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WBA (NASDAQ) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares

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Outstanding Shares

Outstanding Shares 10 Years Trend: the Outstanding Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) are shrinking at a rate of -1.00% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -77.78%. This correlation quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship between stock splits, issuing new shares, and share buybacks.

Growth Rate: -1.00% / Correlation: -77.78%: Investors prefer a decreasing number of outstanding shares as it can enhance EPS, increase the demand for shares and demonstrate management's commitment to shareholder value.

Stock Splits: Last Stock Split 1999-02-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth
2023 864.3 +0.08%
2022 863.6 -0.46%
2021 867.6 +0.27%
2020 865.3 -3.06%
2019 892.6 -6.18%
2018 951.4 -5.9%
2017 1011.1 -7.09%
2016 1088.3 -0.94%
2015 1098.6 +14.92%
2014 956 -0.57%
2013 961.5 +1.08%
2012 951.2 +7.46%
2011 885.2 -5.26%
2010 934.3 -5.95%
2009 993.4 +0.32%
2008 990.2 -0.73%
2007 997.5 -1.57%
2006 1013.4 -0.87%
2005 1022.3 -0.69%
2004 1029.4 -0.27%
2003 1032.2 -0.02%
2002 1032.4 +0.24%
2001 1029.9 +0.36%
2000 1026.2 +0.86%
1999 1017.5 -49.69%
1998 2022.4 +0.92%
1997 2004 +103.54%
1996 984.56
1995 984.56 -0%
1994 984.57
1993 984.57
1992 984.57
1991 984.57 +0.01%
1990 984.5 +0.02%
1989 984.27 +0%
1988 984.22 +0.01%
1987 984.1 +0.02%
1986 983.92 +0.17%
1985 982.22

Dividend Yields & Ratings

Overall Dividend Rating 6.72
Dividends Paid TTM 1.92 Yield TTM 9.61%
Dividends Paid Average 5y 1.87 Yield Average 5y 9.38%
Growth Rate 5y 2.65% Yield on Cost 5y 2.85%
Payout Consistency all time 100.0% First Payout 1985-08-12
Compare WBA Dividends with its Industry Peers

Last 25 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Date Period Dividend Rate Growth
2023-11-13 Quarterly 0.48
2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.48
2023-05-18 Quarterly 0.48
2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.48
2022-11-14 Quarterly 0.48
2022-08-18 Quarterly 0.48 0.5%
2022-05-19 Quarterly 0.4775
2022-02-17 Quarterly 0.4775
2021-11-12 Quarterly 0.4775
2021-08-19 Quarterly 0.4775 2.1%
2021-05-20 Quarterly 0.4675
2021-02-18 Quarterly 0.4675
2020-11-18 Quarterly 0.4675
2020-08-18 Quarterly 0.4675 2.2%
2020-05-19 Quarterly 0.4575
2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.4575
2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.4575
2019-08-19 Quarterly 0.4575 4%
2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.44
2019-02-14 Quarterly 0.44
2018-11-08 Quarterly 0.44
2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.44 10%
2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.4
2018-02-14 Quarterly 0.4
2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.4
Dividends, a critical component of investing, offer insights into Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc financial health:

  • WBA`s 9.61% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 1.92 USD by the current stock price.
  • 2.85% Yield on Cost is a metric for long-term investors, reflecting the current dividend yield of 9.61% compared to a 5-Year old purchase price. This metric helps investors assess the income growth potential of their investments over time.
  • The 100.0% Payout Consistency of WBA Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
  • The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 2.65% per year in the last 5-Years showcases WBA`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
As an investor, understanding the dividend-related metrics of WBA Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc is essential for building a balanced and income-generating portfolio.

The Overall Dividend Rating of 6.72 is quantified on a scale from 0 to +10.
Ratings surpassing 5 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 7.5 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes the above mentioned: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Dividend Payment and Growth Rate/CAGR over time.