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 ...

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Shareholders were spooked about a new threat to the company's core business; a fresh dividend declaration didn't help.It can be scary when a major blue chip company comes for your business. This was a significant factor behind the nosedive in Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA -0.11%) stock over the past few trading sessions. Week to date as of Friday before market open the company's share price had tumbled by more than 13%, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Even Walgreens' maintenanc ...

Walgreens recently announced it would be closing 1,200 stores over the next few years.It's been a rough year for retail pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA -3.91%). The business has struggled to grow and stay out of the red. In the long run, there may be even greater uncertainty, as the viability of its business is questionable, given the rising popularity of e-commerce and online prescription delivery. This year, the stock is down close to 60%.But recently, it reported its latest earnings numbers, ...

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA ) is significantly undervalued. According to the recently reported 10-K , the company's adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP measure) was $2.88. Based on this adjusted EPS and sell-side analyst consensus for 2025, the company is currently trading atAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of WBA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compen ...

Stock Performance and Analyst Actions - Walgreens Boots Alliance stock tumbled 6.9% to close at $9.73 on Tuesday following a price target cut by TD Cowen from $16 to $14 [1] - The stock has declined 63% year-to-date in 2024, despite a 15% surge on October 15 following the strategic announcement [2][3] Earnings and Profit Forecasts - TD Cowen reduced its full-year adjusted EPS forecast for Walgreens to $1.54 from $1.71 for fiscal 2025, citing the impact of store closures [1] - Analysts anticipate further year-over-year EPS decline in fiscal 2026 but expect a return to earnings growth by fiscal 2027 [1] Store Closure Strategy - Walgreens plans to close approximately 1,200 underperforming stores over the next three years, with 500 closures expected in fiscal 2025 [2] - The company claims the initial closures will be "immediately accretive to adjusted EPS and free cash flow" [2] - The market initially reacted positively to the store optimization plan, but TD Cowen's revised outlook raises questions about the timing and extent of profitability improvements [2]