Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
Market cap $8.25B

9.55 USD

+0.20

2.14%

At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

9.54

-0.01

0.10%

1 day

2.14%

5 days

-6.37%

1 month

15.90%

3 months

9.64%

6 months

-39.82%

Year to date

-64.17%

1 year

-62.40%

5 years

-83.64%

10 years

-87.14%

About: Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.

Employees: 312,000

Consumer Discretionary Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores

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Funds holding %

of 6,809 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q2] → 4 (+0) [Q3]

2.45% less ownership

Funds ownership: 61.6% [Q2] → 59.15% (-2.45%) [Q3]

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 916 [Q2] → 861 (-55) [Q3]

10% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $246M | Put options by funds: $274M

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 276 | Existing positions reduced: 337

29% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.43B [Q2] → $4.59B (-$1.84B) [Q3]

33% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 114 | Existing positions closed: 169

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Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$7

27%

downside

Avg. target

$9.63

1%

upside

High target

$14

47%

upside

8 analyst ratings

1 positive

13%

5 neutral

63%

2 negative

25%

RBC Capital Ben Hendrix 25% 1-year accuracy 18 / 71 met price target	6%downside $9	Sector Perform Maintained	4 Dec 2024
Jefferies Brian Tanquilut 54% 1-year accuracy 7 / 13 met price target	6%downside $9	Hold Maintained	23 Oct 2024
TD Cowen Charles Ryhee 29% 1-year accuracy 2 / 7 met price target	47%upside $14	Buy Maintained	22 Oct 2024
UBS Kevin Caliendo 56% 1-year accuracy 9 / 16 met price target	5%upside $10	Neutral Maintained	17 Oct 2024
Barclays Steve Valiquette 75% 1-year accuracy 9 / 12 met price target	16%downside $8	Underweight Maintained	16 Oct 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 51 articles about WBA published over the past 30 days

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Walgreens' Rally Sputters Amid Takeover Chatter (Rating Downgrade)

I am downgrading Walgreens Boots Alliance from a buy to a hold due to balanced risks and less compelling valuation. Despite a 10% gain since my September buy call, new fundamental developments and tepid M&A trends warrant a cautious stance. WBA's Q4 results beat expectations, but a soft FY 2025 guide, store closures, and ongoing sales pressures pose significant risks.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Jumps on Report of a Possible Buyout. Here's Why Investors Should Tread Carefully.

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CaringBridge and Walgreens Announce $50,000 Donation Match on www.CaringBridge.org to Support Family Caregivers

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. and ATLANTA , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CaringBridge, a nonprofit health platform, and Walgreens, an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader, are proud to announce a two-day campaign when Walgreens will match donations on CaringBridge up to $50,000 on December 17 and 18.

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Is Walgreens Boots Alliance a Millionaire Maker?

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA 6.78%) is a household name in the healthcare industry. Consumers in America and worldwide have frequented their neighborhood pharmacies for generations.

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Does This Rumor Make Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock a Buy?

With its shares falling more than 80% over the last three years alone, investors are likely eager for a major shakeup in the way that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA 6.78%) does business. If the rumors are to be believed, that shakeup could be coming very soon, and it would affect every shareholder.

Does This Rumor Make Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock a Buy?

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