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Walmart earnings top estimates, but retailer wouldn’t be ‘immune’ from looming Mexico and Canada tariffs

  • Walmart reported earnings of $5.25 billion, or 65 cents per share, for the quarter ended Jan. 31, compared to $5.49 billion, or 68 cents per share, in the previous year.
  • Walmart's forecast for earnings per share in 2025 is as much as 27 cents below analyst expectations, indicating potential challenges ahead.
  • The company expects first quarter earnings between 57 cents and 58 cents, lower than the 64 cents analysts predicted.
  • Global e-commerce sales rose by 16%, but this increase is slower than the 27% growth seen in the previous quarter.
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Walmart CEO reveals shoppers will see mega price cuts at stores nationwide

WALMART has confirmed customers should see price cuts and discounts nationwide this month. The retail giant is making the money-saving move on a staggering number of items. GettyWalmart is cutting prices on thousands of items (stock image)[/caption] GettyCEO Doug McMillon discussed the money-saving move recently (stock image)[/caption] CEO Doug McMillon cited the slash on costs for customers as a huge part of what’s “driving our growth,” during …

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Walmart stock price falls on disappointing forecast, but the retail giant is not worried about tariffs

Walmart shares fell early trading on Thursday after it posted its fourth-quarter earnings results. Despite an increase in sales, the retail giant said it expected profit growth to slow during this fiscal year. E-commerce sales increased 20% in the United States while revenue for the fourth quarter was up around 4%, according to Walmart’s earnings release. Growth in store pickups and speed of home deliveries—as well as share gains primarily from …

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Walmart’s Gloomy Sales Forecast Shows Customers Are Still Feeling the Inflation Squeeze

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