Walgreens stock plunges as drugstore chain slashes profit guidance in “challenging” consumer environment

Source: CNBC

“Shares of Walgreens plunged more than 14% on Thursday after the company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations and slashed its full-year adjusted profit outlook, citing a ‘challenging’ environment for pharmacies and U.S. consumers. The retail pharmacy giant now expects fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings of $2.80 to $2.95 per share. That compares with the company’s previous outlook of between $3.20 and $3.35 per share. … Still, Walgreens topped revenue estimates for the quarter on strong performance in its health-care segment. The company views that business division as critical to its ongoing push to transform from a major drugstore chain into a large health-care company.” (06/27/24)

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/walgreens-wba-earnings-q3-2024.html