McKesson-3 Stocks to Consider With a Possible Recession on the Table

Economic Sentiment - Investors and consumers are feeling anxious about a potential recession due to an inverted yield curve and a downward revision of GDP growth to -2.8% for Q1 2025 from +4.0% [1][2] Republic Services - Republic Services Inc. (NYSE: RSG) provides essential waste management services, insulating it from declines in consumer spending [4] - The company has shown strong financial performance with a 5.6% year-over-year revenue growth and a 16.4% improvement in net income in the latest quarter [6] - Republic Services has a moderate buy rating with a projected earnings growth of 9.48% and a healthy adjusted free cash flow of nearly $2.2 billion in 2024 [5][6] - The stock has increased nearly 26% in the year ending March 4, and 10 out of 16 analysts have rated it a buy [7] McKesson Corporation - McKesson Corp. (NYSE: MCK) is a major player in the healthcare sector, distributing pharmaceuticals and health supplies, and has seen an 18% year-over-year revenue improvement [9][10] - The company achieved an all-time high stock price in early March after growing more than 20% in the last year, with a projected earnings growth of 11.81% [9][10][12] - McKesson's strategic acquisitions and solid financial footing position it well against potential recession impacts, with 13 out of 15 analysts rating it a buy [11][12] PG&E Corporation - PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG) is a key player in the utilities sector, exceeding its goal of 9,000 new-service customer connections for 2024 by over 50% [13][14] - The company reported operating cash flow of$ 8 billion in 2024, nearly double that of the previous year, and has a projected earnings growth of 9.40% [15] - PG&E's financial position is strong, with its equity needs fully satisfied for a $63 billion capital plan through 2028, despite risks associated with climate change [15]