Particle.news

Walmart Shares Slip After Cautious Outlook Despite Solid Quarter

Investor caution followed Walmart's below-consensus forecast for the year ahead.

Overview

  • Walmart’s stock fell about 1.4% on Feb. 19 after its earnings release.
  • Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue rose 5.6% to $190.7 billion, led by 24% growth in global e-commerce.
  • Adjusted earnings per share were $0.74 for the quarter, beating estimates by $0.01, and $2.64 for the full year.
  • The company guided fiscal 2027 to 3.5%–4.5% sales growth and $2.75–$2.85 in adjusted EPS versus Wall Street’s roughly 4.8% and $2.98.
  • Management cited an unstable backdrop, with lower-income shoppers under pressure and risks such as a hiring slowdown and rising student loan delinquencies.