Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, XETRA:WMT) will report its third quarter earnings on November 20, and Bank of America is forecasting adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share alongside 3% comparable sales growth in the US, a pace the firm says reflects a deceleration in line with recent third-party spending data. Bank of America noted that Bloomberg Second Measure observed slower sales trends for Walmart during the quarter, consistent with its comp estimate, though the retailer is still tracking a compound annual US comp growth rate of 7% versus 2019.
If the sell-side consensus estimate is met for Walmart's (WMT) fiscal Q3 '26, Walmart will print its first trailing-twelve-month revenue in excess of $700 billion. The stock never looks cheap on a PE valuation, which is very similar to how most consumer staple stocks trade. Walmart comps have averaged 5.4% the last 10 quarters, although the recent quarters have been in the 4.5% range.
Walmart readies for Q3 results as strong store and digital momentum meet cost pressures, leaving investors weighing their next move.
Construction spending is still holding up in a fog caused by a lack of economic data, says Kevin Green. He takes a look at the latest, long-delayed print as the numbers hit the wire.
Evaluate the expected performance of Walmart (WMT) for the quarter ended October 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
WMT names John Furner as its next CEO after Doug McMillon's planned 2026 retirement, prompting an early but easing market reaction.
WMT amps up holiday momentum with deeper deals, faster fulfillment and member perks to keep shoppers engaged all season long.
Target Corporation offers an attractive investment opportunity due to its low valuation, aggressive cost-cutting, and focus on value amid economic headwinds. TGT's upcoming leadership change and appealing dividend may help ease sociopolitical tensions and support a short-term rally during a tepid holiday season. Walmart Inc. remains operationally strong but its high valuation makes it less appealing compared to TGT, despite solid sales and digital growth.
As Black Friday's reach now extends to Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and even the entire month of November in some cases, so too do retail sales.
In May 2025, Walmart reached a major milestone: its first profitable quarter for e-commerce operations both in the U.S. and globally.
The Fed will release its October-meeting minutes on Wednesday, as chances of a December quarter-point rate cut have declined. Companies in the spotlight include Klarna, Medtronic, TJX, and more.
Earnings from artificial intelligence giant Nvidia and retail leaders Walmart, Target, and Home Depot highlight this week's calendar. Investors will also watch for impacts from the reopening of the government after a 43-day work stoppage, the longest in U.S. history.