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Walgreens Boots Alliance / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Walgreens Boots Alliance recently reported on its performance for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024.</li><li>The results presented in this discussion reflect mixed outcomes in various areas of the company’s businesses.</li><li>It is essential to provide a comprehensive view of the positive developments as well as the drawbacks evident in the quarter under review.</li></ul>

Walgreens Boots Alliance recently reported on its performance for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024.The results presented in this discussion reflect mixed outcomes in various areas of the company’s businesses.It is essential to provide a comprehensive view of the positive developments as well as the drawbacks evident in the quarter under review.

Walgreens Boots Alliance: Enhancing Digital & Operational Efficiency To Expand Margins! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>The Walgreens Boots Alliance's latest earnings revealed that the company's second-quarter operational results aligned with expectations despite ongoing challenges in the U.S. retail environment.</li><li>The company reported an adjusted EPS of $1.20, reflecting discipline in cost and good execution in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy segment, along with solid performance internationally.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

The Walgreens Boots Alliance's latest earnings revealed that the company's second-quarter operational results aligned with expectations despite ongoing challenges in the U.S. retail environment.The company reported an adjusted EPS of $1.20, reflecting discipline in cost and good execution in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy segment, along with solid performance internationally.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.: Redefining Relationships & Creating Value with Payers! - Major Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>On 31 January, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walmart-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11134:1" rel="noopener">Walmart (WMT US)</a> announced a 3:1 stock split. For cognoscenti, that meant a Dow Jones Industrial Avg might be in the offing.</li>
<li>The last change to the index was in Aug-2020, spurred by the 4:1 split for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL US)</a>. This time, the likely deletion candidate was <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walgreens-boots-alliance-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1118:1" rel="noopener">Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA US)</a>. </li>
<li>Indeed, last week, the Index Keepers announced <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amazon-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:409:1" rel="noopener">Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US)</a> would replace Walgreens Boots Alliance on 26 Feb (i.e. WBA would be booted on the close of 23 Feb).</li>
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On 31 January, Walmart (WMT US) announced a 3:1 stock split. For cognoscenti, that meant a Dow Jones Industrial Avg might be in the offing.
The last change to the index was in Aug-2020, spurred by the 4:1 split for Apple (AAPL US). This time, the likely deletion candidate was Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA US). 
Indeed, last week, the Index Keepers announced Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US) would replace Walgreens Boots Alliance on 26 Feb (i.e. WBA would be booted on the close of 23 Feb).


Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA US) - How Do Dow Jones Deletes Do Historically?

<ul><li>Walgreens Boots Alliance surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations, showcasing resilience in a challenging US retail environment.</li><li>This achievement reflects the adept execution and cost discipline in US Retail Pharmacy, sustained robust performance internationally, and progress in US Healthcare profitability initiatives.</li><li>While encountering macroeconomic difficulties and acknowledging structural challenges, Walgreens' management underscores the strategic moves in progress.</li></ul>

Walgreens Boots Alliance surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations, showcasing resilience in a challenging US retail environment.This achievement reflects the adept execution and cost discipline in US Retail Pharmacy, sustained robust performance internationally, and progress in US Healthcare profitability initiatives.While encountering macroeconomic difficulties and acknowledging structural challenges, Walgreens' management underscores the strategic moves in progress.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.: The Health & Retail Revolution – Unveiling Their Path To Future Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues above analyst expectations but below-par earnings.</li><li>Walgreens's quarter was marked by solid sales growth and a return to adjusted earnings growth.</li><li>The main part of this plan is the launch of "Walgreens Health," a technology-enabled care model that will give people in local communities more personalized health care.</li></ul>

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. delivered mixed results for the previous quarter, with revenues above analyst expectations but below-par earnings.Walgreens's quarter was marked by solid sales growth and a return to adjusted earnings growth.The main part of this plan is the launch of "Walgreens Health," a technology-enabled care model that will give people in local communities more personalized health care.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.: Decoding Their Strategic Response to Changing Market Trends! - Major Drivers

United States

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. operates a chain of retail grocery stores. The Company offers meats, cheese, dairy products, bakery, beer and wine, bulk foods, vitamins, and supplements. Sprouts Farmers Market serves customers throughout the United States.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. operates as a warehouse club. The Company delivers electronics, furniture, fitness, video games, health, toys, home decor, computers, landscaping, jewelry, and grocery products. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings serves customers in the United States.

Performance Food Group Company markets and distributes food and food-related products. The Company offers foods such as meats, fruits, vegetables, and desserts, as well as supplies paper products, including pizza boxes, disposable napkins, plates, and cups. Performance Food Group operates in the United States.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. operates convenience stores in the Midwest.  The Company's stores, operating under the name Casey's General Store, carry a selection of food, beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty aids, automotive products, and other non-food items, as well as sells gasoline.

US Foods Holding Corp. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides catering services. US Foods Holding serves healthcare, hospitality, educational, government facilities, and other sectors in the United States.

PriceSmart, Inc. owns and manages international merchandising businesses. The Company licenses and owns membership stores using the trade name PriceSmart and PriceCostco. PriceSmart's international market consists of Latin America and Asia. The Company also operates domestic merchandising programs, including its Auto Referral Program and its Travel Program.

Weis Markets, Inc. operates retail food markets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Company also operates the SuperPetz pet supply chain of stores.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. retails grocery products. The Company owns and operates grocery stores and offers dairy, meat, vegetables, fruits, and health supplements. Grocery Outlet Holding serves customers in the United States.

Chefs' Warehouse Inc. is a premier distributor of specialty food products in the United States. The Company is focused on serving the specific needs of chefs who own and/or operate restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools and specialty food stores.

The Andersons, Inc. merchandises grain, operates grain elevator facilities, distributes wholesale agricultural fertilizer, and distributes agricultural inputs to dealers and farmers.  The Company also manufactures lawn fertilizer and corncob-based products, and purchases, sells, repairs, and leases railcars. In addition, The Andersons operates retail stores and a distribution center.

Alibaba Health Information Technology Limited is an integrated healthcare information and content service provider. The Company uses product identification, authentication, and tracking system data for its healthcare information.

CP Axtra Public Company Limited operates a retail discount store chain. The Company sells food and consumer products to its registered customers including wholesalers, retailers, small businesses, caterers, and private individuals who hold its member cards. CP Axtra serves customers in Thailand.

PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk operates a chain of retail supermarkets.

President Chain Store Corp. operates seven-eleven convenience stores throughout Taiwan.  These chain stores also provide bill-payment service, ATM service, and photo development service.  The Company's other business areas include retail, logistics, and retail information system.

Carrefour SA operates chains of supermarkets, hypermarkets, discount, cash and carry, and frozen food stores in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

J Sainsbury plc retails food.  The Company operates Sainsbury supermarkets in the United Kingdom, convenience stores, an Internet-based home delivery service, and Sainsbury Bank.  The Bank offers saving accounts, credit cards, mortgages, insurance products, and consumer loans.

BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S. operates food and basic consumer goods discount stores in Turkey.  The Company provides an assortment of private label products.

Shoprite Holdings Limited operates as a investment holding company with subsidiaries operating in the supermarket, produce distribution, furniture retailing, and property holding industries.

"Dino Polska" Spolka Akcyjna runs medium-sized proximity supermarkets in residential locations. The Company offers chemicals, cosmetics and grocery products - including fruits, vegetables and fresh meat. The Dino Polska servers customers in Poland.

Bid Corporation Limited operates as a foodservice company. The Company focuses on foodservice operations, as well as acquisitive growth opportunities. Bid offers its services worldwide.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., operates retail drugstores that offer a wide variety of prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as general goods. Walgreens' also offers health services, including primary and acute care, wellness, pharmacy and disease management services and health and fitness.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA US)

Walgreens Boots Alliance: Enhancing Digital & Operational Efficiency To Expand Margins! - Major Drivers

Walgreens Boots Alliance recently reported on its performance for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024. The results presented in this discussion...

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.: Redefining Relationships & Creating Value with Payers! - Major Drivers

The Walgreens Boots Alliance's latest earnings revealed that the company's second-quarter operational results aligned with expectations despite...

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