Walgreens vs. Rite Aid: Which Pharmacy Stock is a Better Buy?

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Because the resurgence of COVID-19 cases has led to increased demand for testing and medicines, pharmacy companies are witnessing rising sales. The global pharmacies and healthcare stores market is expected to grow at a 5%% CAGR to $1.31 billion by 2025. So, both UNP and CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) should benefit.

While RAD has gained 2% in price year-to-date, WBA has surged 21.4%. WBA is a clear winner with 19% price gains versus RAD’s negative returns in terms over the past nine months. But which of these stocks is a better pick now? Let’s find out.

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