WBA vs. VZ

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ).

Performance

WBA vs. VZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

WBA vs. VZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
WBA Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.	0.00%	28.40%	-61.34%	-25.09%	-25.06%	35.78%	-29.38%	-10.99%	-3.65%	-10.51%
VZ Verizon Communications Inc.	25.39%	8.86%	13.14%	2.71%	-20.02%	-7.55%	-0.13%	13.83%	11.26%	3.97%

Fundamentals

EPS WBA : -$7.28 VZ : $4.38
PS Ratio WBA : 0.07 VZ : 1.54
Total Revenue (TTM) WBA : $154.58B VZ : $138.19B
Gross Profit (TTM) WBA : $26.47B VZ : $76.98B
EBITDA (TTM) WBA : -$2.92B VZ : $44.20B

Returns By Period

WBA

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VZ

• 1D: -0.20%
• 1M: 0.12%
• YTD: 25.39%
• 6M: 18.20%
• 1Y: 18.24%
• 3Y*: 16.52%
• 5Y*: 3.18%
• 10Y*: 4.64%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

WBA vs. VZ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

VZ

VZ Risk / Return Rank: 68
VZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
VZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
VZ Omega Ratio Rank: 64
VZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 72
VZ Martin Ratio Rank: 70

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

WBA vs. VZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	WBA	VZ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.80	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.15	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.24	—

Correlation

The correlation between WBA and VZ is 0.29, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

WBA vs. VZ - Dividend Comparison

WBA has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.45%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
WBA Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	10.72%	7.35%	5.13%	3.62%	4.64%	3.04%	2.46%	2.13%	1.78%	1.64%
VZ Verizon Communications Inc.	5.45%	6.68%	6.68%	6.96%	6.53%	4.85%	4.21%	3.95%	4.22%	4.39%	4.26%	4.79%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WBA	VZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-50.66%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-13.32%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-40.31%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.21%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-2.30%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-14.80%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.83%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WBA	VZ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.34%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	18.05%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	22.90%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	21.30%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	20.24%	—

Financials