Walmart Reports Robust Earnings but Stock Drops on Disappointing Guidance for 2025
Walmart's strong quarterly earnings are overshadowed by a disappointing forecast, revealing potential impacts from upcoming tariffs amid high inflation and consumer spending concerns.
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Walmart's expectations are as much as 7 cents below Wall Street projections.
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Walmart’s lower-than-expected guidance is a warning that US consumer spending is slowing.
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Walmart has shown an ability to come out ahead with rising inflation by gaining market share among higher-income households.
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Walmart’s lower than expected guidance is a warning that US consumer spending is slowing.
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Walmart sees per share profit over the next year coming in as much as 27 cents below analyst projections, a notable shift that sent company shares down more than 6% at the opening bell.
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Walmart's projected slowdown is a signal for the rest of the retail industry that 2025 will be a rockier year.
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The increase in discretionary spending marks a reversal of the trend seen in recent years, when inflation squeezed household budgets and forced many shoppers to focus only on essential items.
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Summary
Walmart reported strong sales of $180.55 billion and adjusted earnings of 66 cents per share. However, its forecast for 2025 fell short of analyst expectations, predicting net sales growth of only 3-4% as challenges like tariffs and inflation loom. The company’s stock dropped nearly 7% following the announcement. Walmart noticed increased shopping by high-income families, partially due to rising inflation. CFO John Rainey warned that potential new tariffs could impact pricing strategies and consumer demand, indicating a challenging retail landscape ahead as economic uncertainties persist.
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