Stock Pulse
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) exceeded Q2 2025 earnings expectations with $38.6 billion in revenue, but adjusted EPS declined year-over-year [3], [4], [5], [9]. The company withdrew its fiscal 2025 guidance due to its pending acquisition by Sycamore Partners, expected to close in late 2025 [3], [4], [5], [9]. While WBA is implementing cost-cutting measures and saw a narrowed net loss in Q2, it faces challenges from reduced pharmacy reimbursements and softer retail demand [5], [9]. Rite Aid's recent bankruptcy filing highlights the difficult industry environment, though it presents minimal direct impact on WBA [1]. Analysts remain confident the Sycamore acquisition will proceed despite market instability [10], and WBA's high dividend yield continues to attract income-focused investors [2].