Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)
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- symbol WBA
- Rev/Share 175.8419
- Book/Share 8.3972
- PB 1.3672
- Debt/Equity 4.2383
- CurrentRatio 0.6108
- ROIC -0.0925
- MktCap 9728302500.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.6608
- PFCF 17.0373
- PE -1.6821
- Debt/Assets 0.4292
- DivYield 0.0444
- ROE -0.5457
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 4
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | WBA | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Sell | $11 | $9 | Feb. 28, 2025 |
News
Don't Bet on Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock in June
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Drugstore stock Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has been seeing muted price action for the past few months, ever since news that Sycamore Partners is taking the company private in a $10 billion deal.
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Avoid These Dividend Disasters Before It's Too Late
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Dividend stocks are facing many big risks. The high interest rates, trade war, and AI revolution could lead to many dividend cuts. I discuss what this all means for dividend investors.
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Walgreens Opens New Micro-Fulfillment Center in Brooklyn Park
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WBA expands micro-fulfillment with a new facility in Brooklyn Park, MN. This will support nearly 200 Walgreens stores across the Midwest.
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Walgreens Ups Use of Robotics With New Micro-Fulfillment Center
Published: May 20, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens says it is boosting its investment in robotics with its new Minnesota-based micro-fulfillment center. The center, announced Tuesday (May 20), is based in the town of Brooklyn Park and will support nearly 200 Walgreens locations throughout the Midwest, including 145 in Minnesota alone, processing a projected 13 million prescriptions each year.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
In the most recent trading session, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) closed at $11.18, indicating a +0.45% shift from the previous trading day.
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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Retail and Wholesale Names
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Walgreens Reportedly Upping Use of Robot-Powered Pharmacies
Published: May 12, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens is reportedly increasing its use of robots to fill prescriptions for its retail locations. Company officials told CNBC in a report Sunday (May 11) that the pharmacy hopes to have its 11 micro-fulfillment centers serving more than 5,000 stores before the year's end.
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Why Is Walgreens (WBA) Up 2.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens (WBA) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Insider Buying Surges in May. Especially These 5 Stocks
Published: May 07, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
The Securities Act of 1934 established many of the US rules for the securities market in the aftermath of the 1929 Stock Market Crash that ushered in The Great Depression.
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Not Selling in May? Avoid These 25 Underperforming Stocks
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
With May just getting underway, now is a good time to dive into the worst stocks to own this month, so traders can avoid any potential downfalls.
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Walgreens Encourages Safe Drug Disposal on National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, 2025
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Drug take-back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. Walgreens has more than 1,500 kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C. These kiosks are a convenient way to ensure medications are not accidentally or intentionally misused.
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Walgreens to pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, Justice Department says
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve claims that the company illegally filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance: Last Change To Buy
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens Boots Alliance faces significant challenges, including declining margins, rising labor costs, and fierce competition from online pharmacies and retail giants like Amazon and Walmart. The proposed $11.45 per share acquisition by Sycamore Partners, with an additional potential $3 per share, offers a 37% premium over the current share price. Despite a 4.1% revenue increase, profits remain elusive due to substantial write-downs and weaker sales of high-margin non-prescription items.
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Walgreens Continues Turnaround Efforts Ahead of Planned Acquisition by Private Equity Firm
Published: April 08, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) saw its second-quarter fiscal 2025 sales increase and its operating loss drop as it continues its turnaround plan and prepares to be acquired. The retail pharmacy company said in a Tuesday (April 8) earnings release that during the quarter ended Feb. 28, its sales rose 4.
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Measuring WBA Merger, HUM "Bonds Play," CVS & UNH Options Trades
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Spencer Hakimian believes the healthcare sector will withstand the tariff storm well compared to other industries. On specific stocks, he doesn't expect much movement from Walgreens (WBA) after its top line earnings beat, but he expects the planned merger to shake market movement.
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Walgreens (WBA) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Walgreens (WBA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended February 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.20 per share a year ago.
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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
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WBA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WBA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Class Action: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Walgreens Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 31, 2025 - WBA
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/walgreens-boots-alliance-inc-lawsuit-submission-form-2?prid=139976&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Class Action: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Walgreens Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 31, 2025 - WBA
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/walgreens-boots-alliance-inc-lawsuit-submission-form-2?prid=139218&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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WBA Deadline: WBA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Published: March 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) between April 2, 2020 and January 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 31, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So What: If you purchased Walgreens common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Walgreens to pay more than $2.85 million to settle US overbilling charges
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Walgreens will pay more than $2.85 million to settle whistleblower allegations that the pharmacy overbilled Medicaid programs in Georgia and Massachusetts for generic medications, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday.
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Walgreens Agrees to Pay About $2.8 Million to Resolve Medicaid-Overbilling Allegations
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Walgreens agreed to pay about $2.8 million to the federal government and the states of Massachusetts and Georgia to settle allegations that the company inflated prices for generic medications covered by Medicaid.
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Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – WBA
Published: March 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. ("Walgreens" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WBA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and Certain Officers - WBA
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. ("Walgreens" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:WBA) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and docketed under 25-cv-01058, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Walgreens common stock between April 2, 2020 and January 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations …
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WBA STOCKHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz and Grossman, LLC Announces that Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Investors with Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit!
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. ("Walgreens" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:WBA) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Walgreens securities between April 2, 2020 and January 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period").
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Should You Buy Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Before It Goes Private?
Published: March 27, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA -0.14%) may not be a publicly traded stock for much longer.
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Shareholders that lost money on Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.(WBA) Urged to Join Class Action - Contact The Gross Law Firm to Learn More
Published: March 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA). Shareholders who purchased shares of WBA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.
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About Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com
- Industry Medical - Pharmaceuticals
- CEO Mr. Timothy C. Wentworth
- Employees 193000