk maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $270 to $285.

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Stocks that delivered standout gains in the first quarter have held their ground through the opening week of the second quarter, showing resilience as the broader market sank under pressure from tariffs and softening earnings outlooks.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterly Stars In A Cloudy Market</h3>
Let's break it down:
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<li>CVS Health soared 50.9% in Q1, posting its best quarterly gain since 1975. While the S&amp;P 500 dropped 10% in the first week of April, CVS is only down 5% in Q2.</li>
<li>Philip Morris jumped 31.9% last quarter, reaching multiple record highs and logging its second-best quarter since going public in 2008. PM is down 4.8% thus far in April.</li>
<li>Newmont rode the gold wave. With gold prices up 19%, the mining giant surged 29.7%, its strongest 3-month performance since early 2020. NEM fell 7.2% in Q2, yet showed a more contained drop than the broader market.</li>
<li>Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen, posted a 23.8% rise, and remains up 0.2% this month, dodging the tariff-driven downturn.</li>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals climbed 21% in Q1, and has stayed flat so far in Q2, showing impressive stability in biotech.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">But How Much More Room To Run?</h3>
Despite their impressive runs, future gains may be limited. Analyst consensus shows only Newmont and CVS have potential upside of 25.8% and 13.2%, respectively, based on median price targets. 
For the others, the path forward looks far less compelling. With valuations already stretched and macroeconomic risks mounting — from renewed trade tensions to signs of weakening corporate margins — the potential for further gains could quickly evaporate if analysts begin slashing forecasts in the coming weeks.
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<th>Q1 2025 Price Change</th>
<th>YTD Price Change</th>
<th>Median Target Upside</th>
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<td>CVS Health (CVS)</td>
<td>+50.9%</td>
<td>+43.71%</td>
<td>+13.16%</td>
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<td>Philip Morris (PM)</td>
<td>+31.9%</td>
<td>+26.02%</td>
<td>+2.86%</td>
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<td>Newmont Corporation (NEM)</td>
<td>+29.7%</td>
<td>+21.77%</td>
<td>+25.77%</td>
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<td>Cencora Inc. (COR)</td>
<td>+23.8%</td>
<td>+23.78%</td>
<td>+0.68%</td>
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<td>Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)</td>
<td>+21.0%</td>
<td>+19.20%</td>
<td>+6.66%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of April 7, 2025</figcaption></figure>
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The portfolio manager of AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWS#NYSE">CWS</a>) shares why his company's ETF is outperforming the market and many other<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs"> ETFs in 2025.</a>
Beating the Market: AdvisorShares Portfolio Strategist Eddy Elfenbein highlighted the ETF he runs that beat the market in 2025 during an exclusive interview with Benzinga at Future Proof Citywide.
"We're beating the market this year," Elfenbein told Benzinga. He said it helps that the market has been "nervous" this year, pushing the nine-year-old ETF to have a five-star Morningstar rating.
"We have a lot of conservative stocks."
Elfenbein said that's where investors want to be right now and that the ETF is "at the right place at the right time."
The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF often holds around 25 stocks. Here are the current top five holdings and the percentage of assets they make up.
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<li>Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>): 4.8%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): 4.7%</li>
<li>Rollins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): 4.5%</li>
<li>American Water Works (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>): 4.5%</li>
<li>Heico Crop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>): 4.4%</li>
</ul>
The portfolio manager told Benzinga that the goal of the ETF was to follow the market and create a product that puts investors first. Elfenbein said the ETF has low turnover, is tax efficient, and focuses on transparency.
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Advice for Investors: With the stock market experiencing high volatility in 2025, Elfenbein provided some advice for investors during the interview.
"The most important thing to have as an investor is a long-term focus," Elfenbein said.
The portfolio manager said the market has experienced a recent 10% pullback from the highs, which sounds bad but is less than the annual average one-year pullback of 14% each year from top to bottom.
"The key is riding those out, not letting your emotions get the best of you."
Elfenbein said it's important not to panic and head for the exits as investors because of some volatility. "Keep a level head and have good stocks that will weather the storm."
Price Action: The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF is up 1.8% year-to-date in 2025, beating the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is down 2.8% year-to-date in 2025.
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EXCLUSIVE: AdvisorShares Portfolio Manager Says Market 'Nervous' In 2025, Encourages Investors To Have 'Long-Term Focus'

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 7.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.31%. Currently, Cencora has a market capitalization of $52.20 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COR: If an investor had bought $1000 of COR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $5,371.18 today based on a price of $269.48 for COR at the time of writing.
<h3>Cencora's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742998508_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $276.5, along with a high estimate of $301.00 and a low estimate of $251.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.64% from the previous average price target of $261.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741986021_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Cencora is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Baxter</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$274.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Belton</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Luebchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lisa Gill</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Cencora. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cencora compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Cencora's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Cencora analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Cencora</h2>
Cencora is one of three domestic leading pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health constitute over 90% of the us pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Cencora's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Cencora's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 12.78% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Cencora's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.6% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 112.0%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cencora's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.72% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Cencora's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 35.96. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What Analysts Are Saying About Cencora Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter maintains Cencora (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $251 to $274.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Cencora, Raises Price Target to $274

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