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Valued at a market cap of $8.9 billion, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, healthcare, and wellness. The Deerfield, Illinois-headquartered company, WBA, operates through its vast network of retail pharmacies, health and beauty product stores, and distribution services across the United States and international markets, including Europe and Latin America.
Shares of Walgreens Boots have struggled to keep up with the broader market over the past year. WBA has declined 54.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.7%. However, in 2025, the stock has popped 10.2%, outpacing the SPX’s 2.7% rise on a YTD basis.