From Nasdaq: 2025-02-18 19:07:00

Walmart is set to release its Q4 results, providing insight into consumer shopping behavior. Inflationary pressures are easing, giving Walmart an edge over Target with its online expansion to rival Amazon. Sales are expected to increase by 3% to $179.18 billion, with EPS up 6% to $0.64 for Q4.

Walmart has exceeded earnings expectations for 10 consecutive quarters, with a potential earnings surprise for Q4. Total sales for FY2025 are projected to increase by 5% to $678.56 billion, with FY2026 expected to see a further 4% increase to $704.61 billion. Annual earnings are set to rise by 12% to $2.48 per share.

Walmart’s stock has risen over 70% since a stock split last February, outperforming the market and Amazon. Trading at $103, it has a forward earnings multiple of 37.9X, a premium to the S&P 500’s 23X. Walmart’s stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ahead of its Q4 report, with the potential to exceed bottom line expectations.

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