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Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,500 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.

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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.49%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Kevin Caliendo maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $17 to $12 on July 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix maintained a Sector Perform rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $13 on July 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Sept. 13, Walgreens Boots Alliance agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, violating the False Claims Act and state regulations.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent100324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest WBA news</a>. </li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with WBA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Walgreens Boots Alliance.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 66% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $317,948, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $251,974.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $7.5 to $12.5 for Walgreens Boots Alliance over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Walgreens Boots Alliance options trades today is 8118.0 with a total volume of 10,303.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Walgreens Boots Alliance's big money trades within a strike price range of $7.5 to $12.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Walgreens Boots Alliance Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727454768_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>554</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$87.6K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>886</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.93</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.93</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td>307</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,500 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.
In light of the recent options history for Walgreens Boots Alliance, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 14,363,721, the WBA's price is up by 1.41%, now at $8.64. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $12.833333333333334.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance with a target price of $16. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance with a target price of $15. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Underperform rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance with a target price of $7. 
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Last week,&nbsp;Walgreens Boots Alliance&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, violating the False Claims Act&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40881893/walgreens-agrees-to-106-8m-settlement-over-alleged-false-billing-claims" rel="noreferrer noopener">and state regulations</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.09%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Kevin Caliendo maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $17 to $12 on July 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix maintained a Sector Perform rating and decreased the price target from $22 to $13 on July 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Friday, Walgreens Boots Alliance agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, violating the False Claims Act and state regulations.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to l<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">atest WBA new</a>s.</li>
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Dividend Yield: 8.41%
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<li>Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $10 to $8 on July 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $9 to $8 on July 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Sept. 9, B&amp;G Foods issued notice of full redemption of remaining 5.25% senior notes due 2025.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">trend in BGS stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.89%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $43 to $45 on Sept. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Matthew Smith maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $50 to $54 on Aug. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 22, Altria increased its quarterly dividend by 4.1% to $1.02 per share.</li>
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On Friday, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, violating the False Claims Act <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care">and state regulations.</a>
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/walgreens-agrees-pay-1068m-resolve-allegations-it-billed-government-prescriptions-never" rel="noreferrer noopener">settlement</a> resolves accusations that the pharmacy chain billed Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs for processed prescriptions but never actually dispensed to beneficiaries.
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The alleged fraudulent activity spanned from 2009 to 2020.
The Department of Justice alleges Walgreens collected tens of millions of dollars from the federal government for medications that never reached patients.
As part of the resolution, Walgreens has implemented updates to its electronic pharmacy management system to prevent similar issues from occurring.
Notably, the company received credit for proactively addressing the issue, including self-reporting certain instances and refunding $66.3 million before the settlement.
The settlement also involves significant contributions to individual states, with $14.9 million allocated to Medicaid-participating states. The federal government&#8217;s share of the recovery amounts to $91.9 million.
The settlement covers three cases filed under the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act, allowing private parties to sue on behalf of the government.
Two former Walgreens employees, Steven Turck and Andrew Bustos, were instrumental in these lawsuits. Turck, a former pharmacy manager, will receive $14.9 million, while Bustos, a former district pharmacy supervisor, will be awarded $1.6 million.
In a report, retail pharmacies such as Walgreens Boots Alliance and CVS Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) are becoming less convenient for consumers, as reflected in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/08/40437498/pharmacy-chains-like-cvs-health-walgreens-boots-alliance-confront-shifting-consumer-habits-and-pro">numerous customer complaints.</a>
Despite their extensive network of locations, frustrations are mounting due to long wait times for assistance and prescription pickups, highlighting the broader issues facing retail pharmacy chains.
Price Action: WBA stock is down 2.5% at $8.98 at last check Monday.
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Walgreens Agrees To $106.8M Settlement Over Alleged False Billing Claims

Walgreens Boots Alliance's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NYSE">WBA</a>) short percent of float has risen 25.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 82.91 million shares sold short, which is 13.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.25 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Walgreens Boots Alliance Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726496112_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Walgreens Boots Alliance has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Walgreens Boots Alliance'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Walgreens Boots Alliance's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.29%, 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/">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.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Walgreens Boots Alliance's Recent Short Interest

BrightSpring Health Services ("BrightSpring" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTSG#NASDAQ">BTSG</a>), a leading provider of home and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR &amp; Co. Inc. and its subsidiaries ("KKR"), an existing shareholder of BrightSpring, have entered into an agreement with Walgreen Co. ("WBA") to purchase 11,619,998 shares of BrightSpring's common stock from WBA in a private transaction. The transaction was negotiated directly between KKR and WBA, with KKR making the investment through its private equity funds. BrightSpring is not issuing or selling any shares of common stock in connection with the transaction, which is expected to close on or about September 16, 2024.

BTSG

BrightSpring Health Announces That Investment Funds Managed By KKR & Co. And Its Subsidiaries Have Entered Into An Agreement With Walgreen Co. To Purchase 11,619,998 Shares Of BrightSpring's Common Stock From WBA In A Private Transaction

U.S. Announces Walgreens To Pay $106.8M To Settle Allegations Of Billing Government For Undispensed Prescriptions

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WBA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Walgreens Boots Alliance. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $117,441, and 5 are calls, amounting to $262,192.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $9.0 to $12.5 for Walgreens Boots Alliance over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walgreens Boots Alliance's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walgreens Boots Alliance's whale activity within a strike price range from $9.0 to $12.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walgreens Boots Alliance Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726241753_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$50.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,500 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walgreens Boots Alliance, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,952,381, the WBA's price is up by 3.34%, now at $9.13. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $12.833333333333334.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance with a target price of $16. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance with a target price of $15. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Underperform rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance with a target price of $7. </li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Walgreens Boots Alliance

TD Cowen analyst Charles Ryhee maintains Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $22 to $16.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Walgreens Boots Alliance, Lowers Price Target to $16

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WBA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Walgreens Boots Alliance. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 70% leaning bullish and 30% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $164,831, and 6 are calls, amounting to $207,934.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2.5 to $15.0 for Walgreens Boots Alliance over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walgreens Boots Alliance's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walgreens Boots Alliance's whale trades within a strike price range from $2.5 to $15.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walgreens Boots Alliance Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725569266_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.9K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>842</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.07</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>102</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,500 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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Walgreens Boots Alliance, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 27,442,682, with WBA's price up by 0.81%, positioned at $8.72.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $11.25.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Underperform rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance, which currently sits at a price target of $7. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Walgreens Boots Alliance, targeting a price of $15. </li>
</ul>
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Walgreens Boots Alliance's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<ul>
<li>On Sept. 4, B of A Securities analyst Allen Lutz maintained Walgreens Boots Alliance with an Underperform and lowered the price target from $11 to $7.5. The company's stock fell around 19% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBA">52-week low of $8.62</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25.14</li>
<li>WBA Price Action: Shares of Walgreens fell 3.6% to close at $8.65 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest WBA news.</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar General Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 29, Dollar General reported worse-than-expected second-quarter results and lowered its 2024 guidance. The retail behemoth reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.70, missing the analyst consensus of $1.78. Quarterly sales of $10.21 billion (+4.2% year over year) missed the street view of $10.368 billion.. The company's stock fell around 35% over the past five days. It<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DG"> has a 52-week low</a> of $79.36.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 16.90</li>
<li>DG Price Action: Shares of Dollar General fell 3.2% to close at $81.08 on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>On Sept. 4, Dollar Tree reported worse-than-expected second-quarter 2024 earnings. The discount variety stores chain reported an adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing the consensus of $1.04, and down 26.4% year over year. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Davis added, &#8220;Our adjusted EPS of $0.67 was $0.38 below the midpoint of our previous outlook range. While the vast majority of this variance was attributable to an adjustment of our general liability accrual, a portion was attributable to a comp shortfall, which reflected the increasing effect of macro pressures on the purchasing behavior of Dollar Tree&#8217;s middle- and higher-income customers.&#8221;. The company's shares fell around 34% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLTR">low of $60.82</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 11.87</li>
<li>DLTR Price Action: Shares of Dollar Tree dipped 22.2% to close at $63.56 on Wednesday.</li>
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B of A Securities analyst Allen Lutz maintains Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $11 to $7.5.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Walgreens Boots Alliance, Lowers Price Target to $7.5

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer staples sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 10.81%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Kevin Caliendo maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $17 to $12 on July 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix maintained a Sector Perform rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $13 on July 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 19, Walgreens and BARDA announced a strategic partnership to strengthen decentralized clinical trials model and reporting.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.52%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $34 to $35 on Aug. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Pamela Kaufman maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $39 to $36 on Nov. 2, 2023. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On July 31, Kraft Heinz reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.77%</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland maintained a Neutral rating with a price target of $121 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $126 to $128 on Feb. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, The J. M. Smucker Company reported upbeat quarterly earnings, but lowered its annual outlook.</li>
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August saw the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">equity market make good the losses</a> it experienced post its mid-July peak, with earnings and benign data helping the fightback. With August in the rearview mirror, here&#8217;s a look at the leaders and laggards among the S&amp;P 500 Index, a broader gauge of market performance.
3-Part Trend: The month&#8217;s trading could be characterized as a tale of three trends. Stocks extended the weakness into August, with the S&amp;P 500 bottoming on Aug. 5, coinciding with the collapse of the global equity markets. The unwinding of the yen carry trades due to the yen&#8217;s strength perked up risk aversion, sending Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the reverberations became evident elsewhere.
The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 4.3% intraday on Aug. 5, which happened to be a Monday. The collapse was promptly dubbed Black Monday 2.0 to differentiate it from the Black Monday crash of Oct. 1987. The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly called VIX, more than doubled to 65.73 intraday before pulling back. 
On a positive note, the S&amp;P 500 closed off the lows of the day and was down a more modest 3% by the close.
The market saw a steady recovery from the low through Aug. 22, thanks to a slew of catalysts that reinforced expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee would begin cutting rates at its September meeting.
The strong and rapid recovery pushed traders on the defensive, and the market has been moving sideways since then. 
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Source: Yahoo Finance
For August, the S&amp;P 500 Index gained 2.28%, ending the month at 5,648.40, off its record closing high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16.
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The Leaders: None of the Magnificent seven stocks, which have been spearheading the broader market uptrend since the start of the 2023, made it to the list of the top 10 gainers. The list featured two cybersecurity companies, namely CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>). CrowdStrike was rebounding from its global-outage-induced slump seen since July 19. 
Fortinet was helped by a strong post-earnings rally.
Two household and personal care products companies also made the cut, while a management change did the truck for coffee chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
The top 10 gainers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Packaged food company Kellanova&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (upside primarily due to the rumors of a buyout by privately-held Mars and the subsequent confirmation of the deal)</li>
<li>Fortinet (+32.17%)</li>
<li>Starbucks (+26.52%)</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); Much of the gains stemmed from a post-earnings bump seen on Aug.7)</li>
<li>Clorox Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>CrowdStrike (+19.54%)</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>Progressive Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
The Laggards: Artificial intelligence server manufacturer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which had a dream run after its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index, plummeted following a short report and the delay flagged by the company in filing its 10-K report. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which is fraught with fundamental risk, was also one of the worst performers for the month.
A few retailers ended up in the list of the top 10 S&amp;P 500 decliners for August.
The top 10 losers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Super Micro (-37.62%)</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>Intel (-27.86%)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>Dollar Tree, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
Earnings reactions triggered the weakness seen in some of these stocks, including Intel, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">Moderna, which reduced its full-year forecast.</a>
With the Fed all but decided on a September rate cut, some of these beaten-down stocks, especially those in the retail space, could stage a turnaround. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.95% at $563.68, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Across the recent three months, 14 analysts have shared their insights on Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Walgreens Boots Alliance, presenting an average target of $14.0, a high estimate of $22.00, and a low estimate of $7.00. A 30.73% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $20.21. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725040811_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Walgreens Boots Alliance by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents 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>Lisa Gill</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Valiquette</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Hendrix</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lisa Gill</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Ryhee</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Valiquette</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Macdonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erin Wright</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allen Lutz</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Anderson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Caliendo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Valiquette</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Anderson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$18.00</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 Walgreens Boots Alliance. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Walgreens Boots Alliance compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Walgreens Boots Alliance analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Walgreens Boots Alliance</h2>
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,500 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.
<h3>Financial Insights: Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Walgreens Boots Alliance showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.64% as of 31 May, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Walgreens Boots Alliance's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.95%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walgreens Boots Alliance's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.54%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Walgreens Boots Alliance's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.41%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Walgreens Boots Alliance's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.4, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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