Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) EPS (Basic): ARS-7,291.50 (TTM As of May. 2025)


What is Walgreens Boots Alliance EPS (Basic)?

Walgreens Boots Alliance BUE:WBA 15 EPS (Basic) is ARS-7,291.50 as of May. 2025. GuruFocus rates BUE:WBA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS-236.72. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was ARS-7,291.50.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS-236.72. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was ARS-7,291.50.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS449.77. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was 1,987.20.

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 NRI Growth Rate was -16.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -10.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -0.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

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) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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 EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Walgreens Boots Alliance EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Walgreens Boots Alliance Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
EPS (Basic)
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Quarterly Data
Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25
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Walgreens Boots Alliance EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Aug. 2024 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-8048751.8-0)/863.100
=-9,325.40

Walgreens Boots Alliance's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: May. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-207132.409-0)/864.900
=-239.49

EPS (Basic) 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of ARS-7,291.50 mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a EPS (Basic) of ARS-7,291.50 as of May. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's EPS (Basic) too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's EPS (Basic) of ARS-7,291.50 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 EPS (Basic) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) of ARS-7,291.50. The current EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current EPS (Basic) 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 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.