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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
With a market cap of $10.1 billion, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) is a global healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company operating in the United States and internationally. The company provides a broad range of services through its U.S. Retail Pharmacy, International, and U.S. Healthcare segments, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, health and wellness products, and value-based medical care. Analysts expect the Deerfield, Illinois-based company to report adjusted earnings of $0.25 per share in Q4 2025, down 35.9% from $0.39 per share in the year-ago quarter. However, the company has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in the last four quarters. More News from Barchart Tesla Just Signed a Chip Supply Deal with Samsung. What Does That Mean for TSLA Stock? Here's What Happened the Last Time Novo Nordisk Stock Was This Oversold Dear Microsoft Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for Aug. 1 Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. For fiscal 2025, analysts expect the largest U.S. drugstore chain to report an adjusted EPS of $1.70, a decrease of nearly 41% from $2.88 in fiscal 2024. Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have dropped 2.6% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind both the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.8% return and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLP) 3.6% gain over the same period. Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance recovered marginally following its Q3 2025 results on Jun. 26 due to better-than-expected adjusted EPS of $0.38 and revenue of around $39 billion, driven by aggressive cost-cutting measures, including executive reductions and store closures. Key contributors included an 8% rise in U.S. retail pharmacy sales to $30.7 billion and a 10.3% increase in same-store sales, reflecting the management's $1 billion cost-reduction plan and strategic store closures. Analysts' consensus view on WBA stock is cautious, with a "Hold" rating overall. Among 13 analysts covering the stock, one recommends "Strong Buy," 11 suggest "Hold," and one advises "Moderate Sell." As of writing, the stock is trading above the average analyst price target of $11.54. On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Son of British heavyweight legend signs for Arsenal as he follows in dad and brother's sporting footsteps
DAVID HAYE'S sporting legacy is showing no sign of slowing down after his 11-year-old son Kingston Haye joined Arsenal's academy. Kingston, a rising star, joins Arsenal from Sutton, where he had been turning heads with his impressive performances on the pitch. 3 3 As a midfielder he has already caught the attention of scouts, many of whom are predicting a bright future for the 11-year-old. Kingston's technical ability, vision and ball control have earned him a reputation as one of the most promising talents around, which has now led to his move to North London. His ability to dictate play from the middle of the park has drawn comparisons to some of the top young footballers in Europe and Arsenal's faith in his potential has been rewarded with a junior contract. Haye's eldest son Cassius Haye is also making a name for himself at tennis. At just 17 years old, Cassius has been making waves on the junior circuit, competing internationally and impressing coaches and fans alike with his raw talent and competitive spirit. His powerful serve, quick footwork, and aggressive playing style have drawn comparisons to the greats of the sport. But it's not just his on-court skills that impress — Cassius also possesses the mental toughness that has been a hallmark of his father's career. Haye Snr won the WBA heavyweight belt in 2009 when he beat the giant 7ft Russian Nikolai Valuev. His success was built on physical prowess and mental fortitude, and it seems that Cassius and Kingston are carrying that same drive into their respective careers. Arsenal CONFIRM £63.5million Viktor Gyokeres transfer as striker takes iconic No14 made famous by Thierry Henry The children are determined to blaze their own trail and there's no doubt their father's legacy continues to inspire him.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former party girl Shannon Courtenay signs with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions as former world champion joins star-studded female roster aiming to revolutionise women's boxing
Former world bantamweight champion Shannon Courtenay has officially signed with Jake Paul 's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), joining its rapidly expanding roster of female talent. Backed by the sport's most talked-about disruptor, Courtenay is aiming to climb back to world champion status at a time when women's boxing is bigger, bolder, and more visible than ever. The 31-year-old fighter from Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire is one of many marquee names to sign with the promotional outfit that is quickly rewriting the destiny of women's boxing. Courtenay, who famously won the WBA bantamweight title in 2021 in a barnstorming battle against Australia's Ebanie Bridges, is aiming to become a two-time world champion. With MVP's backing - from unrivalled media reach to blockbuster events and a platform few female fighters have ever been afforded - it may not be a matter of if, but when. 'My main focus is becoming a two-time world champion and with the backing of MVP I know I can go on to winning more titles,' Courtenay said in a statement released today. 'Women's boxing was beginning to get forgotten about again, but then MVP have come along, ripped up the script, and made it bigger than ever. I can't wait to get amongst it!' The move comes amid a resurgence in women's boxing, with MVP - co-founded by Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul - leading the charge. The promotion's recent Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 blockbuster at Madison Square Garden made history as the first all-women's card at the venue, earning a Guinness World Record title for most world championship belts contested on a single fight card. With over 4.2million U.S. viewers (Live +1) and a $2.63 million gate, the historic event became the most-watched women's professional sports event of the year. Speaking about their latest signings, Paul and Bidarian said: 'Women's boxing has never been stronger globally and today's signings further cement MVP's commitment to continuing to invest and elevate the sport like no boxing promotional brand has before. 'Shannon, Desley, Jasmine, Sa'Rai, and Yesica represent five powerful stories, four countries with proud boxing legacy, and one shared mission: to compete and win at the highest level. 'The UK has the best concentration of elite female boxers in the world, and MVP is strategically focused on building out a robust British roster that will allow us to bring MVP events to the market. Shannon joins Ellie Scotney, Chantelle Cameron, Savannah Marshall and Ramla Ali, who are all power players in women's boxing.' Courtenay's career since her title-winning night has seen both highs and setbacks. After losing the belt on the scales in October 2021 due to a missed weight - later attributed to an unanticipated menstrual cycle - she dropped a majority decision to Jamie Mitchell in a valiant attempt to reclaim the vacant title. After a lengthy layoff and injuries, Courtenay returned to action in late 2024, narrowly losing a competitive six-round contest to Catherine Tacone Ramos. Her journey from party lifestyle to global stage embodies the kind of drive MVP thrives on Joining MVP signals more than just a promotional switch, it's a strategic alignment with a company known for transforming fighters into stars and building mega-events around elite talent. Courtenay will now compete alongside a growing stable of decorated women's champions, including Australia's unified middleweight titleholder Desley 'Destroyer' Robinson (10-3, 3 KOs), unbeaten WBA super flyweight queen Jasmine 'Animal' Artiga (13-0-1, 6 KOs), 19-time US national champion Sa'Rai El-Brown, and Mexico's former unified light flyweight champion Yesica Nery Plata (30‑2, 3 KOs). For MVP, Courtenay represents not only a former world champion with unfinished business but a compelling personality capable of capturing audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Her journey from party lifestyle to global stage embodies the kind of redemption and drive MVP thrives on and may well propel her back to the top of the bantamweight division. With momentum building and a world-class platform now behind her, Shannon Courtenay's comeback story is poised to enter its most thrilling chapter yet.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former world champion boxer Dwight Muhammad Qawi dies at 72
Hall of Fame boxer Dwight Muhammad Qawi, who took up the sport in prison and won world titles in two different weight classes, has died at age 72. Qawi's sister, Wanda King, said he died on Friday, July 25, after a five-year battle with dementia. "He was a great father, a great Pop-Pop to his grandchildren," King told BoxingScene. "He had a heart of gold, and he fought his dementia illness just like he was fighting in the ring." Born Dwight Braxton and raised in Camden, New Jersey, he learned to box at Rahway State Prison while serving a sentence for armed robbery. He turned pro after he was released in 1978 and later changed his name after converting to Islam in 1982. Nicknamed "The Camden Buzzsaw," Qawi won his first world title in 1981, defeating Matthew Saad Muhammad for the WBC light heavyweight crown. After winning a rematch with Saad Muhammad the following year, he lost to WBA champion Michael Spinks in a unification bout in March 1983. Despite being just 5-7, the compactly built Qawi moved up to cruiserweight in 1985 and dethroned champion Piet Crous before facing Evander Holyfield in what experts regard as one of the weight class's best fights of all time. Holyfield won the 15-round split decision in Atlanta on July 12, 1986, and then defeated Qawi in a rematch the following December. Qawi would have one more high-profile fight, a March 1988 loss to heavyweight George Foreman before retiring later that year with a career record of 41-11-1 and 25 knockouts. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004, and spent a large part of his retirement as a youth advocate and drug and alcohol counselor in New Jersey. Contributing: Field Level Media
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, boxer who went from prison to champion, dies at 72
CAMDEN: Dwight Muhammad Qawi, the Hall of Fame fighter who took up boxing in prison and became a two-weight world champion, has died. He was 72. Qawi's sister, Wanda King, said he died Friday following a five-year battle with dementia. Born Dwight Braxton in Baltimore, Qawi grew up in Camden. He competed in the boxing program at Rahway State Prison while serving a sentence for armed robbery, and turned professional at age 25 soon after his release in 1978. In December 1981, Qawi — who legally changed his name in 1982 following his conversion to Islam — stopped Matthew Saad Muhammad in the 10th round to win the WBC light heavyweight belt. Qawi stopped Saad again eight months later, taking six rounds. After a loss to Michael Spinks, the 5-foot-7 Qawi — called "The Camden Buzzsaw" — moved up in weight and took the WBA cruiserweight title from Piet Crous in July 1985. Qawi lost the title to future heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield in a 15-rounder in July 1986. Qawi later fought as a heavyweight, with George Foreman stopping him in seven rounds. Qawi retired in 1998 at age 46 with a 41-11-1 record and 25 knockouts. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004. After his retirement from the ring, he worked as a boxing trainer, youth advocate and drug and alcohol counselor.
