Q4 FY26 results & FY27 guidance + Q1 EPS miss/shares +52% YTD $126.79 $1T cap; P/E 46.45 debate; tariffs/slowdown/recalls retracted; Connect + VIZIO/ads +37%; Marketplace/WFS; 13Fs/insiders; ABR Strong Buy/Cramer 'juggernaut'; grocery/Sam's hikes
Key Questions
What were Walmart's Q4 FY26 earnings results?
Walmart reported Q4 FY26 EPS of $0.74, beating expectations, with revenue at $190.66B, up 5.6%. The company guided Q1 FY27 sales growth at 3.5-4.5%, though EPS missed while revenues were higher.
How has Walmart's stock performed year-to-date?
Walmart shares are up 52% YTD, reaching $126.79 and a $1T market cap. They recovered -3.39% from $122.49 recently after a Q1 EPS miss.
What is Walmart's current valuation and analyst outlook?
Walmart trades at a P/E of 46.45 and PEG of 4.72, with Zacks #3 Hold rating. ABR is 1.38 (Strong Buy) with price targets of $136-150.
What did Jim Cramer say about Walmart?
Jim Cramer described Walmart as truly defining the term 'juggernaut' amid market action and sector impacts from Iran tensions.
What are the updates on Walmart's growth areas like e-commerce and ads?
E-commerce grew 27%, advertising 37%, contributing to total revenue of $713B, up 5%. Key initiatives include Connect ($6.4B), VIZIO, and Walmart+.
Has the public health alert for Walmart chicken nuggets been resolved?
Yes, the public health alert for frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart has been lifted.
What are the new Sam's Club price changes?
New Sam's Club price hikes are taking effect May 1. Walmart announced a $30B buyback, dividend increases, and over $100B in digital/capex investments.
What signals are there about economic slowdown and Walmart?
Paulsen highlights a Walmart recession signal indicating a significant economic slowdown ahead, with an ominous signal that predicted past downturns flashing red again. Concerns include tariffs, K-shaped recovery, and mixed 13F buys/trims plus insider sales.
Q4 FY26 beat EPS $0.74/rev $190.66B+5.6%/Q1 guide 3.5-4.5% sales; Q1 FY27 EPS miss/revs higher/shares recovered -3.39% from $122.49 to $126.79 +52% YTD $1T cap (lags market?); e-comm +27%/ads +37%/$713B rev +5%; P/E46.45/PEG4.72/Zacks#3 Hold/Cramer juggernaut; ABR 1.38/PT$136-150; 13Fs mixed buys/trims/insiders sales; Paulsen highs/K-shaped/tariffs; $30B buyback/div/capex/digital$100B+/Connect$6.4B/VIZIO/W+; Sam's hikes; Q1 details May13; DSL/margins; rally sustainability Qs.