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Walmart's (WMT) same-store sales growth may be more muted than expected when the retail giant reports quarterly results in a few days, Bank of America said, but its e-commerce growth will likely outpace projections.
Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, ETR:WMT) will report its fiscal first-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 15, with Bank of America analysts repeating their ‘Buy' rating ahead of the release, citing continued market share gains and improving long-term profitability. They also maintained their price target of $120, representing upside from Walmart's share price on Monday afternoon of about $96.
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 April 2025.
WMT's Q1 results are likely to reflect gains from diversified business amid earnings pressure from sales volatility, rising costs and economic uncertainty.
Walmart (WMT) is set to report results for the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year early Thursday, with analysts bullish on the retail giant they see as a potential winner from continued tariff uncertainty.
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Inflation data, scheduled for Tuesday, may claim the spotlight early this week. But investors will also be evaluating the outcome of the weekend meetings between U.S. and Chinese trade officials after a quiet Friday session that left stocks down for the week.
Walmart WMT shares have been standout performers this year, handily outperforming not just the broader market indexes and peers like Target TGT but also the likes of Amazon AMZN and most of the Magnificent 7 group members.
Walmart Inc. is set to release Q1 earnings on May 15, with expectations of revenue growth but a slight decline in EPS. Despite a strong track record of beating estimates, the stock is priced-to-perfection, warranting a cautious approach. Key focus areas include management commentary on tariffs, inflation, and the U.S. consumer health, especially given recent economic uncertainties.
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