As we approach the halfway point for 2012, now's a good time to look back at what's happening with the stocks that interest you. By making sure you know the important things that a company accomplished -- as well as the setbacks it experienced -- you can make a better decision about whether it's a smart investment for your portfolio.
Today, let's take a look at Rite Aid
Stats on Rite Aid
2012 YTD Return | 6.3% |
Market Capitalization | $1.19 billion |
Revenue, Most Recent Quarter | $6.47 billion |
Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth, Most Recent Quarter | 1.2% |
Net Loss, Most Recent Quarter | ($30.7 million) |
CAPS Rating | * |
Source: S&P Capital IQ.
Why has Rite Aid gone nowhere since 2009?
Rite Aid has failed even where competitors have found success. While Walgreen
Rite Aid has done its best to capitalize on one opportunity, though. A dispute between Walgreen and Express Scripts
But lately, rumors have surfaced that Walgreen should simply buy out Rite Aid in order to compete better against CVS. While a deal would help Walgreen grow, it would also shoulder the company with Rite Aid's debt -- something that Fool analyst Austin Smith thinks isn't worth the cost.
Rite Aid's most recent quarter made some shareholders excited about its future prospects, as company management gave full-year guidance for a smaller loss than previously thought. But in the end, Rite Aid needs to figure out how to make money -- and in the current environment, that'll be a tough assignment given the company's debt load.
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