Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$11.10 -0.02 (-0.18%)

Closing price 03/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$11.14 +0.04 (+0.32%)

As of 03/21/2025 07:58 PM Eastern

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
7

Buy
2

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walgreens Boots Alliance in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 13 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for WBA.

Consensus Price Target

$10.59
-4.59% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walgreens Boots Alliance, the average price target is $10.59. The highest price target for WBA is $15.00, while the lowest price target for WBA is $7.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.59% from the current price of $11.10.

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WBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/23/24 to 3/23/25	1 Month Ago 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	3 Months Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	1 Year Ago 3/24/23 to 3/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$10.59	$12.63	$12.58	$25.75
Forecasted Upside	-4.59% Downside	24.26% Upside	35.24% Upside	25.12% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce

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WBA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WBA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Walgreens Boots Alliance	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.85	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-4.59% Downside	53.97% Upside	18.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent WBA News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/28/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars	George Hill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell	$11.00 ➝ $9.00	-19.86%
2/24/2025	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	J. Lake Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
1/31/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	David Macdonald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$13.00 ➝ $12.00	+19.43%
1/15/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Hendrix Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$9.00 ➝ $12.00	-1.07%
1/13/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Elizabeth Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$9.00 ➝ $12.00	+6.86%
1/13/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Allen Lutz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$7.50 ➝ $8.50	-27.72%
10/23/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$19.00 ➝ $9.00	-4.76%
10/22/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$16.00 ➝ $14.00	+33.97%
10/17/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$9.00 ➝ $10.00	-3.57%
10/16/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$7.00 ➝ $8.00	-27.73%
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10/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$9.00 ➝ $7.00	-22.48%
8/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$20.00 ➝ $15.00	+63.22%
3/26/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/18/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$23.00 ➝ $22.00	+5.72%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
2/20/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Reduce	$27.00 ➝ $20.00	-9.46%
10/10/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$31.00 ➝ $25.00	+12.26%
8/24/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$33.00 ➝ $30.00	+13.04%

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Should I Buy Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock? WBA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Walgreens Boots Alliance pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.:

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51 for the latest quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.13, indicating strong financial performance.
The company achieved a revenue of $39.50 billion for the quarter, exceeding analyst expectations of $37.40 billion, showcasing its ability to generate significant sales growth.
With a positive return on equity of 17.61%, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which can be attractive to investors looking for profitable companies.
The stock price recently traded at $10.97, reflecting a 6.9% increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Analysts forecast an EPS of 1.6 for the current fiscal year, suggesting expectations of continued profitability and growth potential for the company.

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a negative net margin of 5.87%, which indicates that it is currently spending more than it earns, raising concerns about long-term profitability.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has received four sell ratings from analysts, which may suggest a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
The stock has a PE ratio of -1.11, indicating that the company is not currently profitable on a per-share basis, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
Despite a recent revenue increase of 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year, the EPS has decreased from $0.66 in the previous year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, which, while not excessively high, suggests that it is relying on debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk.

WBA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walgreens Boots Alliance is $10.59, with a high forecast of $15.00 and a low forecast of $7.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walgreens Boots Alliance in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" WBA shares.
: According to analysts, Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock has a predicted downside of -4.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Walgreens Boots Alliance has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Walgreens Boots Alliance less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Walgreens Boots Alliance is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how WBA compares to other companies.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target