Key Stats for Walmart Stock
- Price Change for Walmart stock: 6.5%
- $WMT Share Price as of Nov. 20: $107
- 52-Week High: $109.60
- $WMT Stock Price Target: $114
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What Happened?
Walmart (WMT) stock surged over 6% yesterday after the retail giant raised its full-year outlook and crushed third-quarter expectations.
The company posted earnings of $0.62 per share on an adjusted basis, beating analyst estimates of $0.60, while revenue came in at $177.77 billion, topping the $175 billion consensus.
The strength was broad-based.
- E-commerce sales jumped 27% globally, with all segments posting growth of more than 20%.
- Same-store sales at Walmart U.S. rose 4.5%, beating the 4% estimate.
- The company now delivers to 95% of U.S. households in under three hours, and about a third of online orders arrive within 1 to 3 hours.
Management raised full-year sales guidance to between 4.8% to 5.1%, up from 3.75% to 4.75%. Earnings per share guidance also increased to $2.58 to $2.63 from $2.52 to $2.62. This marks the second straight quarter Walmart has hiked its forecast.
Walmart is winning customers across all income levels by offering both value and convenience. CFO John David Rainey said the company is gaining market share among value-seeking shoppers, with robust gains among higher-income households who are coming for fast delivery and improved store experiences.
The advertising business showed remarkable strength, growing 53% globally. Walmart Connect grew 33% as more brands pay to reach Walmart’s massive customer base.
Combined with membership income, these higher-margin revenue streams now represent about a third of the company’s operating income.
The earnings report came days after Walmart announced that John Furner, currently CEO of Walmart U.S., will succeed longtime CEO Doug McMillon on February 1, 2026.
On tariffs, Walmart acknowledged cost pressures but said recent exemptions on agricultural imports have provided relief.
The company has absorbed some costs while selectively raising prices, and its broad assortment gives it flexibility.
Walmart currently has 7,400 active price rollbacks, with more than half in grocery.
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What the Market Is Telling Us About Walmart Stock
The market’s strong response to WMT stock shows confidence in Walmart’s execution.
While competitors like Target, Home Depot, and Lowe’s lowered their outlooks this week, citing cautious consumers, Walmart’s stock rallied on strength.
Walmart’s ability to gain share across income groups demonstrates the power of its model. Second, e-commerce growth is fueling high-margin advertising revenue. Third, the smooth leadership transition suggests minimal disruption.
Walmart also announced it will move its listing to Nasdaq from the NYSE on December 9, underscoring its tech-forward strategy.
With the holiday season underway, management expressed optimism about the fourth quarter, pointing to competitive pricing and strong inventory levels.
As consumer spending remains uncertain, Walmart stock looks well-positioned to navigate whatever comes next.
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