The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in May. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Walgreens Boots Alliance was 0.48. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.37.
BUE:WBA's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Walgreens Boots Alliance was 15.78%. The lowest was 1.53%. And the median was 3.79%.
During the past 12 months, Walgreens Boots Alliance's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -65.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Walgreens Boots Alliance was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -13.20% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Walgreens Boots Alliance Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BUE:WBA vs WGRX, PETS, BHIC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as
* 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 (BUE:WBA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. Over the past decade, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.48.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.48. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Walgreens Boots Alliance's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.48 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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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