Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA)
Net profit margin
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -8,636,000 | -5,811,000 | -6,037,000 | 574,000 | -3,080,000 | -3,315,000 | -3,144,000 | -2,964,000 | 4,337,000 | 5,379,000 | 6,287,000 | 6,430,000 | 2,542,000 | 2,288,000 | -617,000 | -697,000 | 456,000 | 760,000 | 3,493,000 | 3,703,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 148,445,000 | 145,518,000 | 144,409,000 | 142,217,000 | 139,712,000 | 136,739,000 | 133,981,000 | 132,914,000 | 132,484,000 | 134,297,000 | 135,290,000 | 134,271,000 | 136,618,000 | 137,102,000 | 138,097,000 | 141,108,000 | 139,109,000 | 138,317,000 | 138,220,000 | 136,893,000 |
| Net profit margin | -5.82% | -3.99% | -4.18% | 0.40% | -2.20% | -2.42% | -2.35% | -2.23% | 3.27% | 4.01% | 4.65% | 4.79% | 1.86% | 1.67% | -0.45% | -0.49% | 0.33% | 0.55% | 2.53% | 2.71% |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-8,636,000K ÷ $148,445,000K
= -5.82%
The net profit margin of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc has fluctuated over the past several quarters, indicating varying levels of profitability.
In the most recent quarter ending August 31, 2024, the net profit margin was -5.82%, which indicates that the company incurred a net loss relative to its revenue. This represents a significant decline compared to the previous quarter where the net profit margin was -3.99%.
Looking back over the past year, there has been a mix of negative and positive net profit margins. The company experienced a notable increase in profitability in the quarter ending May 31, 2022, with a net profit margin of 4.65%. However, this was followed by a decline in the subsequent quarter to 4.79%.
Overall, the performance of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc in terms of net profit margin has been volatile, with periods of both profitability and losses. It is important for the company to address the factors impacting its profitability to achieve more consistent and sustainable financial performance in the future.
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2024
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc Net Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)