The Latest Breaking News from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc

Walgreen Boots Alliance’s (WBA) failure to secure the right valuation for its pharmacy chain Boots and consumer goods company No7 Beauty for divesting them made investors concerned. With the company now focusing on accelerating the growth and profitability of these two units, will it be wise to buy the stock…

RBC Capital Markets lowered the price target on Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) to $42 (10% upside) from $46 and maintained the Sector Perform rating. The analysts say that WBA posted solid fiscal 3Q22 results slightly ahead of their estimates and consensus on steady execution in the U.S. against a difficult comp and continued…

With analysts forecasting a recession later this year, investors should consider investing in almost recession-proof stocks. To that end, it could be wise to consider investing in drug store operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) as the demand for drugs remains stable irrespective of the economic conditions. With robust financials and…

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc's (NASDAQ:WBA) Q3 FY22 sales decreased 4.2% Y/Y to $32.6 billion, down 2.8% on a constant currency basis, beating the consensus of $32.06 billion. Adjusted EPS reached $0.96, beating the consensus of $0.92, down 28.9% on a constant currency basis against 93.6% growth a year ago that reflected peak…

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has decided to retain its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing ownership. The decision marks the conclusion of the review that began in January. The discussions Walgreens had with potential buyers did not yield expected results as the recent market instability severely impacted the financial availability…

Major pharmacies like CVS Health Corp (NYSE:CVS), Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT), and Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) have put a limit on purchases or deliveries of Plan B and other emergency contraceptive pills, writes Wall Street Journal. The move comes as demand for contraceptive pills spiked following the Supreme Court ruling overturning a constitutional right to abortion. These were in…

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has launched its clinical trial business to redefine the patient experience and increase access and retention in sponsor-led drug development research.  Walgreens will combine the flexible clinical trial model with its vast data on patient insights, partner-enabled health and technology capabilities, and in-person and virtual care options. The…

Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:APO) and Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd. led consortium have made a binding offer for Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WBA) international arm, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The source stated that the proposal values Boots at more than £5 billion ($6.3 billion). Walgreens is seeking a valuation of around £7…

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has sold 6.0 million shares of AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE:ABC) at $150 per share. After the sale, Walgreens Boots Alliance's ownership of AmerisourceBergen's common stock decreased from approximately 28.1% to 25.2%. Chief Operating Officer, International of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Ornella Barra, will continue to serve on AmerisourceBergen's Board of Directors. WBA…

A lawyer for two Ohio counties said that CVS Health Corp (NYSE:CVS), Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA), and Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) should fund an $878 million plan addressing the opioid crisis, writes Reuters. In November, a federal jury decided that the companies created a public nuisance by flooding Ohio's Lake and Trumbull counties with addictive prescription pain…

The U.S. faced a nationwide shortage of the most popular baby formula brands in the week starting April 24, according to the latest figures from Datasembly, which tracks out-of-stock messages on retailers' websites and apps. An average rate is less than 10%. Reasons For The Shortage: Supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19…