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Walgreens Boots Alliance's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2025 was ARS-236.72.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was ARS-7,291.50.
During the past 12 months, Walgreens Boots Alliance's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -39.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -16.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Walgreens Boots Alliance's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 214.10% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 13.20% per year.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Walgreens Boots Alliance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
BUE:WBA vs WGRX, PETS, BHIC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Walgreens Boots Alliance's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Walgreens Boots Alliance PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Walgreens Boots Alliance's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walgreens Boots Alliance's PE Ratio falls into.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 ARS-7,291.50
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ARS-7,291.50 mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ARS-7,291.50 as of May. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ARS-7,291.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ARS-7,291.50 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.80, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 10.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ARS-7,291.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ARS-7,291.50. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ARS-7,291.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ARS-7,291.50 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 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.
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