Walmart is accustomed to attracting attention for its prices. This weekend, it caught the eyes—and ire—of the president.
There is a rumor that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) planned to show the effect of tariffs on the prices of items sold at its site.
Retailer's CEO last month was among a small group of executives who warned the president that tariffs would result in price hikes.
Trump blasted Walmart after the retailer warned it would raise prices due to tariffs.
Walmart's stock is pricier, but Amazon's growth and profit potential are far greater.
Walmart is gearing up for a shift in consumer behavior as artificial intelligence begins to take a more active role in how people shop.
Walmart tops earnings and revenue estimates but warns of price hikes.
Walmart will soon offer delivery in three-hours or less to 95% of the US population. Its delivery business is also profitable for the first time, executives said on Thursday.
WMT's Q1 results and strategic growth areas reinforce long-term strength, but challenges like tariffs and currency headwinds cloud short-term visibility.
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT ) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call May 15, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Steph Wissink - SVP, IR Doug McMillon - CEO John David Rainey - CFO John Furner - CEO, Walmart U.S. Chris Nicholas - CEO, Sam's Club Kath McLay - CEO, Walmart International Conference Call Participants Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Christopher Horvers - JP Morgan Peter Benedict - Baird Brad Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Michael Lasser - UBS Edward Kelly - Wells Fargo Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Securities Robby Ohmes - Bank of America Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer David Bellinger - Mizuho Securities Greg Melich - Evercore ISI Krisztina Katai - Deutsche Bank Operator Greetings. Welcome to Walmart's First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Call.
The company's announcement on tariffs sends a clear signal that higher prices are on the way.