Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) Cash Flow from Operations: ARS1,582,721.64 Mil (TTM As of May. 2025)

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What is Walgreens Boots Alliance Cash Flow from Operations?

Walgreens Boots Alliance BUE:WBA 15 Cash Flow from Operations is ARS1,582,721.64 Mil as of May. 2025. GuruFocus rates BUE:WBA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in May. 2025, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Net Income From Continuing Operations was ARS-231,988.30 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was ARS678,210.69 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was ARS66,282.37 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was ARS88,771.03 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was ARS0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was ARS137,299.20 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was ARS48,528.16 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was ARS-95,872.72 Mil. In all, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS691,230.44 Mil.


Walgreens Boots Alliance  (BUE:WBA) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS-231,988.30 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Walgreens Boots Alliance's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS678,210.69 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's change in working capital for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS66,282.37 Mil. It means Walgreens Boots Alliance's working capital increased by ARS66,282.37 Mil from Feb. 2025 to May. 2025 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS88,771.03 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS0.00 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS137,299.20 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock based compensation for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS48,528.16 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Walgreens Boots Alliance's cash flow from others for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS-95,872.72 Mil.


Walgreens Boots Alliance Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Walgreens Boots Alliance Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Walgreens Boots Alliance Annual Data
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Quarterly Data
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as:

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS1,582,721.64 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of ARS1,582,721.64 Mil mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a Cash Flow from Operations of ARS1,582,721.64 Mil as of May. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Cash Flow from Operations is ARS1,582,721.64 Mil. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations of ARS1,582,721.64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Cash Flow from Operations is ARS1,582,721.64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of ARS1,582,721.64 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is ARS1,582,721.64 Mil. Walgreens Boots Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current Cash Flow from Operations is ARS1,582,721.64 Mil as of May. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Business Description

Address 108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.