Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment are as follows (in millions):

Goodwill roll forward:	U.S. Retail Pharmacy		International		U.S. Healthcare		Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
August 31, 2024 1	$	10,947	$	1,388	$	3,173	$	15,506
Impairments	(2,008)		—		(1,645)		(3,653)
Cumulative translation adjustments	—		(51)		—		(51)
February 28, 2025	$	8,938	$	1,337	$	1,528	$	11,803

1.As of August 31, 2024, prior cumulative goodwill impairment charges of $1.7 billion and $12.7 billion were recognized in the International and U.S. Healthcare segments, respectively. There were no goodwill impairment charges in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy segment prior to August 31, 2024.