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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US9314271084

CUSIP

931427108

IPO Date

Jul 1, 1985

Highlights

Market Cap

$9.70B

EPS (TTM)

-$6.69

PEG Ratio

3.55

Total Revenue (TTM)

$151.95B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$26.43B

EBITDA (TTM)

-$3.02B

Year Range

$7.98 - $17.60

Target Price

$12.29

Short %

4.69%

Short Ratio

2.13

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Performance

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Returns By Period

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) returned 20.26% year-to-date (YTD) and -30.18% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WBA returned -15.11% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.


WBA

YTD

20.26%

1M

4.96%

6M

27.46%

1Y

-30.18%

5Y*

-18.94%

10Y*

-15.11%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.77%

1M

7.44%

6M

-5.60%

1Y

8.37%

5Y*

14.12%

10Y*

10.46%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of WBA, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202510.18%3.89%4.59%-1.79%2.28%20.26%
2024-13.56%-4.74%2.02%-18.26%-7.24%-25.43%-1.86%-20.21%-3.14%5.58%-1.75%3.44%-61.34%
2023-1.34%-2.33%-2.67%1.94%-12.53%-6.19%5.19%-14.03%-12.13%-5.22%-3.13%30.94%-25.06%
2022-4.60%-6.44%-2.86%-5.29%4.59%-13.53%4.54%-10.46%-10.44%16.24%15.13%-9.98%-25.00%
202126.00%-3.71%14.54%-3.28%0.03%-0.10%-10.38%8.70%-7.29%-0.06%-3.78%16.43%35.81%
2020-13.76%-9.22%-0.02%-5.38%0.32%-1.28%-3.96%-5.53%-5.52%-5.23%12.99%4.92%-29.37%
20195.75%-0.88%-11.13%-15.33%-7.12%10.80%-0.33%-5.20%8.05%-0.96%9.61%-1.07%-10.99%
20183.64%-7.92%-4.96%1.50%-5.54%-3.81%12.67%2.03%6.33%9.42%6.72%-19.30%-3.65%
2017-0.99%5.90%-3.86%4.20%-5.96%-3.34%3.01%1.53%-5.25%-14.18%10.43%-0.19%-10.51%
2016-6.38%-0.51%6.71%-5.89%-1.92%7.58%-4.83%2.31%-0.11%2.62%2.89%-2.33%-1.01%
2015-3.22%13.13%1.93%-2.07%3.92%-1.63%14.44%-10.08%-3.99%1.90%-0.34%1.34%13.60%
2014-0.16%19.06%-2.83%2.83%6.40%3.09%-7.23%-11.51%-2.07%8.35%7.37%11.06%35.34%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of WBA is 28, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of WBA is 2828
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of WBA is 2525
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of WBA is 2525
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of WBA is 2525
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of WBA is 2929
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of WBA is 3434
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 11, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.48
  • 5-Year: -0.46
  • 10-Year: -0.43
  • All Time: 0.23

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. provided a 6.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$0.75$1.00$1.92$1.92$1.89$1.85$1.80$1.68$1.55$1.47$1.40$1.31

Dividend yield

6.68%10.72%7.35%5.13%3.63%4.64%3.05%2.46%2.13%1.78%1.64%1.71%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2023$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$1.92
2022$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$1.92
2021$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$1.89
2020$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.00$1.85
2019$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$1.80
2018$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$1.68
2017$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$1.55
2016$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.47
2015$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$1.40
2014$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$1.31

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has a dividend yield of 6.68%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has a payout ratio of 290.91%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. was 87.93%, occurring on Sep 25, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. drawdown is 83.09%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-87.93%Aug 6, 20152300Sep 25, 2024
-57.67%Sep 12, 2006536Oct 27, 20081105Mar 20, 20131641
-42%Aug 12, 198781Dec 4, 1987383Jun 12, 1989464
-39.45%Nov 1, 2000571Feb 13, 2003517Mar 4, 20051088
-30.45%Dec 7, 199963Mar 7, 200086Jul 10, 2000149

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -722.6%.


-3.00-2.00-1.000.001.002.0020212022202320242025
-3.30
0.33
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Pharmaceutical Retailers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WBA compared to other companies in the Pharmaceutical Retailers industry. WBA currently has a PEG ratio of 3.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WBA relative to other companies in the Pharmaceutical Retailers industry. Currently, WBA has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WBA in comparison with other companies in the Pharmaceutical Retailers industry. Currently, WBA has a P/B value of 1.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items