Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) Options

You can expect Steffano Pessina to try to steal it by helping to take it away from the shareholders and take it private for a very low price.

I'm up 25% in 2 months, that's the difference, ready to sell to move that into another place 

Not to mention that WBA's largest shareholder, Steffano Pessina, the jerk who orchestrated the merger of Walgreens and Boots and then took everything over and ran it into the ground, is part of the group taking it private and will retain a huge stake in the resulting private entity. Walgreens (WAG) at the time had been trading in the $70 - $90 range before becoming WBA and steadily dropping in share price down to where we are now. Even long time WAG and now WBA shareholders who have a cost basis below $30, and who did not sell their shares up in the $90's, etc. just may likely take a huge bath on this deal.

Not necessarily and not according to Duetsche Bank:
Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Has 'Run Too Far' on Sycamore Deal Speculation, Deutsche Bank Says

11:05 AM EST, 02/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) shares "have run too far" on speculation surrounding a potential take-private deal with Sycamore Partners, Deutsche Bank said in a Thursday note, citing a Financial Times report.

Citing sources with knowledge of the details, the Financial Times reported Thursday that a buyout of Walgreens would set the stage for a three-way split of the company, with the funding for taking it private not expected to be difficult following weeks of talks with Sycamore.

"The article notes financing is in place (not a surprise to us), but the deal strikes us as incredibly complicated and unlikely to be consummated at a premium to the current share price," Deutsche Bank said.

The bank described the deal as "highly difficult," noting that Walgreens' core US business is "especially challenged."

Deutsche Bank downgraded the company to sell from hold and cut its price target to $9 from $11.

The shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance were down nearly 3% in recent trading.

Hopefully that means the buyout is near that

Morningstar reiterated $20 Fair Value and 4-Star rating for WBA this week (2/26/25)

I guess this is one way to counteract shrinkage

CHICAGO and DEERFIELD, Ill. , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Grubhub announced today that it has teamed up with Walgreens to bring Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide to its marketplace. Through this collaboration, customers have access to 15,000 items for on-demand delivery — including beauty, health and wellness, snacks, personal care, household items, toys, and more.

Grubhub is enhancing the customer experience by expanding its marketplace offerings to include Walgreens and Duane Reade , broadening access to everyday essentials. Grubhub's data shows that customers who shop from convenience merchants on Grubhub order nearly three times more per month than those who don't, making them valuable users of the Grubhub marketplace.

"We're excited to add Walgreens and Duane Reade to offer customers a robust selection of convenience retailers on Grubhub ," said Craig Whitmer , vice president of new verticals at Grubhub . "As a Chicago -based company, working with another hometown favorite is particularly special. The addition of these two brands helps us scale our convenience offerings across the country with a strong focus on key markets like Chicago and New York City , and we look forward to delivering even more value and convenience to our shared communities."

"Customers today expect to get what they want, when they want it, how they want it," said Sharmila Sudhakar , group vice president of digital commerce and omni experience at Walgreens . "The addition of Grubhub to Walgreens ' growing roster of delivery partners helps meet that expectation and offers shoppers another simple and trusted same-day solution to get the essentials they need."

Walgreens and Duane Reade are part of Grubhub+, Grubhub's loyalty program, which offers members perks like $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders, discounted priority delivery, and ongoing member-only exclusive offers.* Walgreens joins a growing list of convenience retailers available on Grubhub .

Hanging tight, this next week is critical in keeping the trend intact 

No bad, staying above the trend line. Talks are still ongoing for privatization 

T.D. Cowen has it rate today 1/31/2025 as a buy with a 12 month price target of 15.00.
Go figure

6 month chart shows a turnaround is in place.

Let's chat in 12 months, I'll bet this will be way higher than $9/share

I expected it a year ago!

If that surprised you, you really need a new hobby...

🤣

Seems nothing you've posted is going to happen. WBA stock plummets and dividend ends. Store traffic dwindles. But pump on, guy.

"Latest step in Walgreens’ turnaround is blow to investors
Pharmacy chain halts quarterly dividend to shore up its balance sheet

"https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-latest-step-in-walgreens-turnaround-is-a-blow-to-investors-fec3d8b4

"

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