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Walmart serves as the preeminent 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 $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week.

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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
This week, Wall Street retreated from record highs, influenced by Walmart's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) cautious profit outlook and the Federal Reserve's emphasis on persistent inflation risks. Walmart's stock declined by 6.5% after its profit forecast fell short of analysts&#8217; expectations, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43895372/walmarts-warning-fed-highlights-inflation-risks-chinese-stocks-surge-this-week-in-markets">raising concerns about consumer spending</a> amid ongoing inflation and trade uncertainties.
The Federal Reserve, in its latest meeting minutes, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43829352/fomc-minutes">highlighted the need for more evidence of cooling inflation</a> before considering rate cuts. Officials also pointed to potential inflationary pressures from possible shifts in trade and immigration policies, as well as supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
In contrast, Chinese technology stocks experienced a surge, with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) rising 8.1% following strong earnings and optimistic guidance. This rally was bolstered by speculation of potential monetary policy easing by China&#8217;s central bank and anticipated fiscal stimulus measures from policymakers.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43812953/super-micro-computer-stock-continues-to-climb-whats-going-on">"Super Micro Computer Stock Continues To Climb: What's Going On?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares surged 16.5% after the company announced strong preliminary first-quarter results and reassured investors by confirming it will file delayed financial reports by the Feb. 25 deadline, addressing governance concerns.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43787535/archer-aviation-stock-is-rising-tuesday-whats-going-on">"Archer Aviation Stock Is Rising Tuesday: What's Going On?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) shares climbed 8.16% after the company secured FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy, a key milestone in its goal to begin electric air taxi operations in 2025, with only one more regulatory approval remaining.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43819990/jetai-targets-ai-infrastructure-growth-with-new-data-center-in-nevada-stock-skyrockets">"Jet.AI Targets AI Infrastructure Growth With New Data Center In Nevada, Stock Skyrockets"</a>, by Shivani Kumaresan, reports that Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) shares soared 69% after the company unveiled plans for a 50-megawatt AI data center in Nevada, aiming for a full gigawatt capacity, as it seeks to capitalize on the surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43857040/palantir-stock-tanks-10-as-ceo-sell-plan-defense-budget-cuts-spark-sell-off">"Palantir Stock Tanks 10% As CEO Sell Plan, Defense Budget Cuts Spark Sell-Off"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares plunged 10% after CEO Alex Karp announced plans to sell nearly 10 million shares, raising investor concerns, while potential U.S. defense budget cuts threaten the company's lucrative government contracts, intensifying the sell-off.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43799173/occidental-petroleum-q4">"Occidental Petroleum Shares Slide After Mixed Q4 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) posted fourth-quarter earnings of 80 cents per share, surpassing analyst expectations of 70 cents, while revenue fell to $6.83 billion, missing the projected $7.05 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43868719/dropbox-stock-falls-after-q4-report-arr-slips-paying-users-decrease">"Dropbox Stock Falls After Q4 Report: ARR Slips, Paying Users Decrease"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Dropbox Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) shares fell 8.6% after the company announced a slight decrease in annual recurring revenue and a reduction of 15,000 paying users in the fourth quarter, despite exceeding earnings and revenue expectations.
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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 $109 to $107.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $107

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 $113 to $112.

UBS Maintains Buy on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $112

Shares of Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) tanked in early trading on Friday, even after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43863922/dow-dips-over-1-walmart-shares-plunge-following-soft-guidance">upbeat fiscal fourth-quarter results</a>.
Here are some key analyst takeaways.
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<li>KeyBanc Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59009b5a0bd9910001e5f2aa/bradley-thomas">analyst Bradley Thomas</a> reiterated an Overweight rating, while lifting the price target from $100 to $105.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58b96e17b85e930001592a16/peter-keith">analyst Peter Keith</a> maintained an Overweight rating, while cutting the price target from $118 to $114.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/61aa12038d115900012d093d/steven-shemesh">analyst Steven Shemesh</a> reaffirmed an Outperform rating, while reducing the price target from $109 to $107.</li>
<li>BofA Securities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ad8d48b85e930001f97170/robert-ohmes">analyst Robert Ohmes</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $120.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58580bcbee7bf60001bcfa29/kate-mcshane">analyst Kate McShane</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating and price target of $106.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Bobby Griffin maintained an Outperform rating and price target of $115.</li>
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KeyBanc Capital Markets: Walmart reported fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 66 cents per share, beating consensus of 65 cents per share. The upside is largely driven by higher-than-expected revenues and gross margin. Although, there was some pressure on margins related to operating expenses, Thomas said in a note. The results reflect "strong execution across the business and continued market share gains," he added.
The guidance suggests a deceleration in profitability, the analyst stated. Management's full-year guidance fell short of investor expectations. Thomas says guidance &#8220;reflects clear one-time items and is also likely to prove conservative.&#8221;
Piper Sandler: Walmart reported revenues of $180.6 billion, beating Street expectations of $180.1 billion. US comps of 4.6% came in higher than the consensus of 4.4%, Keith said. "Comp was driven by both transactions +2.8% and ticket +1.8%," he added.
Management guided to full-year earnings of $2.50-$2.60 per share, representing 2% growth at the midpoint, and falling short of consensus of $2.77 per share, the analyst stated. While the guidance represents "a much-needed reset following several quarters of expectations climbing higher and higher," excluding one-time items, the EBIT growth guidance represents an acceleration, he further wrote.
RBC Capital Markets: While Walmart reported "solid" results, its fiscal 2026 guidance "disappointed against a high bar," Shemesh said.
The operating income guide &#8220;would be +5-7% excluding a ~70 bps headwind from lapping over leap year and an ~80 bps headwind from the VIZIO acquisition," the analyst wrote. Although consensus estimates may be revised lower, fundamentally "very little has changed," he added.
BofA Securities: Walmart reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, Ohmes said. The company continued to gain market share across product categories, "as its strong value and digital convenience resonate," he added.
"Remodels, online SKU expansion and express delivery capabilities are driving broad-based unit strength and participation in Walmart+," the analyst wrote. Walmart's gross margins could continue expanding. Expect growth in higher-margin ancillary businesses, like digital advertising, 3P Marketplace and Fulfillment Services, he further stated.
Goldman Sachs: Walmart gained market share across geographies and income levels, with growing transaction counts and unit volumes, McShane said. In the US, market share gains were led by upper-income households. The company continues to see solid sign-up trends from Walmart+ assist, she added.
Management's operating income guidance for fiscal 2026 suggest 5%-7% growth excluding one-time impacts, which is higher than the average of 4%-6% that they have guided over the last two years, the analyst stated. "We believe WMT is well positioned to continue driving solid earnings growth in 2025" and continue improving its profitability profile, she further wrote.
Raymond James: Walmart delivered full-year earnings of $2.51 per share, versus its initial guidance range of $2.23-$2.37 per share, Griffin said. The company's profit mix continues to shift towards higher-margin businesses, he added.
There is upside to fiscal 2026 expectations from "higher-margin revenue streams, improving eCommerce economics, and easing mix headwinds as General Merchandise recovers," the analyst wrote. Although the full-year guidance missed expectations, this reflects management's conservatism and one-offs, like "FX headwinds, near-term VIZIO integration, and strategic investments in eCommerce fulfillment and marketing," he further stated.
Price Action: Shares of Walmart had declined by 2.92% to $94.37 at the time of publication on Friday.
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Roth MKM analyst Bill Kirk reiterates Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $97 to $108.

Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Walmart, Raises Price Target to $108

Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintains Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $100 to $105.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Walmart, Raises Price Target to $105

Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith reiterates Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $118 to $114.

Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $114

U.S. stock futures were flat and swung between gains and losses on Friday following Thursday&#8217;s decline. The S&amp;P 500 futures were trading a little below the flatline whereas other indices were in green.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NASDAQ">BABA</a>) shares jumped 14.56% in Hong Kong on Friday after exceeding the street&#8217;s expectations on Thursday. Other Chinese tech companies also rallied.
Gold neared the $3000 per ounce mark amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/02/43875860/trump-plans-fort-knox-gold-inspection-as-prices-soar-past-2940if-the-gold-isnt-there">remarks</a> to visit the Forth Knox for the inspection of precious bullion reserves.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.49%, while the two-year yield was at 4.26%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Thursday. SPY was up 0.049% to $610.68, and QQQ advanced 0.12% to $537.88, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Sectors drove U.S. stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43875808/dow-tumbles-450-points-as-walmart-shares-plunge-investor-sentiment-declines-fear-greed-index-in-neutral-zone">declines</a> Thursday, with financials, consumer discretionary, and staples leading losses. Conversely, the energy and real estate sectors gained. 
Jobless claims for the week ending Feb. 15 rose to 219,000, above the 215,000 estimate, and the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index sharply declined to 18.1
Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NASDAQ">WMT</a>) shares plunged 6.53% despite beating expectations as the retail giant&#8217;s growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026 was below the consensus.
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<td>-0.43%</td>
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Insights From Analysts
&#8220;Volatility doesn't equal a permanent financial loss unless you sell,&#8221; said Peter Mallouk, in an X post.
CEO at Creative Planning, Mallouk shared a chart in an X post showing that the S&amp;P 500 index has fallen 58% in 1930, 49% in 2008, and 34% in 2020, but despite these sharp declines it has returned an average of 10% per year since 1928.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 has returned an average of 10% per year since 1928 and has done so despite an average intra-year drawdown of 16%, and often drawdowns that are much worse. The lesson? Volatility doesn't equal a permanent financial loss unless you sell. <a href="https://t.co/3aroEwPmoX">pic.twitter.com/3aroEwPmoX</a>
&mdash; Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/status/1892232172372996226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research highlighted that the second half of February is usually riskier for the S&amp;P 500 returns. He mapped the data from 1950 to 2024, which showed that on average, the index has declined consistently after peaking on Feb. 15.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1892615024536907893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Highlighting the fixed income opportunities, Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo said that investors should move money out of short-term instruments and into higher-yielding investment-grade fixed income further out on the maturity spectrum.
&#8220;We have conviction around our year-end target range of 4.50% – 5.00% for the U.S. 10-year Treasury note, and on that basis, we see attractive fixed-income opportunities for investors,&#8221; he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>February&#8217;s S&amp;P flash U.S. services PMI and manufacturing PMI will be out by 9:45 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>The final consumer sentiment data for February and existing home sales data for January will be out by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson will speak again and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will also speak for the second time this week at 11:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) was up 0.18% in the premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report a quarterly loss of 28 cents per share on the revenue of $1.25 billion.</li>
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<li>Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIPS#NYSE">VIPS</a>) jumped 10.19% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 82 cents per share on revenue of $4.77 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Brady Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>) was 0.09% higher ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share on revenue of $359.11 million.</li>
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<li>United States Cellular Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) advanced 2.89% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly loss of 5 cents per share on the revenue of $965.87 million after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Dropbox Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) plunged 10.29% despite reporting better-than-expected earnings as its total annual recurring revenue decreased by $4.8 million quarter-over-quarter.</li>
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<li>Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) zoomed 32.28% after reporting a record 2024 revenue of $1.36 billion due to high demand for its functional beverages and acquired Alani Nu for $1.65 billion to expand its brand portfolio.</li>
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<li>COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDP#NYSE">CDP</a>) rallied by 30.94% as it increased its quarterly dividend by 3.4% to $0.305 per share for Q1 2025, payable April 16th to shareholders. This equates to an annualized dividend of $1.22 per share.</li>
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<li>Soluna Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNH#NASDAQ">SLNH</a>) rose 1.38% and Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) advanced 1.02% as the companies expanded their partnership with a new 12-month, 5.5 MW hosting contract at Project Dorothy, Texas, bringing their total hosted capacity to over 12 MW.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.90% to hover around $71.83 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.31% to $2,929.69 per ounce after hitting a fresh record of $2,949.87. The Dollar Index was up 0.26% at 106.651 level.
Asian markets ended mostly higher on Friday. Except for Australia's ASX 200, and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index, all indices including, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose. European markets were mixed in trade.
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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

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index falling around 450 points during the session.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shares fell around 6.5% on Thursday following the release of quarterly results. Walmart said it sees first-quarter FY26 sales growth of 3% – 4% in CC and adjusted EPS of $0.57 – $0.58 against an estimate of $0.64. For FY26 Walmart expects sales to grow 3% – 4% in CC and an adjusted EPS of $2.50 – $2.60, below the $2.76 estimate.
On the economic data front, initial jobless claims increased by 5,000 from the prior week to 219,000 in the week ending Feb. 15, versus estimates of 215,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to 18.1 in February from 44.3 in the previous month
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with financial, consumer discretionary and consumer staples stocks recording losses on Thursday. However, energy and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by over 450 points to 44,176.65 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.43% to 6,117.52, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.47% at 19,962.36 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>), United States Cellular Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>), and Brady Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 45.1, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 46.7.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Tumbles 450 Points As Walmart Shares Plunge: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index In 'Neutral' Zone

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">strong quarter</a> amid a weaker 2026 forecast during its fourth-quarter earnings call. The company highlighted a surge in its artificial intelligence use cases to manage its inventory, supply chain, deliveries, and developer efficiency.
What Happened: The retail giant is accelerating its entire business with AI as highlighted by CEO Doug McMillon during Walmart&#8217;s earnings call. Beyond optimizing delivery routes and supply chain automation, Walmart is now using AI to tackle internal challenges and empower its tech teams.
Highlighting the inventory management initiatives, McMillan spoke about a new AI agent for its merchants which helps them to identify the &#8220;root cause of issues related&#8221; to out-of-stock or overstock situations with greater accuracy and speed.
Another internal use case for AI at Walmart has been for the developers. AI&#8217;s new coding assistance and completion tools are helping the firm streamline its deployments and &#8220;deliver code faster with fewer bugs,&#8221; added the CEO. &#8220;Last year, these tools helped us save about 4 million developer hours,&#8221; he said.
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Why It Matters: Despite making strides with AI in the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, Walmart CFO John David Rainey said during the call that the management acknowledges the ongoing &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">uncertain time</a>&#8220;.
The retailer expects fiscal 2026 revenue growth below 2025&#8217;s 5.1% increase at 3% to 4%, and earnings between $2.50 and $2.60 per share, below the $2.76 estimate.
For the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">fourth quarter</a>, the retail giant posted revenue of $180.55 billion, a 4.1% increase year-over-year, surpassing analysts&#8217; predictions of $180.01 billion. Adjusted earnings per share also beat estimates, coming in at 66 cents compared to the anticipated 64 cents.
Price Action: WMT fell 6.53% on Thursday, contrasting with a 0.42% decline in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index.
In after-hours Walmart rose 0.19% whereas SPY was up 0.0016%. WMT remains up 4.40% on a year-to-date basis and 22.76% over a year.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings">Benzinga tracks 30 analysts</a> with an average price target of $102.07 for the stock, reflecting a &#8220;buy&#8221; rating. Estimates range widely from $75 to $120. Recent ratings from Piper Sandler, Baird, and Barclays average $113.67, suggesting a potential 16.71% upside.
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Walmart Expands AI Use Beyond Optimizing Delivery Routes, To Tackling Inventory Issues And Delivering Code Faster

Leading coins jogged while stocks sank on Thursday as the Securities and Exchange Commission scaled back cryptocurrency oversight.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.63%</td>
<td>$98,192.29</td>
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<td>+0.43%</td>
<td>$2,734.93</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.68%</td>
<td>$0.2536</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin rose above $98,000 for the first time in a week, clocking an intraday high of $98,767.19.&nbsp;
Ethereum, meanwhile, oscillated in the $2,700 zone, hitting a peak of $2,770.03 for the day.
The market reacted to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43857831/sec-scales-back-crypto-enforcement-expands-focus-to-cyber-fraud">SEC relaxing its enforcement approach</a>, replacing its cryptocurrency oversight unit with a smaller cyber fraud unit.
Cryptocurrency liquidations reached $249.79 million in the last 24 hours, with $171 in short positions getting wiped out.
Bitcoin's Open interest surged by 4.25%. Interestingly, the number of traders shorting the apex cryptocurrency was higher than those betting on its increase, according to the Long/Short ratio.
Meanwhile, the market sentiment flipped from "Neutral" to "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Story (IP)</td>
<td>+82.66%</td>
<td>$5.07</td>
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<td>Berachain (BERA)</td>
<td>+28.83%</td>
<td>$8.42</td>
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<td>Sonic (S)</td>
<td>+24.65%</td>
<td>$0.8704</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.23 trillion, rising 1.49 % in the last 24 hours.
Stocks reversed from record highs on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.43% to close at 6,117.52. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 450.94 points, or 1.01%, to end at 44,176.65, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.47% to close at 19,962.36
The sell-offs <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">followed a grim fiscal 2026 forecast</a> by mega-retailer Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). Shares of the company plunged 6.53%.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Rekt Capital observed a bullish divergence was playing out for Bitcoin
"And a daily close above ~$97,700 followed by a successful retest would see the bull div enable price trend continuation to the upside," the chartist added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> The Bullish Divergence is playing out And a Daily Close above ~$97700 followed by a successful retest would see the Bull Div enable price trend continuation to the upside<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/pgvTNpVROK">https://t.co/pgvTNpVROK</a> <a href="https://t.co/tM5RiGxksD">pic.twitter.com/tM5RiGxksD</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1892666116922589556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ali Martinez, another well-known market researcher, reiterated the prognosis.
He described $97,533 as a "key" resistance level for Bitcoin. "A sustained breakout above this level could signal further upside."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The most critical resistance level for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is currently at $97,533! A sustained breakout above this level could signal further upside. <a href="https://t.co/Fh8qIUtvZJ">pic.twitter.com/Fh8qIUtvZJ</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1892515036066672879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Breaches $98K, Ethereum, Dogecoin Flat As SEC Relaxes Crypto Enforcement: Top Analysts Are Focused On This Level For A Potential BTC Upside

Thursday&#8217;s trading session saw the U.S. stock market trend lower, with the Dow Jones index falling by 1% to 44,176.65. The NASDAQ and the S&amp;P 500 indices also fell, dropping by almost 0.5% and 0.4% respectively to end the day at 19,962.36 and 6,117.52.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Alibaba Group Holding Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)
Alibaba&#8217;s stock traded higher after reporting an 8% year-on-year growth in fiscal third-quarter revenue to $38.38 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate. The stock closed up 8.09% at $135.97, with an intraday high of $144.51 and a low of $131.41. The 52-week high and low are $144.51 and $68.36 respectively. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">fiscal third-quarter report</a> also revealed an adjusted net income rise of 7% year-over-year to $7 billion.
Rivian Automotive Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)
Rivian&#8217;s stock dipped 2.30% to close at $13.61, after hitting an intraday high of $14.05 and a low of $13.28. The 52-week high and low are $18.86 and $8.26 respectively. The electric vehicle manufacturer reported its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43867210/rivian-automotive-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-2025-guidance-truly-transformational-product-r2-coming">fourth-quarter financial results</a> after the market closed on Thursday with revenue coming in at $1.73 billion, which beat a Street consensus of $1.4 billion. Rivian projects an adjusted EBITDA loss between $1.9 billion and $1.7 billion for fiscal 2025 and anticipates a &#8220;modest gross profit&#8221; for the year.
Nu Holdings Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>)
Nu Holdings&#8217; stock fell 1.04% to close at $13.34, with an intraday high of $13.67 and a low of $13.30. The 52-week high and low are $16.15 and $9.67 respectively. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43869101/nu-holdings-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-in-line-22-customer-growth-and-more">fourth-quarter financial results</a> revealed a 22% year-over-year increase in total global customers. The revenue of $2.99 billion in the quarter missed analyst estimates of $3.29 billion.
Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)
Walmart&#8217;s shares plunged 6.53% to close at $97.21, after hitting an intraday high of $100.12 and a low of $96.68. The 52-week high and low are $105.30 and $57.60 respectively. Despite reporting a 4.1% year-on-year growth in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">fourth-quarter FY25 sales</a>, the company&#8217;s soft FY26 outlook disappointed the street.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock fell 1.71% to close at $354.40, with an intraday high of $362.30 and a low of $348. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.80 respectively. The company&#8217;s executive Lars Moravy attributed the delay in getting the safety rating on the Cybertruck to the schedule set by the U.S. auto safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as per a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43844358/tesla-exec-pins-delay-in-cybertruck-crash-test-report-on-nhtsa-says-weve-known-it-was-5-star-from-the-beginning">post on X</a>.
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Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shares dropped Thursday after the mega-retailer issued 2026 fiscal-year revenue and profit targets below analysts' expectations. Walmart CFO John David Rainey gave further insight into the company's outlook on a conference call with analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">following the print.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Walmart expects fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 3% to 4%, below 2025's 5.1% increase, and earnings between $2.50 and $2.60 per share, below the $2.76 estimate.
Rainey pointed to a heightened degree of uncertainty contributing to the cautious outlook on the company's earnings call.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"We have to acknowledge that we are in an uncertain time. And we don&#8217;t want to get out over our skis here. There&#8217;s a lot of the year to play out," Rainey said.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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One of the uncertainties Walmart and its consumers face is the potential for new tariffs on top of those already implemented on goods imported from China and all imported aluminum and steel. President Donald Trump has also pushed for tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada as well as reciprocal tariffs on countries that tax U.S. goods, but exact details on implementation remain unclear.&nbsp;
Rainey<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/walmart-wmt-q4-earnings-report-2025-a3632bdc"> told</a> the Wall Street Journal that Walmart did not incorporate any potential tariff increases into its financial outlook, but that company is "going to work really hard to keep prices low."
"We are not immune to what is being suggested, but we'll work with suppliers," he said.
Another uncertainty Walmart and its consumers will navigate this year is stubbornly high inflation, especially in the cost of groceries.&nbsp;
Rainey told analysts on the call that Walmart is seeing higher customer engagement across income brackets as consumers' wallets remain stretched amid rising costs. The company expects inflation of 1% to 2% in 2025. 
Walmart has attracted a broad customer base with its low prices and "rollbacks" on everyday items and even attributes the majority of its recent share gains to upper-income consumers. 
&#8220;There will always be some anomalies like what we&#8217;re seeing right now with eggs as a result of avian flu last fall. Those things tend to work themselves out over time, so we don&#8217;t have a large inflation number planned into this year,&#8221; Rainey said.
WMT Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Walmart shares ended Thursday&#8217;s session down 6.53% at $97.21. 
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Walmart Expects Slower Growth In 'An Uncertain Time,' CFO Says On Earnings Call

U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 1% on Thursday.
The Dow traded down 1.11% to 44,132.13 while the NASDAQ fell 0.54% to 19,947.18. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.49% to 6,114.11.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 0.8% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, financials shares fell by 1.6%.
Top Headline
Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shares fell more than 5% on Thursday following the release of quarterly results.
The company reported fourth-quarter FY25 sales growth of 4.1% year-on-year to $180.55 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $180.01 billion. The retailer reported that in the fourth quarter of 2025, adjusted EPS was 66 cents, beating the consensus estimate of 64 cents.
Walmart said it sees first-quarter FY26 sales growth of 3% – 4% in CC and adjusted EPS of $0.57 – $0.58 against an estimate of $0.64. For FY26 Walmart expects sales to grow 3% – 4% in CC and an adjusted EPS of $2.50 – $2.60, below the $2.76 estimate.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Mobile-health Network Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDR#NASDAQ">MNDR</a>) shares shot up 129% to $0.7558.</li>
<li>Shares of Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOS#NASDAQ">XOS</a>)got a boost, surging 95% to $6.21.</li>
<li>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOAR#NYSE">SOAR</a>) shares were also up, gaining 84% to $0.2457. Volato Group disclosed that Vaunt, its fast-growing private aviation platform, has reached a major milestone, reporting $1.5 million in annual recurring revenue within its first year, a 50% surge since mid-2024.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>WORK Medical Technology Group LTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOK#NASDAQ">WOK</a>) shares dropped 51% to $1.1994.</li>
<li>Shares of Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYCU#NASDAQ">CYCU</a>) were down 46% to $1.60.</li>
<li>Materialise NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTLS#NASDAQ">MTLS</a>) was down, falling 35% to $5.97 after the company missed its fourth-quarter sales estimate and stated they have expectations for a difficult macroeconomic environment in 2025.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.4% to $72.53 while gold traded up 0.6% at $2,954.40.
Silver traded up 1.2% to $33.425 on Thursday, while copper rose 1% to $4.6080.
Euro zone
European shares closed mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.20%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.53% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.15%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.3%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.57%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.24%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.02%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.60% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.27%.
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<li>The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to 18.1 in February from 44.3 in the previous month.</li>
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Dow Dips Over 1%; Walmart Shares Plunge Following Soft Guidance

Like clockwork, Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) posted strong earnings results, delivering fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 66 cents on top of revenue of $180.55 billion. Both figures beat their respective analyst consensus targets of 64 cents and $180.01 billion. Unfortunately, the one avenue that disappointed Wall Street was the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">forward guidance</a>, sending the stock tumbling down.
To be sure, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/earnings">earnings misses themselves are rare</a>. Going back to May 2020, Walmart has only failed to meet analysts' estimates twice. In terms of revenue, the big-box retailer has a perfect record during the aforementioned period. However, concerns over the stock — particularly due to macroeconomic or geopolitical events — are nothing new. This framework may offer hope amid the current downbeat news.
Isolated to just the fourth-quarter results, the storyline appears quite optimistic. For example, Walmart's gross margin rate was up 53 basis points, thanks in large part to its core domestic business. Operating income increased by 8.3% to about $600 billion. Further, same-store sales for Walmart U.S. climbed by 4.6%, excluding fuel.
However, management disclosed that first-quarter adjusted EPS may only land between 57 cents and 58 cents, noticeably below the estimate of 64 cents. For fiscal year 2026, adjusted EPS may range between $2.50 to $2.60, below analysts' consensus view of $2.76. Naturally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43811296/walmart-set-for-record-sales-amid-tariff-concerns-one-of-the-better-positioned-retailers-to-mitigate-or-manage-through-tariffs-says-analyst">new tariffs</a> introduced by President Donald Trump on goods produced in China, India, Mexico and Canada weighed heavily on investors.
Nevertheless, it's important to remember that in May 2019, Walmart warned that prices would <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/business/walmart-says-higher-china-tariffs-will-increase-prices-for-us-shoppers-idUSKCN1SM18X/">rise</a> due to the trade war at the time with China. Such disclosures ultimately didn't hurt the stock. That may have been for the reasons UBS analyst Michael Lasser is providing now for why the retailer could be resilient: "price leadership, buying power, and global sourcing capabilities."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Historical Price Trends Suggest Volatility In Walmart Stock As A Discount</h2>
Perhaps the sweetest irony amid the red ink is that Walmart — the leader of the everyday low-pricing business model — is now offering a discount on its own equity. Typically, volatility represents a warning sign. However, for a relevant behemoth like Walmart, the downside has consistently shown itself to be a discounted opportunity.
Primarily, long-side speculators largely benefit from the upward bias of Walmart stock. Using data since January 2019, a purely stochastic or temporal view of Walmart reveals that a position entered at the beginning of the week has about a 55.2% chance of rising by the end of it. Over the next four weeks, the long odds actually rise to over 62%.
However, something interesting happens when Walmart stock encounters unusual volatility. For the current week, the security is on pace to lose more than 6%. Whenever Walmart incurs a one-week loss between 5% and 10%, the subsequent week sees long odds pop to nearly 67%. This stat stays consistent for the next four weeks, resulting in a median return (assuming the positive scenario) of 2.89%.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20140807/WMT-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-791673" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20140807/WMT-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20140807/WMT-stock-probability-gambit-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20140807/WMT-stock-probability-gambit-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20140807/WMT-stock-probability-gambit.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image by author</figcaption></figure>
To be fair, such big losses in Walmart stock are rare: it's only happened six times since January 2019 so the dataset is extremely small. However, if Walmart manages to mitigate the weekly red ink to below 5%, the odds would still favor the long-side speculator. Over the next four weeks following modest volatility, the long odds are still around 62%.
While historical trends aren't guaranteed to repeat, the optimistic view — despite tariff fears — makes sense. Walmart doesn't just exercise scale and pricing power, which are enormous advantages to begin with. For years, it has also <a href="https://www.retaildive.com/news/walmart-reportedly-pushing-for-higher-margin-goods-to-boost-online-profits/516646/">diversified</a> into higher-margin goods, which was reflected in the fourth-quarter report.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bold Options Strategy to Consider</h2>
Given the bounce-back tendencies of Walmart&#8217;s stock, buy-and-hold investors may consider the present dip as a possible entry point. For aggressive traders, the red ink is arguably more compelling. With so much fear baked into the forward guidance and the impact of tariffs, Walmart call options appear relatively underpriced.
The most daring traders may consider a multi-leg options strategy called the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread">bull call spread</a> for the options chain expiring March 21; specifically, the 97.50/100 bull spread. This transaction calls for buying the $97.50 call and simultaneously selling the $100 call. By taking the proceeds from the short call, the trader partially offsets the debit paid for the long call.
At time of writing, the net debit required for this trade is $109, which is also the most that can be lost. On the other end, the maximum reward possible is $141 or a payout of over 129%. Share prices will need to rise by over 2.8% at expiration to hit the $100 short-strike target, thus triggering the payout.
To note, bull call spreads are capped-risk, capped-reward transactions. The lower-priced long call meets the potential obligation implied by the higher-priced short call. However, many traders are willing to engage such transactions because it allows them to potentially profit handsomely from relatively small moves in the underlying equity.
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Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Thursday.</a>
In fact, many retail and discount store shares are trading lower after Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued soft first-quarter guidance.</a>
Walmart issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter, expecting adjusted earnings per share between 57 cents and 58 cents, versus analysts' estimate of 64 cents. The company also anticipates a net sales increase of 3% to 4%.
Additionally, Walmart expects a 0.5% to 2.0% increase in adjusted operating income. The company said its guidance for net sales and adjusted operating income reflects factors like its acquisition of VIZIO and the challenge of lapping a leap year.
Stock markets dropped in morning trading, with all major US indices falling, The Guardian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/20/walmart-forecast-shares-spending" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The report notes that Walmart&#8217;s lackluster forecast signals that US consumer spending is slowing down. It cites Brian Mulberry from Zacks Investment Management, a Walmart investor, who pointed this out as a warning.
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For the past two years, high interest rates and ongoing inflation have slowed U.S. consumer spending, per a report by Reuters. Additionally, President Donald Trump&#8217;s new tariff on Chinese goods, along with potential tariffs on products from India, Mexico, and Canada, has added uncertainty to the economy.
Thus, Target&#8217;s share price could be impacted by Walmart&#8217;s soft guidance, which signals slowing consumer spending and weaker retail performance.
Other competitors of Walmart, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) stock is trading lower by 2.17%, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) shares are down 1.60%, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock is trading lower by 1.78%, and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) is down over 5%.
As Walmart sets the tone for the sector, its outlook may cause investors to reassess the sector&#8217;s overall growth prospects.
Price Action: TGT shares are trading lower by 1.52% to $128.77 at last check Thursday.
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Stocks tumbled Thursday, with all major indices in the red, one day after the S&amp;P 500 notched another all-time high in Wednesday&#8217;s trading session. Investors are weighing uncertainty surrounding tariff policies and disappointing guidance from Walmart while digesting new<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/forex/25/02/43843332/global-markets-mixed-dollar-dips-as-traders-react-to-trumps-tariff-plans-global-markets-today-while-us-slept"> initial jobless claims data.</a>
Mega-retailer Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&#8217;s shares dropped after the company issued fiscal 2026 guidance below analyst expectations, despite fourth-quarter results beating expectations.
Retail investor darling Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) added to Wednesday&#8217;s declines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43849289/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-thursday">following a report </a>that the Trump administration told the Pentagon to prepare for sweeping budget cuts and CEO Alex Karp filed a new trading plan to sell up to $1.2 billion shares.
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Initial jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 219,000, above expectations of 215,000, while continuing claims rose to 186,900 in the first week of February.
WTI crude oil futures rose above $72 per barrel on Thursday, extending its streak of gains to four days as supply concerns outweighed a rise in U.S. stockpiles, according to TradingEconomics. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 1.09% to $97,695. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note pulled back slightly to 4.5%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1 day % chg.</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,911.27</td>
<td>-0.72%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,101.27 </td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,036.44</td>
<td>-1.32%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,252.49</td>
<td>-1.31%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.67% to $608.82. </li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 1.26% at $441.02</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.7% to $535.72. </li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was down 1.17% to $223.79. </li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 1.39% to $223.10.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.6% to $92.57. </li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Cruise stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCHL#NYSE">NCHL</a>) tumbled, leading consumer discretionary stocks lower. The SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Consumer Discretionary (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 1.44%. 
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
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<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Vale S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>B2Gold Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#AMEX">BTG</a>)</li>
<li>Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>)</li>
<li>Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) </li>
<li>Taseko Mines, Ltd. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGB#AMEX">TGB</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) </li>
<li>Materialise NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTLS#NASDAQ">MTLS</a>) </li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) </li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) </li>
<li>Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JMIA#NYSE">JMIA</a>) </li>
<li>Birkenstock Holding Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) </li>
<li>Sabre Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SABR#NASDAQ">SABR</a>) </li>
<li>Ardelyx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDX#NASDAQ">ARDX</a>) </li>
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Companies reporting after Thursday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
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<li>Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) </li>
<li>Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) </li>
<li>Iamgold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) </li>
<li>The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>) </li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) </li>
<li>Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>) </li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) </li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) </li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) </li>
<li>MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) </li>
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday after Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reported earnings for the 2025 fiscal-year fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43846469">and issued soft guidance</a>.
What To Know: Walmart issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal-year first-quarter, expecting adjusted earnings per share between 57 cents and 58 cents, versus analysts&#8217; estimate of 64 cents. The company also anticipates a net sales increase of 3% to 4%.
Additionally, Walmart expects a 0.5% to 2.0% increase in adjusted operating income. The company said its guidance for net sales and adjusted operating income reflects factors like its acquisition of VIZIO and the challenge of lapping a leap year.
Costco shares may be trading lower after Walmart issued soft guidance, as both companies operate in the same sector, and investors may view Walmart's soft outlook as a sign of broader industry headwinds. As major retail players, challenges faced by Walmart may also raise concerns for Costco.
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COST Price Action: At the time of writing, Costco shares are trading 1.90% lower at $1,042.23, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<li>TSLA</li>
<li>MSFT</li>
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