"Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) just gave investors a fresh set of results and a new outlook, and the numbers were solid. Revenue rose 5.6% in its fiscal fourth quarter (the period ended on Jan. 31, 2026), and adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.74, up more than 12% year over year. Both figures came in ahead of analysts' consensus forecasts."
"To Walmart's credit, its momentum is notable -- especially for a retailer of its size. Its global e-commerce sales rose 24% in the quarter. Even more, these e-commerce sales notably represented a meaningful 23% of total net sales. Additionally, Walmart U.S. comparable sales, a metric that compares stores open at least a year and excludes fuel, increased 4.6%. Management said transactions grew 2.6% in Walmart U.S., suggesting customer traffic is still driving growth, not just higher prices."
Walmart posted a 5.6% revenue increase in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, 2026, and adjusted EPS of $0.74, up over 12% year over year, both beating consensus. Global e-commerce sales rose 24% and accounted for 23% of total net sales. Walmart U.S. comparable sales increased 4.6%, with transactions up 2.6%, indicating traffic-driven growth. The global advertising business grew 37%, Walmart Connect U.S. grew 41%, and membership fee revenue rose 15.1% globally. Guidance forecasts continued steady growth in fiscal 2027. The stock valuation implies limited room for slowdown or execution missteps.
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