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.But does that make the stock worth buying? Let's look at what's possible here and figure it out.Why this potential big change could be for the betterBefore addressing the rumor in question, it's worth taking a minu ...

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) closed the latest trading day at $9.73, indicating a -1.12% change from the previous session's end. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.54%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.53%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.66%.The largest U.S. drugstore chain's shares have seen an increase of 8.97% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 6.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.5%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the pe ...

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) stock has been in a world of hurt ever since losing its spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) this year. The equity has been trying to distance itself from its Nov. 21, record low of $8.08, but carries a hefty 62.2% year-to-date deficit. Plus, the stock's latest rally following reports the pharmacy company may get taken private sent WBA right into a trendline with historically bearish implications.According to a study from Schaeffer’s Senior Quantitative An ...

If Walgreens Boots Alliance follows through with a sale to private equity, the company can expect to ... [+] join other healthcare deals under scrutiny for selling out to such investors. In this photo, Walgreens signage is seen at a store on Court Street on January 05, 2023 in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIf Walgreens Boots Alliance follows through with a sale to private equity, the company might join other ...

If Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is bought by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, it would have more flexibility to "aggressively" reduce costs in order to address persisting industry challenges, according to an industry analyst.  "As a private company, WBA [Walgreens Boots Alliance] would have more flexibility to make major changes to the business, in our view, and aggressively cut costs to try to tackle recent challenges with pharmacy operating margins and declining retail product sales from increased ...

MILL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: A sign is posted on the exterior of a Walgreens store on ... [+] October 15, 2024 in Mill Valley, California. Walgreens announced plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWalgreens stock surged 18% on December 10 after reports emerged that it was being sold to a private equity investor. Walgreens is likely discussing a deal with New York-based Sycamore Partners that could close early next year. Sycamore sp ...

If the dividend yield for a stock you are considering exceeds 10%, you should be taking a long, hard look at the business to determine whether that payout is safe. If it's safe, the odds are good other investors would be buying up such a deal (and reducing the yield as a result). A dividend that high generates significant income, which boosts overall returns offers a great buffer during challenging market conditions.Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA 0.73%) slashed its dividend earlier this year. However, becaus ...

As a dividend investor who plans to live solely off dividends in the next 5 - 7 years, I'm often more critical of a company's ability to pay its dividend. And although Walgreens Boots Alliance (Contributing analyst to the iREIT+Hoya Capital investment group. The Dividend Collectuh is not a registered investment professional nor financial advisor and these articles should not be taken as financial advice. This is for educational purposes only and I encourage everyone to do their own due diligence. I'm a Navy ...

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The struggling pharmacy retailer still has a tough road ahead.Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA -4.05%) is in the midst of a significant turnaround. New CEO Tim Wentworth is trying to improve the company's financials and make the stock a much more appealing option for long-term investors. It won't be easy amid rising costs and heightened competition.By becoming leaner and shedding unprofitable stores, Walgreens can hopefully make strides in getting back to breakeven and being in a better position to consistentl ...