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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$8.66 +0.36 (+4.34%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
4
Hold
9
Buy
2

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for WBA.

Consensus Price Target

$12.88
48.78% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walgreens Boots Alliance, the average price target is $12.88. The highest price target for WBA is $22.00, while the lowest price target for WBA is $7.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 48.78% from the current price of $8.66.
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WBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/26/23 to 11/25/24
1 Month Ago
10/27/23 to 10/26/24
3 Months Ago
8/28/23 to 8/27/24
1 Year Ago
11/26/22 to 11/26/23
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)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$12.88$12.88$15.85$29.36
Forecasted Upside48.78% Upside39.14% Upside67.68% Upside40.83% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Hold

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.
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WBA Price Targets by Month

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWalgreens Boots AllianceRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.87
2.51
2.50
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside48.78% Upside25.99% Upside7.66% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/23/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$19.00 ➝ $9.00-4.76%
10/22/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$16.00 ➝ $14.00+33.97%
10/17/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$9.00 ➝ $10.00-3.57%
10/16/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$7.00 ➝ $8.00-27.73%
10/16/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$7.50 ➝ $10.00-5.84%
10/11/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$9.00 ➝ $7.00-22.48%
10/7/2024Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$13.00 ➝ $10.00+13.90%
9/4/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$11.00 ➝ $7.50-15.92%
8/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $15.00+63.22%
7/2/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$22.00 ➝ $13.00+12.85%
4/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$23.00 ➝ $22.00+18.22%
3/26/2024Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/18/2024Leerink Partners
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$23.00 ➝ $22.00+5.72%
2/26/2024Leerink Partnrs
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M. Cherny
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2/20/2024HSBC
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Reduce$27.00 ➝ $20.00-9.46%
10/10/2023Mizuho
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$31.00 ➝ $25.00+12.26%
8/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$33.00 ➝ $30.00+13.04%
2/22/2023Loop Capital
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$45.00+24.72%

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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 Thursday, October 31, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Walgreens Boots Alliance pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bull Case

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

  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. stock is currently trading at a low price of $8.53, potentially offering a good entry point for investors looking for value opportunities.
  • Despite recent price target cuts by analysts, the company has a consensus target price of $14.73, indicating potential upside from the current levels.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. operates as a healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company, providing diversified revenue streams that can help mitigate risks associated with a single sector.
  • The company has a positive return on equity of 12.63%, indicating efficient use of shareholder equity to generate profits.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has a dividend yield of 11.72%, offering investors a steady income stream even during market volatility.

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bear Case

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

  • Analysts have issued multiple sell ratings on the stock, indicating concerns about the company's performance and future prospects.
  • Recent price target cuts by various financial institutions suggest a lack of confidence in the company's ability to deliver strong returns in the near term.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has a negative net margin of 3.99%, indicating challenges in controlling costs and generating profits.
  • The company's stock has experienced a significant decline from its 12-month high of $27.05, reflecting investor pessimism and potential further downside risk.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of -14.84%, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. may face difficulties in sustaining its dividend payments at the current level.

WBA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walgreens Boots Alliance is $12.88, with a high forecast of $22.00 and a low forecast of $7.00.

15 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, 9 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 upside of 48.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, and UBS Group 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.


This page (NASDAQ:WBA) was last updated on 11/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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