Walgreens Boots Alliance Posts Strong Revenue Growth In 3Q Of FY 2015

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported net earnings increased 82.4 percent to $1.3 billion for third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the same period in the previous year. Adjusted net earnings for the quarter rose 39.9 percent to $1.1 billion, compared with the same quarter a year ago. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share grew 22.9 percent to $1.02, compared with the same period of fiscal year 2014. Net sales in the quarter jumped 48.4 percent to $28.8 billion, mainly due to the inclusion of Alliance Boots for the whole quarter.