walgreen co (WAG:New York Consolidated)
walgreen co (WAG) Snapshot
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Open
$49.89
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Previous Close
$50.14
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Day High
$50.75
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Day Low
$49.77
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52 Week High
05/22/13 - $51.20
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52 Week Low
06/20/12 - $28.53
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Market Cap
47.7B
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Average Volume 10 Days
5.6M
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EPS TTM
$2.44
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Shares Outstanding
947.5M
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EX-Date
05/17/13
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P/E TM
20.6x
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Dividend
$1.10
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Dividend Yield
2.20%
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Walgreen Co., together with its subsidiaries, operates a network of drugstores in the United States. It provides consumer goods and services, pharmacy, and health and wellness services through drugstores, as well as through mail, and by telephone and online. The company sells prescription and non-prescription drugs; and general merchandise, including household products, convenience and fresh foods, personal care, beauty care, photofinishing, and candy products, as well as home medical equipment, contact lenses, vitamins and supplements, and other health and wellness solutions. It also provides specialty pharmacy services for managing complex and chronic health conditions; customers infusion therapy services consisting of administration of intravenous medications for cancer treatments, chronic pain, heart failure, and other infections and disorders; and clinical services, such as laboratory monitoring, medication profile review, nutritional assessments, and patient and caregiver education. In addition, the company operates Take Care Clinics to treat patients, give prescriptions, and administer immunizations and other vaccines. As of May 7, 2013, it operated 8,086 drugstores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The company also operates approximately 700 worksite health and wellness centers, and in-store convenient care clinics in the United States. Walgreen Co. was founded in 1901 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.
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Rick Hans, Divisional Vice President, Investor Relations & Finance of Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG) (Walgreen) said at the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Healthcare Conference that they will use some cash for internal growth and for some minor tuck-in acquisitions.
Fuse Science, Inc. announced that they have added Walgreen Co. as a distribution point for their line of proprietary and innovative consumer products, PowerFuse(R) and ElectroFuse(R). Initial product distribution began in mid-April at leading Walgreens locations near Augusta, Ga. The PowerFuse(R) and ElectroFuse(R) four-foot end aisle displays featured Tiger Woods in support of the Masters Golf tournament, and currently showcases NFL All-Pro Arian Foster and Major League Baseball superstar David Ortiz. The Fuse Science distribution strategy is focused on rolling out their revolutionary consumer products within Walgreens locations situated near select PGA tournaments around the country up until, and including, the 2013 U.S. Open in June.
Walgreen Co. announced the official opening of its newest store, located at Powell and O'Farrell streets in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood. The store, which will open at 10 a.m. May 8, features an extensive collection of innovative offerings and services unexpected from a drugstore. This expanded store is tailored to reflect the uniqueness of San Francisco, at a location where Walgreens has been present since 1946. The store's expanded features include: A LOOK Boutique beauty department featuring dozens of prestige and niche cosmetic, skincare and hair care brands not typically found in drugstores. As part of it, Britain's leading skincare and cosmetics brand No7, created by Boots, will be available. No7 is well known for its internationally acclaimed range of anti-aging beauty serums, all independently scientifically tested. Specially-trained beauty advisors are on hand to offer guidance finding the best solutions for individual needs. Expert BROW shaping and grooming services will be available at the Ramy Eyebrow Bar. Hundreds of fresh food items including produce and high-quality, on-the-go meal options such as wraps, sandwiches and salads made fresh daily. A Coca-Cola Freestyle machine dispensing 130 varieties of Coca Cola fountain drinks. Several flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt accompanied by an enticing toppings bar. An Upmarket Café offering a barista preparing fresh brewed premium coffee and espressos. Local, freshly baked goods also are available. A juice and smoothie bar featuring fresh fruits and vegetables included in distinct recipes. A robust selection of beer, wine and spirits and quality products appropriate to celebrate special occasions. A replica display of Ghirardelli Square that will pay homage to Ghirardelli's local history and will offer one of the selections of Ghirardelli premium chocolates and gift selections in the San Francisco area.
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Industry Analysis
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Industry Average
| Valuation | WAG | Industry Range |
| Price/Earnings | 22.3x |
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| Price/Sales | 0.7x |
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| Price/Book | 2.5x |
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| Price/Cash Flow | 23.1x |
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| TEV/Sales | 0.5x |
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- Deerfield, IL | Walgreen CoPosted: Feb 28
- Corona, CA | WalgreensPosted: May 22
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