Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) News

Robots are coming dude

Which way is the stock moving??

"If you commit an offense and you do it "a couple of years later", don't you have another problem?" Yes
It's your belief that they are continuing to violate best practice?
I would assume that they would be charged not fined

P.S. your likes and dislikes (or hates) are your business not really my concern

If you commit an offense and you do it "a couple of years later", don't you have another problem? Looks like this board will have to be brought up to speed. [more coming]. BTW I hate stock shilling.

Talking about recently. This issue was Dealt with a couple of years ago. I don't see why the DOJ is into it now

Hilarious foreign shilling. No one in the US says "Usd". Hope we make many Usds on this pumping. LOLOLOLOLOL

"Why would they sell this company for 15 Usd per share. Have you understood the results and what it means. This stock will be at around 30 Usd by the end of this year"

You will spin anything that you can!

Same is true for most professions including doctors! I guess all the hospitals are going out of business as well? Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week.
https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/what-physician-burnout

January 23, 2025
The total number of medical school applicants fell to the lowest level since 2017-18
https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-total-number-of-medical-school-applicants-fell-to-the-lowest-level-since-2017-18

Should we invest in voodoo doctors?

Nothing but complaints from overworked pharmacists.

"The number of applicants to pharmacy schools has been dropping since 2013. In 2022, the number of applicants was about 36,000, down 64% from 2012.

Fewer graduates The number of pharmacy school graduates has also been declining. This is due to a combination of factors, including changes in career preferences, burnout, and financial constraints. "

There have been arrests galore, Pharmacists, techs. The shilling here is ludicrous.

Since August this stock has been trending up!! Enough said!!!

This will disappear as fast as it showed up 

$8 was the bottom, new CEO is kicking ass!!!

Again, don't think you could be more wrong but I hope you make a profit on your mistakes 

Wallgreens are busy as fuck every place I go, so that bodes well for profits

Doubt it, once private offer is tendered, DOJ will back off.

Exactly. They settled all of the charges regarding scripts for Opioids and already paid huge fines. How many times are retail pharmacies going to have to spend money defending claims that they filled prescriptions received from license physicians? And surgeons are still prescribing Oxycodone and Hydrocodone to patients following surgery. This latest action has all the earmarks of a quickly thrown together bogus legal action filed by the Biden DOJ on their way out the door on the last business day prior to the new Administration coming in. SMFH

Again... it is all about leverage to force them to keep stores open in high crime areas!

Watch how it plays out!

The DOJ is being overhauled as I type! This case benefits no one... it would only lead to HIGHER drug prices!

CVS and Walgreens had a settlement agreement in place on 11/2/2022. It was my understanding that this was a closed issue. I don't know why the DOJ in involved with this

9$ the bottom

Have any doctors been arrested? I haven't heard any. They are the guys writing the scripts

Everyone is aware...

Is there a single company that you don't hate?

I have NEVER seen you post a single positive thing about any company!

I'd expect more severe dividend cuts like last_February,

" Date ,,, Dividend
Nov 18, 2024 0.25 Dividend
Aug 21, 2024 0.25 Dividend
May 20, 2024 0.25 Dividend
Feb 16, 2024 0.25 Dividend
Nov 13, 2023 0.48 Dividend
Aug 18, 2023 0.48 Dividend
May 18, 2023 0.48 Dividend
Feb 15, 2023 0.48 Dividend
Nov 14, 2022 0.48 Dividend
Aug 18, 2022 0.48 Dividend
May 19, 2022 0.48 Dividend
Feb 17, 2022 0.48 Dividend
Nov 12, 2021 0.48 Dividend
Aug 19, 2021 0.48 Dividend
May 20, 2021 0.47 Dividend
Feb 18, 2021 0.47 Dividend
Nov 18, 2020 0.47 Dividend
Aug 18, 2020 0.47 Dividend
May 19, 2020 0.46 Dividend
Feb 18, 2020 0.46 Dividend

WBA Bankrupt? Silly!

Everything has changed! Keep cheering for the bad guys...

Walgreens/Boots are essential businesses for millions across the world!

What pharmacist would want to work for Walgreens?
Ever talk to one? Try it! I personally know 2 of them, and they have no complaints about the company!

More news arriving on this sad saga everyday. BK possible down the road.

Actually WBA pharmacists have likely known about this since April as the below chart shows. How desperate must WBA be??? What pharmacist would want to work for Walgreens?

Old news... This news came out last week!

And you believe it?

Just BS to try to force WBA pharmacies to stay open in shithole locations... WATCH!

Jesus!

"US Court Files Civil Complaint Alleging Walgreens Dispensed Millions of Unlawful Prescriptions"

"The Justice Department accuses Walgreens of violating the Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act by dispensing unlawful prescriptions and seeking reimbursement.

Allegations include filling prescriptions with clear red flags, contributing to the opioid crisis, and resulting in patient deaths."

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/us-court-files-civil-complaint-alleging-walgreens-dispensed-millions-of-unlawful-prescriptions

"DOJ sues Walgreens for allegedly filling ‘millions’ of illegal prescriptions""

"The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing Walgreens, accusing the nationwide chain of pharmacies of filling "millions" of prescriptions illegally, including opioids and other controlled substances.

In a complaint filed in federal court in Illinois, the DOJ said Walgreens failed to follow legal requirements meant to ensure a prescription is filled for a legitimate medical purpose, ultimately failing to act as the “critical gatekeeper” to ensure drugs aren’t being diverted.

“These invalid prescriptions took a toll. In some particularly tragic instances, patients died after overdosing on opioids shortly after filling invalid prescriptions at Walgreens,” the court filing reads."

https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/legal-news/doj-sues-walgreens-allegedly-filling-millions-illegal-prescriptions

"Walgreens Tumbles [again] on DOJ Lawsuit Over 'Millions' of Alleged Illegal Prescriptions"

"Key Takeaways

* Walgreens Boots Alliance shares tumbled Tuesday after Department of Justice allegations that its pharmacies dispensed prescriptions with no legitimate medical reasoning."

* The DOJ filed a lawsuit late last week accusing the pharmacy of handing out "millions of unlawful prescriptions" for dangerous opioids, among other drugs."

* Walgreens said the government is trying to put its pharmacists in a "no-win situation."

https://www.investopedia.com/walgreens-stock-tumbles-on-doj-lawsuit-over-millions-of-alleged-illegal-prescriptions-8777620

Looks like we found the bottom, going up from here with the target $16

Down to 8$ long weekend bad news EOD

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/doj-sues-walgreens-unlawful-prescription-221139198.html

"DOJ sues Walgreens for 'unlawful' prescription practices"

I don't understand how a Pharmacy can provide a drug without a prescription from a licensed doctor. So I'm a little confused also this appears to be a civil matter

Looks like someone sold 10+ million shares in 10 minutes before the close. Not a news event 

Was there news?

Down over a buck at the end of the day and after hours 

Target $17 now

This has got to pop up another 2-3 bucks

Fortunately for me I'm right place right time 

About 3 years late, but chopping the stores in high crime and politically corrupt areas, that the previous woke management refused to... will IMMEDIATELY improve numbers substantially!
12 San Francisco Walgreens Stores to Close in February

SAN FRANCISCO–Walgreens will close 12 stores in San Francisco between February 24 and 27, according to a company spokesperson.

“Our retail pharmacy business is central to our go-forward business strategy,” Marty Maloney, the company’s Media Relations Director, said in an email to The Epoch Times.

“However, increased regulatory and reimbursement pressures are weighing on our ability to cover the costs associated with rent, staffing, and supply needs.

“It is never an easy decision to close a store. We know that our stores are important to the communities that we serve, and therefore do everything possible to improve the store’s performance. When closures are necessary, like those here in San Francisco, we will work in partnership with community stakeholders to minimize customer disruptions.”

One store on the closing list, 5280 Geary Blvd., has been suffering 20 thefts per day. The employees have had to chain the shelves to mitigate the problem, at least in July 2023, as reported by The Epoch Times.

The retail drugstore chain company announced in October 2024 its plan to close about 1,200 stores in the next three years, including approximately 500 in fiscal year 2025, to gain immediate accretive to adjusted EPS (earnings per share) and more cash flow.

The San Francisco stores to be closed in late February are as follows:

Parkside – 1201 Taraval St.
Marina – 3201 Divisadero St.
Western Addition – 1363 Divisadero St.
South of Market – 825 Market St.
Outer Sunset – 1750 Noriega St.
Central Richmond – 5280 Geary Blvd.
Lower Nob Hill – 1524 Polk St.
Cathedral Hill – 1301 Franklin St.
Mission – 1189 Potrero Ave.
Downtown – 135 Powell St.
Ingleside – 1630 Ocean Ave.
Bayview – 5300 3rd St.

I'd say there are a lot more still to cover

Yup! Up almost 30% today!

No one makes money crying in their Cornflakes!

Clearly a lot of shorts got spanked here!

Market says it's worth the risk/reward. I'll take market price as the defacto measure. Nice payoff for seeing a trend that the new CEO is making.

"Adjusted Earnings" Translation: "Earnings Before Bad Stuff" I believe it was Charlie Munger who used to say that. But often the Bad Stuff is quite real.

Doesn't look great, but I still have my kids shares. I tend to ignore most adjusted numbers and go with GAAP. Fact is, closing stores is expensive.

" However, Walgreens posted a net loss of $265 million, contrary to analyst forecasts for a modest profit. On an adjusted basis, the company recorded net income of $440 million, or $0.51 per share, outpacing consensus estimates of $329.34 million, or $0.38 per share.

"Adjustments accounted for expenses related to store closures"

"WBA reported quarterly revenue of $39.46 billion, exceeding the $36.71 billion achieved in the same period last year and the $37.33 billion projected by analysts, according to Visible Alpha. However, Walgreens posted a net loss of $265 million, contrary to analyst forecasts for a modest profit. On an adjusted basis, the company recorded net income of $440 million, or $0.51 per share, outpacing consensus estimates of $329.34 million, or $0.38 per share.

Adjustments accounted for expenses related to store closures and fluctuations in investment valuations. Previously, Walgreens outlined plans to shut down 1,200 underperforming locations over the next three years, including 500 during the current fiscal year. The latest report did not specify how many closures occurred in the first quarter."

Shorts need to cover quick and fast from here on..
Indeed!

Quite a few realizing their mistake and slapping the ask this morning!

I'm being realistic short term. I do agree that this will be over $20 by summer if the buyout doesn't happen. EOY plausible to be $30..? I guess. I'd embrace that for sure, but realistically it's not going to invert to being a high P/E stock in a year

I think I am on the right side of my efforts 

The bad news has been more than factored in... the good news of their "post-woke" era is just starting to roll in!
WBA first quarter sales increased 7.5 percent from the year-ago quarter to $39.5 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent on a constant currency basis, reflecting sales growth across all business segments.
Even Uber-bear CNBC "There is some hope perhaps"...

Go Tim!