Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Discount Stores

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, eCommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; and ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites. The company also offers grocery items, including dry grocery, snacks, dairy, meat, produce, deli and bakery, frozen foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as consumables, such as health and beauty aids, pet supplies, household chemicals, paper goods, and baby products; and fuel and other categories. In addition, it is involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, over-the-counter drugs, and protein and nutrition products; and home, hardlines, and seasonal items, including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, and mattresses. Further, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Additionally, it operates digital payment platforms; 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; and markets lines of merchandise under private and licensed brands. It also offers premium musical instrument shop that features guitars, amplifiers, pedals, drum accessories, strings, gig bags, and other music essentials. 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for WMT
Revenue projections for WMT

With WMT's revenue forecasted to drop below last year's level, investors are expected to take a cautious stance. Such declines typically affect a company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors hesitant to invest heavily in the company until financial performance improves.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.803000
forwardPE 31.752623
debtToEquity 69.566000
earningsGrowth -0.423000
revenueGrowth 0.048000
grossMargins 0.246280
operatingMargins 0.046890
trailingEps 2.420000
forwardEps 2.720000

WMT's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
WMT's negative gross and operating margins indicate the company is operating at a loss, unable to generate profit from its core business activities. This suggests financial strain and potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
WMT's forward EPS is greater than its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to deliver higher profitability this year. This suggests that WMT is projected to improve its earnings, reflecting positive growth compared to last year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for WMT
Price projections for WMT

Over time, WMT's price projections have been revised higher, signaling growing confidence in the company's future. This upward trend suggests analysts anticipate strong performance and increased market value for WMT.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for WMT
Recommendations trend for WMT


WMT has received a favorable buy bias from analysts recently, positioning it as a solid investment opportunity. This sentiment may attract more investors, who view WMT as a stable option to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's continued growth and profitability.