Selling, General, and Administrative Costs: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. vs Alkermes plc

SG&A Expenses: Walgreens vs. Alkermes - A Decade in Review

__timestampAlkermes plcWalgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 201419990500017691000000
Thursday, January 1, 201531155800021669000000
Friday, January 1, 201637413000023425000000
Sunday, January 1, 201742157800023618000000
Monday, January 1, 201852640800024638000000
Tuesday, January 1, 201959944900023183000000
Wednesday, January 1, 202053882700022836000000
Friday, January 1, 202156097700023798000000
Saturday, January 1, 202260574700024994000000
Sunday, January 1, 202368975100025479000000
Monday, January 1, 202464523800028113000000
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A Tale of Two Companies: Walgreens Boots Alliance vs. Alkermes

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate finance, understanding the dynamics of Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses is crucial. Over the past decade, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and Alkermes plc have showcased contrasting trajectories in their SG&A expenditures.

From 2014 to 2023, Walgreens Boots Alliance consistently reported SG&A expenses that were approximately 40 times higher than those of Alkermes. This stark difference highlights the scale and operational complexity of Walgreens, a global retail pharmacy giant, compared to Alkermes, a biopharmaceutical company. Notably, Walgreens saw a steady increase in expenses, peaking in 2023, while Alkermes experienced a more volatile pattern, with a significant rise of over 240% from 2014 to 2023.

These trends underscore the diverse challenges and strategies employed by companies in different sectors, offering valuable insights for investors and analysts alike.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025