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).
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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
| DATE | FREE 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 |
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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.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Pharmaceuticals
- CEO
- Timothy C. Wentworth