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Capital Return Program

Cencora, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42

Cencora repurchased $1 billion of its shares during the period covered by the fiscal third-quarter reporting. The company also continues to return capital through dividends. The buybacks accompanied the increase in fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $17.75-$17.95.

Key facts

• Director Ellen Cooper received 97 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 31, 2026, in lieu of a $30,000 quarterly cash retainer, with the RSUs valued at $311.34 per share and increasing her direct holdings to 893 shares that are deferred until she leaves the board. source
• Cencora's shares rose 3.37% in pre-market trading after results and guidance changes, per one report. source
• MarketWatch reported Cencora's stock rose 2.46% to $325.01 on Thursday, marking the second consecutive day of gains. source