Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) has disclosed a new risk, in the Debt & Financing category.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. faces significant business risks related to the rising importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values among its employees, customers, and shareholders. While the company is committed to aligning its operations with ESG strategies, it acknowledges that various risks and uncertainties could prevent it from meeting these goals. The dissatisfaction from stakeholders due to unmet ESG expectations, coupled with the potential backlash from ‘anti-ESG’ sentiment, poses a threat to the company’s reputation and attractiveness as an employer. Furthermore, the inability to achieve ESG objectives might adversely impact its stock price, thereby affecting its operational efficiency and financial health.
The average WBA stock price target is $9.75, implying -11.92% downside potential.
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