Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) released third-quarter earnings on June 27, 2005.
- The following note appeared in the company's release: "This year's quarter includes a $6.6 million pre-tax ($4.1 million after-tax) gain for litigation settlements versus a gain in last year's quarter of $3 million pre-tax ($1.9 million after-tax) from litigation settlements. Excluding these gains, earnings for the quarter increased 19.5% to $406.9 million, or $0.40 cents per share (diluted) from last year's $340.4 million, or $0.33 cents per share (diluted)."
Income Statement Highlights
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
| Avg. Est. | Q3 2005 | Q3 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $10,860 | $10,831 | $9,579 | 13.1% |
| Net Profit | -- | $411 | $342 | 20.1% |
| EPS | $0.38 | $0.40 | $0.33 | 21.2% |
Margin Checkup
| Q3 2005 | Q3 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Before Taxes/Sales |
6.05% |
5.72% | +0.33% |
| Net Margin |
3.79% | 3.57% | +0.22% |
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