Walmart upgrades despite tough consumer outlook
Watch: Q1 earnings release to reveal if Walmart can maintain momentum despite tightening consumer spending.
Full analysis
Walmart's Q4 revenue rose 5.6% to $190.7B with EPS at $0.74, prompting Erste Group to upgrade to Buy from Hold. The company guided Q1 sales growth of 3.5%-4.5% and operating income up 4%-6%. However, Goldman Sachs cut 2026 U.S. consumption growth forecast to 1.2% from over 2%, citing gas price spikes from geopolitical tensions, which also lowered GDP growth to 2.0%. Consumer sentiment hit a record low, raising concerns for retail spending.
Strong earnings and guidance show Walmart's resilience, but macroeconomic headwinds from higher energy costs and weak consumer sentiment could pressure future growth and margins.
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