Wall Street Brunch: Walmart Weighs In As Q4 GDP Hits
Walmart (WMT) reports Thursday, with Q4 EPS expected at $0.73 and revenue at $188.54B; same-store sales forecast to rise 4.2%. WMT aggressively integrates AI for efficiency, but valuation is seen as.
What to Expect in Markets This Week: Walmart Earnings; Data on Inflation, Housing and Trade; Q4 GDP; and Presidents Day Holiday
A closely watched retail earnings report and some inflation data will highlight a holiday shortened trading wek.
Walmart To Lead Group Of 11 Companies Announcing Annual Dividend Increases In Second Half Of February
Walmart Inc. is expected to announce its 53rd consecutive annual dividend increase in late February, with a predicted boost of 6.4–9.6%. Recent years saw WMT accelerate dividend growth, but with EPS growth slowing to ~4% in FY26, dividend growth should moderate to high single digits. Dividend growth across other long-term payers is generally moderating, with notable double-digit increases expected from Eaton and Steel Dynamics.
Walmart: Defensive Compounder With Omnichannel Margin Upside
Walmart is rated a long-term 'Buy', supported by resilient cash flows, omnichannel execution, and defensive market positioning. Leadership transition to John Furner ensures strategic continuity and reduces execution risk, reinforcing WMT's durability as a compounder. WMT trades at a premium to peers, justified by its scale, brand strength, and stable margin outlook despite a low-growth retail environment.
Previewing Retail Sector Earnings: A Closer Look
Walmart WMT shares have been standout performers this year, handily outperforming not just the broader market indexes and brick-and-mortar retail peers but also Amazon AMZN and many members of the Magnificent 7 group.
Walmart: Great Execution, Terrible Entry Point (Rating Downgrade)
Walmart is aggressively integrating AI, notably Sparky, to drive operational efficiency and profitability, narrowing the gap with Amazon. Despite recent e-commerce profitability and 8% operating income growth, WMT trades at a 50x blended P/E—far above its historical average and sector peers. AI-driven improvements are promising, but execution risks, heavy reliance on partnerships, and modest earnings growth projections remain material concerns.
What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Walmart (WMT) Q4 Earnings
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Walmart (WMT), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended January 2026.
Wall St Week Ahead Walmart, economic data await investors confronting AI 'whack-a-mole'
U.S. stock investors will be on guard next week for further volatility induced by fears of artificial intelligence disruption as they also assess the durability of a rotation beneath the market's surface, along with upcoming earnings from Walmart and fresh economic data.
Estée Lauder tested products sold on Walmart's site. What it found led to a lawsuit
Estée Lauder has accused Walmart of selling counterfeit beauty goods on its website in a lawsuit filed in California federal court earlier this week that namechecks celebrities including Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Why Walmart's Stock Hit An All-Time High—Boosting Rob Walton Into Top 10 Richest
$1.05 trillion. That's Walmart's market value as of Thursday, ranking as the 12th-largest company behind No.
Walmart (WMT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Walmart (WMT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Is it a Good Time to Buy Walmart Stock at Its Current Price?
Steady sales growth, market-share gains and expanding high-margin businesses shape the outlook for WMT at its current premium valuation.
