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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $580.00M

The free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) is $580.00M. It is above its 12-month average by 622.52% ($-111.00M).

WBA Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

WBA Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$-363.00M-357.45% 1Y
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WBA Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

WBA Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

WBA Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$580.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$-111.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.53B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$2.35B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$3.69B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$3.37B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$2.73B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+622.52%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-62.09%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-75.36%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-84.30%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-82.80%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-78.74%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$580.00M

FCF Yield

5.60%

Price/FCF

17.9

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $580.00M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $-111.00M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $1.53B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $2.35B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $3.69B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $3.37B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WBA stock is $2.73B.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2024-08-31$-363.00M
2023-08-31$141.00M
2022-08-31$2.17B
2021-08-31$4.18B
2020-08-31$4.11B
2019-08-31$3.89B
2018-08-31$6.90B
2017-08-31$5.90B
2016-08-31$6.52B
2015-08-31$4.41B
2014-08-31$2.79B
2013-08-31$3.09B
2012-08-31$2.88B
2011-08-31$2.43B
2010-08-31$2.73B
2009-08-31$2.18B
2008-08-31$814.00M
2007-08-31$571.40M
2006-08-31$1.10B
2005-08-31$133.70M
2004-08-31$713.20M
2003-08-31$696.40M
2002-08-31$539.40M
2001-08-31$-517.80M
2000-08-31$-147.40M
1999-08-31$-71.10M
1998-08-31$-70.00M
1997-08-31$165.00M
1996-08-31$46.70M
1995-08-31$34.70M

About Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., established in 1901 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, operates as a leading global retailer focused on pharmacy, health, and beauty products. Its business activities are organized into two primary divisions: the United States and International. In the United States, the company dispenses prescription drugs and offers a diverse selection of retail goods. This includes items for health, wellness, beauty, and personal care, alongside general merchandise and consumable products, all available through its extensive network of retail drugstores. The U.S. segment also provides specialized central pharmacy services and mail delivery options for prescriptions. As of August 31, 2021, this division managed 8,965 retail outlets under the Walgreens and Duane Reade banners, complemented by five specialty pharmacies. The International segment focuses on the sale of prescription medications, health and wellness items, beauty products, personal care essentials, and other consumer goods. These are sold through its pharmacy-centric health and beauty retail locations, optical practices, its online platform boots.com, and an integrated mobile application. Additionally, this segment engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution operations within Germany. By August 31, 2021, the international portfolio included 4,031 retail stores operating under brands such as Boots, Benavides, and Ahumada, located across countries including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Chile. It also oversaw 548 optical practices, with 160 of these operating as franchises.

Deerfield, IL
193,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Pharmaceuticals
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Pharmaceuticals
CEO
Timothy C. Wentworth