Walgreens Boots Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

W8A Stock  EUR 8.44  0.15  1.75%   
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Walgreens Boots Alliance on the next trading day is expected to be 8.44 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.18 and the sum of the absolute errors of 10.88. Walgreens Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Walgreens Boots stock prices and determine the direction of Walgreens Boots Alliance's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Walgreens Boots' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
Walgreens Boots simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Walgreens Boots Alliance are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Walgreens Boots Alliance prices get older.

Walgreens Boots Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 3rd of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Walgreens Boots Alliance on the next trading day is expected to be 8.44 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.18, mean absolute percentage error of 0.06, and the sum of the absolute errors of 10.88.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Walgreens Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Walgreens Boots' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Walgreens Boots Stock Forecast Pattern

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Walgreens Boots Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Walgreens Boots' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Walgreens Boots' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 5.44 and 11.44, respectively. We have considered Walgreens Boots' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
8.44
8.44
Expected Value
11.44
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Walgreens Boots stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Walgreens Boots stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria113.486
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.0123
MADMean absolute deviation0.1813
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0219
SAESum of the absolute errors10.88
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Walgreens Boots Alliance forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Walgreens Boots observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Walgreens Boots

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Walgreens Boots Alliance. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
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Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
5.448.4411.44
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
5.428.4211.42
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Other Forecasting Options for Walgreens Boots

For every potential investor in Walgreens, whether a beginner or expert, Walgreens Boots' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Walgreens Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Walgreens. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Walgreens Boots' price trends.

Walgreens Boots Related Equities

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Walgreens Boots' price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Walgreens Boots' current price.

Walgreens Boots Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Walgreens Boots stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Walgreens Boots shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Walgreens Boots stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Walgreens Boots Alliance entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Walgreens Boots Risk Indicators

The analysis of Walgreens Boots' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Walgreens Boots' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting walgreens stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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Additional Information and Resources on Investing in Walgreens Stock

When determining whether Walgreens Boots Alliance offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Walgreens Boots' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Walgreens Boots' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Walgreens Boots is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Walgreens Boots' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.