Walmart Joins Target In Sending Out Not-So-Merry-And-Bright Holiday Vibes
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Walmart Inc (WMT) exceeded Q3 earnings and revenue estimates but issued cautious holiday guidance, causing shares to drop over 7%. Revenue growth was driven by strong grocery and digital sales, with Walmart U.S. comparable sales up 4.9% YoY. Adjusted EPS was $1.53, above the expected $1.52. Annual guidance was slightly below expectations at $6.40-$6.48 per share. Walmart, Target (TGT), and Home Depot (HD) noted easing inflation, but consumer deal-seeking behavior may impact holiday sales. Walmart competes with Amazon (AMZN) in fast holiday deliveries, with both expanding their fulfillment capabilities.
November 16, 2023 | 9:57 pm
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Walmart surpassed Q3 earnings and revenue forecasts but cautious holiday guidance led to a share price drop. Strong sales growth, particularly in groceries and e-commerce, was highlighted.
Walmart's cautious guidance for the holiday season, despite strong Q3 performance, is likely to concern investors and could lead to short-term negative sentiment on the stock.
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Amazon is ramping up its fulfillment capabilities to compete with Walmart for fast holiday deliveries, indicating a highly competitive season ahead.
Amazon is directly competing with Walmart in the fast delivery space, which is critical for the holiday season, but the impact on the stock is uncertain.
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Home Depot, alongside Walmart and Target, has noted easing inflation, which may benefit shoppers but could affect the retailer's top line during the holiday season.
Home Depot's mention in the context of easing inflation indicates a broader retail trend that could have a neutral impact on its short-term stock performance.
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Target's earnings gain and Walmart's cautious outlook suggest a competitive holiday season, with both retailers observing consumer deal-seeking behavior.
Target is not directly impacted by Walmart's report but is part of the broader retail context where consumer behavior and competition with Walmart could affect its performance.
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