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Walgreens Narrows Q3 Loss With 7% Sales Gain as Buyout Vote Approaches

Shareholder approval on July 11 will pave the way for a private equity takeover late next year.

Walgreens Boots Alliance logo is seen in this illustration taken February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • Walgreens posted a $178 million net loss for its fiscal third quarter, beating expectations, as revenue rose 7% to $39 billion year over year.
  • The company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance under the terms of its pending $10 billion sale to Sycamore Partners.
  • A special shareholder meeting on July 11 will decide approval of the acquisition, which remains on track to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Operational savings efforts include closing over 400 stores so far and targeting 1,200 total closures by the fiscal year ending 2027.
  • The U.S. Healthcare segment trimmed its operating loss to $64 million in Q3, driven by stronger contributions from VillageMD risk-based services.