Walmart Inc. (WMT)

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Avoid These Dividend Disasters Before It's Too Late
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Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Dividend stocks are facing many big risks. The high interest rates, trade war, and AI revolution could lead to many dividend cuts. I discuss what this all means for dividend investors.

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Walmart layoffs: Memo cites rapid technological changes as 1,500 corporate workers lose their jobs
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Published: May 23, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart Inc. is laying off approximately 1,500 employees in the United States in a bid to restructure as it works to keep up with fast-moving technological changes. The job cuts will impact corporate staff at the company's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and other offices.

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3 stocks to hold through any market crash
HCA, WM, WMT
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Negative

J.P. Morgan research suggests the probability of a U.S. recession in 2025 is dropping below 50% from its 60% peak, now that the Trump administration is pulling punches on some of its more aggressive tariff policies, allowing the S&P 500 to rebound after dipping into correction territory back in March. However, the risk is still high.

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Target vs. Walmart: Former Toys R Us CEO weighs in
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Published: May 22, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Negative

Target cut its full-year sales outlook, warning tariffs could weigh on results, while Walmart maintained its guidance but flagged potential price hikes. Jerry Storch, CEO of Storch Advisors and former CEO of Toys R Us and Hudson's Bay, joins Morning Brief to explain why Target's strategy is off track and why Walmart is pulling ahead.

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Walmart to Cut Jobs as It Focuses on 'Future of Retail'
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Published: May 22, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart (WMT) is laying off workers as part of a U.S. restructuring the retailing giant said was designed to "sharpen our focus" in order to "accelerate our progress delivering the experiences that will define the future of retail."

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Walmart says it's cutting roles to 'remove layers and complexity'
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Published: May 22, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart is laying off staff to "remove layers and complexity" in the company. In a memo to staff, executives said roles in the global tech team would be cut.

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Walmart Earnings Summary: Tariffs Not As Critical As Long-Term Flywheel Improvements
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart reported their fiscal Q1 '26 earnings results last Thursday morning, May 15th, 2025 and while actual EPS beat consensus by 5%. Ecommerce – now approaching 20% of total Walmart revenue – has finally turned profitable, which should definitely help margins over the next few years. Walmart Connect, the advertising business, grew 31% in the US and was up 50% “across markets” per the conference call.

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Walmart Eliminating Roles on Technology and eCommerce Fulfillment Teams
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart plans to cut 1,500 corporate jobs in its technology, eCommerce fulfillment and advertising operations, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (May 21), citing unnamed sources. Reached by PYMNTS, a Walmart spokesperson declined to comment on the report.

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A Closer Look at Retail Earnings
TGT, WMT
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Note: The following is an excerpt from this week's Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>

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President Trump Thinks Walmart Can Absorb the Impact of Tariffs. Can It?
WMT
Published: May 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Tariffs are coming down, and the market is getting excited. Since the U.S. and China announced a tariff deal, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.61%) is up 5%, bringing it back into a year-to-date gain.

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Along with price hikes, here's how else Walmart might maintain margins while navigating tariffs
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart Inc. plans to cut around 1,500 jobs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, as the big-box chain tries to manage costs and accelerate decision-making amid broader efforts by retailers and consumers to navigate inflation and tariffs.

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4 factors that help explain why Walmart and Home Depot are sending opposite signals on price hikes
HD, WMT
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart said last week that it planned to raise prices over tariffs, opening the door for other retailers to follow suit. On Tuesday, Home Depot said it didn't plan to increase prices and would instead rely on other "levers.

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Wall Street Has Mispriced This Risk
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Published: May 20, 2025 by: InvestorPlace
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart should “eat” tariffs

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Walmart Is Raising Prices. What Will Its Competitors Do?
WMT
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart plans to start increasing prices this month. Don't be surprised to see other retailers follow in its footsteps.

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Why Walmart decided to say it would raise prices — and risk Trump's fury
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Published: May 20, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart's announcement on Thursday that it will hike some prices due to tariffs came at a risk — and led to a critical social media post by President Donald Trump. The big-box retailer's thinner margins, price-sensitive customers and desire to influence policymakers' decisions may have factored into its decision to speak out, according to retail analysts.

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Tariffs, Trump, And Thin Ice: Why I'm Sell-Rated On Walmart
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

I'm giving Walmart Inc. a Sell rating for its near-term downside risks from tariff uncertainty and rising costs that'll weigh on margins. Despite strong growth in high-margin segments like Walmart Connect and Walmart+, I see more room for weakness than strength for gross margins. Earnings missed sales estimates and warned of higher prices, and now Walmart is facing pressure to absorb the cost impact.

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Walmart stock slips after Trump lashes out about tariff-driven price hikes
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Last week, anticipated price hikes at Walmart attracted headlines across the country after CEO Doug McMillon warned that certain items would become more expensive as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

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Walmart Stock Holds as Tariff Risk Spurs Support
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

There's no denying that the current state of the S&P 500 index can be summed up in a couple of words: volatile and uncertain. President Trump's recently rolled out trade tariffs create a less clear future for global trade and the costs to be paid and handled by hundreds of businesses in the United States, indirectly hurting the ability for management and Wall Street analysts to forecast earnings potential down the line.

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Walmart Inc. (WMT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart (WMT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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After Trump rages, Walmart says it will eat ‘some' of the tariff costs
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Citing a conversation with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the retailer will absorb some of the tariffs' impact, as it did during President Trump's first term in office.

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S&P 500: Moody's Downgrade and Yield Spike Sink Tesla, Walmart, and Tech Stocks
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Negative

Moody's U.S. credit downgrade and surging yields hit the S&P 500 hard as Tesla and Walmart lead losses in tech and consumer sectors.

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Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation Commit $750,000 to Support Tornado Relief Efforts
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Published: May 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart Inc., along with Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation, is actively supporting impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri following severe storms that have left thousands with damage to their homes and many others without electricity. Together, they are committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas. Following the devastating storms—particularly in St. Louis, MO, and London and Somerset, KY—Walmart and Sam's Club.

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President Trump Says Walmart Should 'Eat the Tariffs'
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Published: May 18, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Walmart is accustomed to attracting attention for its prices. This weekend, it caught the eyes—and ire—of the president.

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US treasury secretary says Walmart will ‘eat some of the tariffs' after Trump demand
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Published: May 18, 2025 by: The Guardian
Sentiment: Neutral

Scott Bessent claims he received assurance in a personal call with company's chief executive

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Trump Tells Walmart 'Eat The Tariffs' After Retailer Warns Of Higher Prices—Here's What Could Go Up In Price
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Published: May 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump told Walmart to stop blaming his sweeping tariffs as the reason for price increases, urging the retail conglomerate to absorb the costs of the tariffs as it prepares to raise the prices of several goods this month.

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‘Eat the tariffs': Trump warns Walmart after retail giant cautions steep price raises
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Published: May 17, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs.

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Trump Attacks Walmart for Tariff-Related Price Increases
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Published: May 17, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

Retailer's CEO last month was among a small group of executives who warned the president that tariffs would result in price hikes.

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These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Walmart After Upbeat Earnings
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Walmart Inc. WMT reported better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Thursday.

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CRRFY or WMT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CRRFY, WMT
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Supermarkets sector have probably already heard of Carrefour SA (CRRFY) and Walmart (WMT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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ETFs in Focus Post Walmart Q1 Earnings
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Walmart tops earnings and revenue estimates but warns of price hikes.

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About Walmart Inc. (WMT)

  • IPO Date 1972-08-25
  • Website https://corporate.walmart.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • CEO John R. Furner
  • Employees 2100000

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.