Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported sales of USD 30,740 million against USD 28,501 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,322 million against USD 1,447 million a year ago. Earnings before income tax provision were USD 1,036 million against USD 1,275 million a year ago. Net earnings attributable to company were USD 821 million or USD 0.81 per diluted share against USD 1,054 million or USD 0.97 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was USD 961 million against USD 525 million a year ago. Additions to property, plant and equipment was USD 378 million against USD 378 million a year ago. Adjusted net earnings attributable to company were USD 1,295 million or USD 1.28 per diluted share against USD 1,201 million or USD 1.10 per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted operating income was USD 1,809 million against USD 1,726 million a year ago. Non-GAAP free cash flow was USD 583 million against USD 147 million a year ago.

The company raised the lower end of its guidance for fiscal year 2018 by 5 cents per share and now anticipates adjusted diluted net earnings per share of USD 5.45 to USD 5.70.