STOCK TITAN

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc - WBA STOCK NEWS

Welcome to our dedicated news page for Walgreens Boots Alliance (Ticker: WBA), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Our selection of high-quality news articles is accompanied by an expert summary from Rhea-AI, detailing the impact and sentiment surrounding the news at the time of release, providing a deeper understanding of how each news could potentially affect Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock performance. The page also features a concise end-of-day stock performance summary, highlighting the actual market reaction to each news event. The list of tags makes it easy to classify and navigate through different types of news, whether you're interested in earnings reports, stock offerings, stock splits, clinical trials, fda approvals, dividends or buybacks.

Designed with both novice traders and seasoned investors in mind, our page aims to simplify the complex world of stock market news. By combining real-time updates, Rhea-AI's analytical insights, and historical stock performance data, we provide a holistic view of Walgreens Boots Alliance's position in the market.

Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has sold shares of Cencora, Inc. (COR) for $992 million, with $942 million sold pursuant to Rule 144 and a concurrent share repurchase by Cencora of approximately $50 million. The proceeds will be used for debt paydown and general corporate purposes, with no impact on the ongoing collaboration and long-term strategic partnership between the two companies.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-1.18%
Tags
none
-
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens forms the Deans Advisory Council to address staffing challenges and decreasing pharmacy school enrollment. The council aims to enhance the pharmacy profession, attract and recruit future pharmacists, and elevate community pharmacy as a practice setting of choice. The council consists of 17 pharmacy school deans and Walgreens leadership, with initial objectives including rebuilding the talent pipeline, addressing staffing challenges, and advocating for pharmacist practitioner services.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-2.12%
Tags
partnership
-
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has released its 2023 ESG Report, focusing on its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and performance. The report highlights the company's commitment to Healthy Communities, Healthy Workplace, Healthy Planet, and Sustainable Marketplace, with a focus on healthcare. WBA aims to be a leading partner in reimagining local healthcare and well-being for all.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-1.13%
Tags
none
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) has appointed Robert L. Huffines, Global Chairman of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., to its board of directors. With over 30 years of experience in guiding healthcare companies on strategy, mergers, acquisitions, and financing, Huffines brings extensive healthcare and finance expertise to WBA. His appointment is expected to help WBA reshape its healthcare strategy and drive sustainable value for shareholders, customers, communities, and partners.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-1.13%
Tags
management
-
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) launches the Expressions Challenge, a platform for teenagers to express themselves on various challenging issues, including mental health awareness, social justice, gender identity, and gun violence. The program, which began 15 years ago in Chicago, has now expanded to reach millions of teenagers across all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The initiative aims to support the mental wellbeing of young people while providing a therapeutic outlet for self-expression through art. The program also offers rewards of up to $2,000 for creative and courageous student entries in categories like Visual Arts, Media Arts, Spoken Word, and Creative Writing.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-2.68%
Tags
none
-
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) launches the Expressions Challenge to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing among teenagers, allowing them to express themselves on issues like mental health, social justice, gender identity, and gun violence. The program has evolved from its Chicago roots 15 years ago to reach millions of teenagers across the United States, providing a platform for self-expression through art and offering rewards for creativity and courage.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
2.48%
Tags
none
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) announced first quarter results in line with expectations, including a 10.0% increase in sales to $36.7 billion, but with a 43.1% decrease in adjusted earnings per share to $0.66. The company also announced a 48% reduction in quarterly dividend payment to $0.25 per share and maintained fiscal 2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.20 to $3.50.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-5.12%
Tags
earnings
-
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) has announced a 48 percent reduction in its quarterly dividend to 25 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of Feb. 20, 2024. The company aims to strengthen its long-term balance sheet and cash position, invest in sustainable growth initiatives in pharmacy and healthcare businesses, and improve shareholder value. Walgreens has a history of paying dividends for 91 years.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
-5.12%
Tags
dividends
-
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) CEO and Interim Global CFO to present at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
0.61%
Tags
conferences
Rhea-AI Summary
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) continues to make strides towards its environmental, social, and governance goals. The company has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing its commitment to minimizing its impact on the planet and positively contributing to society. WBA aims to reduce its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 30 percent by 2030 versus its 2019 baseline. Additionally, it is focusing on expanding owned-brand product categories made from recycled or natural materials and decreasing waste sent to landfill or incineration.
Rhea-AI Impact
Rhea-AI Sentiment
End-of-Day
2.07%
Tags
none
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc

Nasdaq:WBA

WBA Rankings

WBA Stock Data

18.70B
712.63M
17.36%
62.12%
3.61%
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
Retail Trade
Link
United States
Deerfield

About WBA

walgreens boots alliance is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. the company was created through the combination of walgreens and alliance boots in december 2014, bringing together two leading companies with iconic brands, complementary geographic footprints, shared values and a heritage of trusted health care services through pharmaceutical wholesaling and community pharmacy care, dating back more than 100 years. the company employs more than 370,000* people and has a presence in more than 25* countries; it is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination in the usa and europe. including its equity method investments, walgreens boots alliance is a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail with over 13,100* stores in 11* countries. the company includes one of the largest global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution networks with over 350* distribution centers delivering to more than 200,000** pharmacies, doctors, he