Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-14 17:45:11

In the latest trading session, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) closed at $9.70, down 0.51% from the previous day. Over the past month, WBA shares have dropped by 24.59%, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector and the S&P 500. The upcoming earnings report is forecasting an EPS of $0.53 and quarterly revenue of $38.07 billion.

Analyst estimates for Walgreens Boots Alliance have been adjusted recently, indicating changing business patterns. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), shows positive estimate revisions as a sign of optimism. WBA is currently ranked as a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 6.09, higher than the industry average of 4.58. The PEG ratio stands at 1.22, with the Retail – Pharmacies and Drug Stores industry having an average PEG ratio of 0.7. The industry is ranked in the top 36% of all industries by Zacks Industry Rank.

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