Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$11.94 +0.04 (+0.34%)

Closing price 08/8/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$11.93 -0.01 (-0.09%)

As of 08/8/2025 07:52 PM Eastern

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
6

Buy
2

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Walgreens Boots Alliance in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for WBA.

Consensus Price Target

$10.59
-11.30% Downside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Walgreens Boots Alliance, the average price target is $10.59. The highest price target for WBA is $15.00, while the lowest price target for WBA is $7.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -11.30% from the current price of $11.94.

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WBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/9/24 to 8/9/25	1 Month Ago 7/10/24 to 7/10/25	3 Months Ago 5/11/24 to 5/11/25	1 Year Ago 8/10/23 to 8/9/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$10.59	$10.59	$10.59	$16.86
Forecasted Upside	-11.30% Downside	-8.38% Downside	-5.77% Downside	57.84% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce

WBA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WBA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Walgreens Boots Alliance	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.83	2.53	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-11.30% Downside	64.52% Upside	13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent WBA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/26/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Underweight ➝ Underweight
6/26/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
2/28/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars	George Hill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell	$11.00 ➝ $9.00	-19.86%
2/24/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Lake Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
1/31/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Macdonald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$13.00 ➝ $12.00	+19.43%
1/15/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Hendrix Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$9.00 ➝ $12.00	-1.07%
1/13/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Elizabeth Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$9.00 ➝ $12.00	+6.86%
1/13/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Allen Lutz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$7.50 ➝ $8.50	-27.72%
10/23/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$19.00 ➝ $9.00	-4.76%
10/22/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$16.00 ➝ $14.00	+33.97%
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10/16/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$7.00 ➝ $8.00	-27.73%
8/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$20.00 ➝ $15.00	+63.22%
3/26/2024	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/18/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$23.00 ➝ $22.00	+5.72%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
2/20/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Reduce	$27.00 ➝ $20.00	-9.46%
10/10/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$31.00 ➝ $25.00	+12.26%
8/24/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$33.00 ➝ $30.00	+13.04%

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Should I Buy Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock? WBA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Walgreens Boots Alliance pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $11.60, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the healthcare sector.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported a revenue increase of 7.2% year-over-year, indicating strong business performance and growth potential.
The company has a positive return on equity of 17.66%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Recent insider buying, including a significant purchase by the Chairman, may signal confidence in the company's future prospects.
Analysts have given the stock an average rating of "Hold," indicating that it may be a stable investment option in the current market environment.

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a negative net margin of 4.07%, which indicates that it is currently spending more than it earns, raising concerns about profitability.
Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting a lack of confidence in its short-term performance.
The stock has a P/E ratio of -1.59, which is unusual and may indicate underlying financial issues that could deter potential investors.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, the company is approaching a level of debt that could be concerning for investors, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
Analysts have set a consensus price target of $10.59, which is below the current stock price, indicating potential downside risk.

WBA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Walgreens Boots Alliance is $10.59, with a high forecast of $15.00 and a low forecast of $7.00.
: 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walgreens Boots Alliance in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" WBA shares.
: According to analysts, Walgreens Boots Alliance's stock has a predicted downside of -11.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Walgreens Boots Alliance has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Walgreens Boots Alliance less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Walgreens Boots Alliance is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how WBA compares to other companies.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target