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Walmart serves as a leading retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $460 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2025, with Sam's Club contributing another $90 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $120 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 270 million customers globally each week.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WMT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Walmart. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $105,236, and 5 are calls, amounting to $230,712.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $45.0 and $97.0 for Walmart, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walmart's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walmart's whale trades within a strike price range from $45.0 to $97.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walmart Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745244056_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$67.9K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">571</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as a leading retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $460 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2025, with Sam's Club contributing another $90 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $120 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 270 million customers globally each week.
<h3>Walmart's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,377,166, the price of WMT is down by -0.39%, reaching $92.86.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Walmart</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $101.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $91. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $115. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $95. 
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Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times.
In a video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Lm9FH-c70">post</a> and also on X, Erlichman shared his analysis of stock returns during the past six recessions in the U.S.
&#8220;The Great Recession, which was longer from 2007 to 2009. We added in the dot-com recession, the recession in the early 90s, and the recessions in the early 80s. So you look at that, you start to get a better sample size,&#8221; he said. 
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In alphabetical order, he mentioned about stock number one, AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>). He said that AutoZone is a great example of a stock that has done well during past recessions. Stock number two was Clorox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>). He said that Clorox is a great example of a stock that did well during the last recession.
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The other recession proof stocks he suggested were, General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), J.M. Smucker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>), McDonald&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), O&#8217;Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>), and Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). 
&#8220;And if you go back through all these six recessions, this is the stock that really stands out as a recession-proof stock. Now, of course, we&#8217;ve got the tariff uncertainty right now. That&#8217;s not great for retailers, but Walmart executives have already come out,&#8221; he said in the post. 
The analysis shared by Erlichman is particularly relevant in the current economic climate. With ongoing market volatility and uncertainty, investors are constantly on the lookout for stocks that can weather economic downturns. 
Erlichman&#8217;s review offers a historical perspective on stocks that have demonstrated resilience in the face of recessions, potentially guiding investors towards more stable investment options during turbulent times.
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shares <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759232/this-walmart-analyst-begins-coverage-on-a-bullish-note-here-are-top-5-initiations-for-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">are trading higher on Thursday</a>.
The company has reportedly made a pact to open a second office space in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/04/44759117/28-analysts-assess-walmart-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chennai, a city in southern India.</a>
Reuters reports that while the retail behemoth does not operate supermarkets in India yet, it has tech hubs in Indian cities such as Chennai and Bengaluru.&nbsp;
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, Walmart stock has gained over 56% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDC#NYSE">VDC</a>).
Apart from development plans in India, Walmart marked a major expansion of its logistics footprint on Thursday with the opening of a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44864979/walmart-opens-new-distribution-center-in-jacksonville-florida" rel="noreferrer noopener">new distribution hub in Jacksonville, Florida.</a>
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The one-million-square-foot facility is designed to streamline deliveries to Sam's Club locations throughout the Southeast and Puerto Rico.
The warehouse will support 18 Sam's Club stores across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, along with seven additional clubs in Puerto Rico. Situated just minutes from the Port of Jacksonville, the facility also plays a critical role in routing imported goods to four regional distribution centers.
Frank Herrera, general manager of the new center, said the project is more about opportunity.
"Each position brings a pathway for opportunity at Walmart and Sam's Club," Herrera stated.
The facility has created numerous new full-time jobs, which come with access to Walmart's total rewards package, per a press release.
WMT Price Action: Walmart shares are trading higher by 2.85% to $93.79 at publication on Thursday.
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President Donald Trump was named the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42450651/donald-trump-to-be-named-time-person-of-the-year-beating-out-harris-musk-middleton-netanyahu-report"> Time Person of the Year</a> in 2024 and is one of the 100 people named to the 2025 Time Most Influential People list.
Aside from Trump and political leaders like J.D. Vance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Javier Milei, the list also includes several CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies.
Here's a look at that list.
What Happened: The Time 100 Most Influential list includes people across categories of artists, innovators, titans, leaders and pioneers and unlike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/09/40760039/elon-musk-less-influential-to-artificial-intelligence-than-scarlett-johansson-time-magazine-">Time 100 AI list </a>from last year that left Elon Musk out, includes the world's richest man.
The 2025 <a href="https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2025/">list </a>includes 16 corporate CEOs, which is a record for the annual list from the newsmagazine.
Here are the CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies and their categories:
<ul>
<li>Elon Musk (Leaders): CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>Lisa Su (Titans): CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Mark Zuckerberg (Titans): CEO of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Ted Sarandos (Titans): CEO of Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
<li>Alex Karp (Titans): CEO of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</li>
<li>Ed Bastian (Titans): CEO of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</li>
<li>Doug McMillon (Titans): CEO of Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
<li>Stephen Squeri (Titans): CEO of American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Larry Fink (Innovators): CEO of BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</li>
</ul>
The list also included Tomáš Cihlář, who is a vice president at Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), for his work on HIV drugs.
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Why It's Important: While many readers will know the names like Ed Sheeran, Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Jalen Hurts, Simon Biles, Serena Williams and Snoop Dogg, the list of most influential offers a look at some of the top CEOs who have transformed their companies or led the companies through times of uncertainty.
"What he's built over the past 25 years is astonishing — a house of creativity that is constantly heading into the future," producer and writer Shonda Rhimes wrote of Sarandos. "Ted's genuine love of television and movies has helped him turn Netflix, and the streaming industry as a whole, into something that none of us can live without."
Musk's increased role in politics, including the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led to his inclusion in the "leaders" category.
Time Magazine senior correspondent Simon Shuster wrote the description for Musk, highlighting past conquests from the billionaire like electric cars at Tesla, taking over Twitter and pushing into space with SpaceX.
"After spending nearly $290 million in 2024 to help elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, Musk has applied this same energy to the task of dismantling the federal bureaucracy," Shuster wrote.
While many Tesla and Musk fans were upset the billionaire was not included in the Time 100 AI List last year, Musk shared his best response to how he feels about accolades like making a top 100 list.
"Magazines do not establish relevance, history does," Musk said.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Walmart. Our analysis of options history for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) revealed 41 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 51% of traders were bullish, while 39% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 26 were puts, with a value of $1,839,014, and 15 were calls, valued at $986,532.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $60.0 and $105.0 for Walmart, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Walmart's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Walmart's whale trades within a strike price range from $60.0 to $105.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Walmart Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744826500_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$475.6K</td>
<td>724</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$144.8K</td>
<td>577</td>
<td>214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$143.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$138.8K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$124.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>931</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as a leading retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $460 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2025, with Sam's Club contributing another $90 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $120 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 270 million customers globally each week.
In light of the recent options history for Walmart, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Walmart</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 10,359,234, the WMT's price is down by -3.1%, now at $91.05. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Walmart</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $98.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $91. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $110. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $93. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $105. 
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Walmart shares are trading higher after Mizuho initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $105. Additionally, Oppenheimer raised its price target on the stock from $95 to $100.

Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $95 to $100.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Raises Price Target to $100

<ul>
<li>The ‘Buy Canadian,' which began as a response to President Donald Trump's tariffs, has been gaining traction in recent months</li>
<li>America's largest trading partner, Canada imported $350 billion worth of U.S.-made goods in 2024</li>
<li>If the boycott continues, American brands could be poised to lose billions of dollars in sales in 2025</li>
</ul>
The ‘Buy Canadian' movement, which began to gain traction in early 2025 as a response to President Trump's tariff threats, has begun to worry many U.S. retailers, according to Reuters.&nbsp;
The movement, which encourages Canadians to buy from domestic brands rather than American brands, started small, but has now hit many of the country's larger grocery store chains. Loblaws, which operates more than 2,400 locations across Canada, has marked domestic products with a bright red maple leaf to make them easier for shoppers to identify. And Sobeys, which has 1,600 stores under its various banners, began airing a commercial in March that contains the lines "All the best things have always been made here. All we had to do was look."
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Now, many U.S.-based retailers, who banked on selling their products up north, are starting to see the impacts on their bottom line.&nbsp;
One California-based diaper maker, Parasol Co., had been working with distributors for months to begin selling its products in Canada, only to have the deal pulled in March thanks to what its CEO Jessica Hung, described to Reuters as "a growing anti-American sentiment." Several American whiskey and bourbon brands, like Jack Daniels, have also been pulled from liquor store shelves. Lawson Whiting, the CEO of Brown-Forman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>, BF.B)), said on <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4765024-brown-forman-corporation-bf-b-q3-2025-earnings-call-transcript">an earnings call</a> that the removals were "worse than a tariff" and a "disproportionate response" to the president's levies.&nbsp;
Reuters reported that Canada in 2024 imported $350 billion worth of U.S.-made products, making it America's largest trading partner. Should these boycotts continue, brands could be poised to lose billions of dollars in sales this year.&nbsp;
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While some more established brands may be able to weather that storm, smaller companies and start-ups may not be as lucky.&nbsp;
GT's Living Foods, a California company known for its kombucha drinks, told Reuters that it has seen orders cut in half because of the movement. And Demeter Fragrances, a small, family-owned and operated perfume company from Pennsylvania, has halted plans to launch in Canada. "Canadian sentiment has turned away from American product," said Mark Crames, the company's CEO.
But the boycott isn't bad news for all growing brands. Grime Eater Products Ltd., a Canadian company specializing in industrial-strength cleaning solutions, told Reuters it "sees promise" in the Buy Canadian movement, since it may free up shelf space it otherwise would not have had access to.&nbsp;
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And a handful of larger retailers have promised to keep a fair and balanced approach in choosing which products to stock. A spokesman for Canadian grocery chain Metro told Reuters, "Our intent is not to remove American products from our shelves. If the tariffs take effect, we will evaluate as we do currently, all product listings with the intent to offer the best value and products."&nbsp;
A representative for Walmart's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) Canadian unit told Reuters it "will continue to work closely with suppliers to find the best way forward during these uncertain times.&#8221;
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US Brands Poised To Lose Billions Of Dollars In Sales As 'Buy Canadian' Movement Grows

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Walmart.
Looking at options history for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $285,450 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $290,238.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $85.0 to $90.0 for Walmart over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Walmart options trades today is 3631.25 with a total volume of 1,765.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Walmart's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $90.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Walmart 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744383647_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>824</td>
<td align="right">404</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>824</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.17</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$61.7K</td>
<td>870</td>
<td align="right">218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walmart</h3>
Walmart serves as a leading retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $460 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2025, with Sam's Club contributing another $90 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $120 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 270 million customers globally each week.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walmart, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Walmart's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,144,214, the price of WMT is up by 1.19%, reaching $91.69.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Walmart</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $105.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Walmart with a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Hold rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $91. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $110. 
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Raymond James analyst Bobby Griffin maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $115 to $105.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $105

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Mizuho analyst David Belinger initiated coverage on Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $105. Walmart shares closed at $90.61 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wmt/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Walmart Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday

Analysts' ratings for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 28 analysts.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Walmart, presenting an average target of $108.14, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $91.00. Observing a 4.46% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $103.52. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744372868_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Walmart among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Belinger &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Lasser &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $110.00&#x7C;$112.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Shemesh &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $102.00&#x7C;$107.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Astrachan &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $91.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rupesh Parikh &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$110.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Astrachan &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $93.00&#x7C;$99.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Greg Melich &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$107.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Robert Drbul &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Shemesh &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $107.00&#x7C;$109.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Lasser &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $112.00&#x7C;$113.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Kirk &#x7C;Roth MKM &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $108.00&#x7C;$97.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Vinh &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Keith &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $114.00&#x7C;$118.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Keith &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $118.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Benedict &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Seth Sigman &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $108.00&#x7C;$98.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Gutman &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$106.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$105.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scot Ciccarelli &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $111.00&#x7C;$98.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Lejuez &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $120.00&#x7C;$98.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Horvers &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $112.00&#x7C;$97.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rupesh Parikh &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $110.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Edward Kelly &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $108.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Lasser &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $113.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Gutman &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $106.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Shemesh &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;$105.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Walmart. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Walmart compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Walmart's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Walmart's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Walmart</h2>
Walmart serves as a leading retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $460 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2025, with Sam's Club contributing another $90 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $120 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 270 million customers globally each week.
<h3>Walmart's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Walmart's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 4.13%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Walmart's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.91% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walmart's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.87%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.0%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.66.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
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28 Analysts Assess Walmart: What You Need To Know

Mizuho analyst David Belinger initiates coverage on Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $105.

Mizuho Initiates Coverage On Walmart with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $105

BofA Securities analyst Robert F. Ohmes reiterated a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy rating</a> on the shares of Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a price forecast of $120.00.
At the Investment Community Meeting in Dallas, the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/04/44711688/walmart-maintains-steady-growth-forecast-despite-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance</a>, initially shared during its fourth-quarter results in February.
While the sales outlook for the first quarter remains intact, Walmart has adjusted its EBIT growth projection for the period to reflect a wider range.
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This revision comes amid a weaker product mix early in the quarter, particularly in general merchandise, although trends improved as the quarter progressed.
Additionally, the company is accounting for roughly $200 million in increased casualty-related costs and aims to preserve the ability to adjust pricing strategies in response to potential tariff impacts, which could support accelerated market share growth, said the analyst.
The analyst opined that despite ongoing ambiguity surrounding the scale and rollout of new tariffs, WMT appears better equipped than many peers to manage potential fallout.
The retailer highlighted that more than two-thirds of its U.S. merchandise is sourced domestically. For the rest, China and Mexico represent its primary import partners.
Walmart's strong supplier network, pricing and automation systems, along with efficient inventory management, offer meaningful strategic advantages.
Early-stage growth engines are also beginning to take effect including improved profitability in e-commerce, expansion in digital advertising and Marketplace, pharmacy delivery services, continued momentum in India through Flipkart, and gains at Sam's Club in both the U.S. and China.
Importantly, Walmart has not seen any notable anti-American sentiment across its international markets such as Walmex and Sam's Club China, further supporting its global positioning, noted the analyst.
Walmart's digital advertising revenue, which reached $4.4 billion in fiscal 2025, continues to grow despite economic headwinds. The company benefits from its large omni-channel footprint and increasing third-party marketplace participation.
Walmart's U.S. e-commerce segment turned profitable in the first quarter and is expected to remain profitable throughout the year.
With plans to reach 95% of U.S. households with same-day delivery and expand ultra-fast service, Walmart is also seeing strong gains from digital ads, fintech, automation, and membership programs, the analyst observed.
Price Action: WMT shares closed at $90.61 on Thursday.
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Walmart's Resilience Shines With Broad EBIT Forecast And Strong Growth Engines, Analyst Says

UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $112 to $110.

UBS Maintains Buy on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $110

Walmart Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) investor day highlighted that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/e-commerce">U.S. ecommerce business</a> is inflecting positive sooner than expected, while management reiterated their first-quarter and full-year sales guidance, according to Goldman Sachs.
The Walmart Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58580bcbee7bf60001bcfa29/kate-mcshane">Analyst Kate McShane</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $106.
The Walmart Thesis: The company reiterated its first-quarter sales growth guidance of 3%-4%, despite recent volatility, McShane said in the note.
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She added, however, that Walmart had widened the range for operating income growth "due to less favorable category mix, higher casualty claims expense and the desire to maintain flexibility to invest in price as tariffs are implemented."
The analyst stated that the company reiterated its full-year sales and operating income growth guidance, with its confidence stemming from:
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<li>Ability to manage quantities, cost, and retail prices to compete against peers</li>
<li>History of market share gains during more difficult and uncertain times</li>
<li>Levers that Walmart can pull to drive efficiencies in its business</li>
</ul>
WMT Price Action: Shares of Walmart had risen by 1.6% to $91.10 at the time of publication on Thursday.
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Analyst Color

Walmart's Strong Outlook Driven By 3 Strategic Advantages, Analyst Says

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $107 to $102.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $102

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $115 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Maintains $115 Price Target

Company shares its unique position to serve customers and members when they need it most and that U.S. eCommerce business is on track to be profitable this year
Today, Walmart hosted its investment meeting where the company's leadership team highlighted the consistency and strength of the company's business operations and strategy. Walmart showcased its resiliency and its ability to innovate, change, and continue to deliver growth and shareholder value.
Doug McMillon, president and CEO, Walmart Inc., expressed confidence in Walmart's ability to navigate against a more fluid backdrop, given improved business flexibility and profit diversification.
He also emphasized the company's resilience, having successfully managed through periods of uncertainty over the company's history. McMillon also highlighted Walmart's ongoing transformation, driven by investments in customer and member experiences, technology and a flexible business model designed to adapt to changing market conditions.
"While in the short term we are not immune to some of the effects businesses face in today's operating environment, we are uniquely positioned to play offense," McMillon said. "Changes we're making to our business add even more strength and flexibility for our future. We're an ‘and' company. We're people and tech; stores and eCommerce; innovation and execution."
John David Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Walmart Inc., provided insights into the company's financial framework and strategic investments. He reiterated Walmart's commitment to growing operating profits faster than sales, driven by scaling digital and related businesses, including membership, advertising, data and Fintech.
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<li>Value Creation: Walmart's strategic investments in associate wages, technology, and customer experience have positioned the company for sustained growth.</li>
<li>Omnichannel Model: The integration of physical and digital capabilities has resulted in share gains, higher returns, and a durable competitive advantage.</li>
<li>Profit Growth: Walmart's newer digital businesses, such as advertising and data, are significantly boosting profit growth. Additionally, the company also announced that its U.S. eCommerce business is on track to be profitable this year.</li>
</ul>
Rainey also confirmed the company's priorities in the current operating environment. These include keeping prices as low as we can, leveraging data and automation to further improve the flow of inventory, and managing costs.
The President and CEO for each of Walmart Inc.'s business units – Walmart International, Sam's Club U.S. and Walmart U.S. – also spoke. Key highlights from their presentations are below.
President and CEO, Walmart International, Kath McLay, shared the segment's growth story, which is accretive to enterprise growth in sales and profits. Walmart International is on track to meet its goal set in 2023 of reaching $200 billion in GMV and doubling profits and digital mix by 2028 having grown net sales by 9.1% and operating income 17% in constant currency 1over the past fiscal year.
<ul>
<li>Market Leadership: Walmart International is in the right markets to win with a growth focus on Mexico, China, and India and is committed to being the leading omnichannel retailer in every market it operates, leveraging its store network and eCommerce capabilities. In the past two years, Walmart International eCommerce sales grew 45%.</li>
<li>Innovation and Learning: The company's local businesses are continuously innovating and sharing best practices, enhancing its ability to serve customers better across the globe by leaning on global strategies and platforms. Rapid commerce capabilities are being deployed across growth markets, reaching more customers with more items, even faster, some within minutes.</li>
<li>Community Impact: Walmart International has more than 500,000 associates and serves more than 95 million customers and members each week. The business shares Walmart's broader purpose of helping people save money and live better - it's deeply felt by customers worldwide, with initiatives that support local communities and create opportunities.</li>
</ul>

Walmart Reaffirms Its Strategy To Fit For Today And For The Future

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