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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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U.S. stock futures were lower on Thursday after mostly closing higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket.
Wednesday saw a positive momentum in tech stocks led by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45405067/saudi-arabia-bets-big-on-ai-teams-up-with-aws-and-nvidia">deals with Saudi Arabia</a>, strong earnings from Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>). 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who last year sparked &#8220;Jensanity&#8221; among attendees, will headline this year&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45426637/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-expected-to-unveil-new-ai-alliances-at-computex-2025-as-geopolitical-pressures-persist-over-tech-sector">annual Computex trade show</a>, which will run from May 20–23 in Taipei, reported Reuters. His keynote is expected to spotlight Nvidia&#8217;s deepening partnerships with Taiwanese firms like Foxconn and Quanta. 
Investors assessed the economic impacts of a tariff pause with China and await the Producer Price Index data slated to be released today.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.50% and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;</a>s projections show markets pricing a 91.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June 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. The SPY was down 0.68% to $583.57, while the QQQ declined 0.87% to $514.18, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Driven by renewed risk appetite after U.S.-China trade negotiation progress, information technology and communication services sectors led gains on Wednesday, bucking the broader negative trend where health care, materials, and real estate stocks saw the biggest losses.
Overall, U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 extending its gains for a third session, up over 4% week-to-date, while the Dow added around 2% and the Nasdaq surged over 6% for the week.
Notably, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) shares climbed significantly. Separately, U.S. mortgage applications saw a modest increase of 1.1%.
The Dow Jones index declined 89 points or 0.21% to 42,051.06, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.10% to 5,892.58. Nasdaq Composite ended 0.72% higher at 19,146.81, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, dropped 0.88% to 2,083.80.
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, despite having a bit of a surprise in the outcome in terms of the U.S.-China trade talks, &#8220;The bottom line is that many uncertainties remain.&#8221;
&#8220;The U.S. is in the early stages of trade negotiations. Given that, our guidance is to continue to lean toward higher-quality large- and mid-cap U.S. equities. In fixed income, we favor exposure to investment-grade corporates and essential-service municipal bonds in the three-to-seven-year maturity range,&#8221; he said.
He highlighted that the market bounce back hinged on a variety of factors, including better-than-expected earnings and, particularly, guidance during the first-quarter reporting season as well as expectations that some trade deals would be announced (i.e., last week's U.K. deal).
It also has helped that much of the reported data covering April has so far continued to show U.S. economic resilience, he explained.
Talking about the U.S.-China deal, he said, &#8220;Of course, as always, the devil is in the details, and a deal has not officially been inked. A lot can happen between now and then.&#8221;
Meanwhile, the analysts at BlackRock said that &#8220;We eye opportunities from mega forces,&#8221; adding that &#8220;We still see tariffs causing further contractions in quarterly activity but the cumulative impact may be more limited.&#8221;
&#8220;We still see supply disruptions upping inflation and hitting growth, but also a path to avoiding a U.S. contraction over 2025 as a whole. Mega forces, greater fiscal spending, and higher interest rates are driving select opportunities,&#8221; the note added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>The initial jobless claims data for the week ended May 10 will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s U.S. retail sales, core and headline producer price index, May&#8217;s Empire State manufacturing survey, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will also be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at 8:40 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s industrial production and capacity utilization will be out by 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>March&#8217;s business inventories data and May&#8217;s home builder confidence index will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 2:05 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) fell 1.12% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share on revenue of $33.21 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) was down 0.24% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings before the opening bell. It is expected to post earnings of $5.58 per share on revenue of $10.79 billion.</li>
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<li>Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) was 0.43% higher as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $165.88 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) jumped 14.51% despite posting downbeat earnings for its fourth quarter, but issued first-quarter guidance with its midpoint above estimates. The company also announced a $200 million share repurchase program.</li>
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<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) advanced 3.44% after posting stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter and raising its fiscal 2025 guidance.</li>
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<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was up 0.97% after it inked a record-breaking deal with Qatar Airways of up to 210 planes.</li>
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<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) declined 4.87% after a report that the Justice Department is investigating the company for possible Medicare fraud.</li>
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<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) was 0.93% lower after announcing the redemption of &#8216;series G&#8217; preferred stock.</li>
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Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 3.99% to hover around $60.63 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.43% to hover around $3,164.60 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.31% at the 100.7260 level.
Asian markets ended lower on Thursday except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex and Australia's ASX 200 index. Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, South Korea's Kospi, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices declined. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $33.21 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Alibaba shares rose 0.7% to $135.04 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) posted stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter and raised its fiscal 2025 guidance. The company also announced that CFO Scott Herren will retire, effective July 26. Cisco shares gained 2.8% to $63.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $5.58 per share on revenue of $10.79 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Deere shares fell 0.3% to $496.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) posted downbeat earnings for its fourth quarter, but issued first-quarter guidance with its midpoint above estimates. The company also announced a $200 million share repurchase program. Boot Barn shares surged 18% to $156.78 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 58 cents per share on revenue of $165.88 billion before the opening bell. Walmart shares rose 0.6% to $97.40 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Walmart, Cisco And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording gains for the third straight session driven by renewed investor appetite for risk following a breakthrough in early-week U.S.-China trade negotiations. Week to date, the S&amp;P 500 gained over 4%, while the Dow added around 2%. The Nasdaq has added over 6% during the period.
Shares of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) climbed more than 4% on Wednesday, while Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) added 4.7%.
On the economic data front, U.S. mortgage application volumes increased by 1.1% from the previous week in the week ending May 9, following an 11% surge in the prior period.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with health care, materials and real estate stocks recording biggest losses on Wednesday. However, information technology and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 89 points to 42,051.06 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.10% to 5,892.58, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.72% at 19,146.81 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) today.
At a current reading of 70.4, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 69.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
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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S&P 500 Gains For Third Session As Tech Stocks Soar: Investor Sentiment Improves Further, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

Retailer Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) may provide a better picture of the impact of tariffs on consumers when the company reports first-quarter financial results before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market open Thursday.</a>
Here are the analyst estimates, a look at what experts are saying ahead of the report and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Walmart to report first-quarter revenue of $165.88 billion. That&#8217;s up from $161.51 billion in last year's first quarter, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0514">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters.
Analysts expect Walmart to report earnings per share of 58 cents, down from 60 cents per share in Q1 2024.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in five straight quarters and nine of the last ten quarters overall. The lone non-beat was earnings in line with estimates.
The company&#8217;s guidance calls for first-quarter sales to be up 3% to 4% year over year. Earnings per share range between 57 cents and 58 cents.
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What Experts Are Saying: In a recent note, Telsey Advisory analyst Joseph Feldman said Walmart could benefit from grocery market share gains and improving e-commerce progress in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45357178/walmart-analysts-strategy-curbs-price-hikes-despite-tariffs">first quarter.</a>
The analyst maintained an Outperform rating and price target for $115.
Feldman said Walmart could gain wallet share from several groups, including higher-income consumers. The analyst said Amazon and Costco showed trends of first-quarter sales being stronger for categories like electronics.
Feldman said Walmart should navigate the uncertain macroeconomic environment effectively.
Bank of America analyst Robert Ohmes said Walmart is well-equipped to handle tariffs with its pricing and automation strategies, inventory management and strong supplier relationships.
The analyst maintained a Buy rating with a $120 price target ahead of the quarterly earnings.
Ohmes said Walmart's groceries are less likely to be impacted by tariffs.
Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist Jay Woods highlighted the importance of Walmart's financial results for the market in his weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter</a>.
"Walmart could be one of the most telling stocks when it comes to tariff impacts when they report on Thursday," Woods said.
Woods said Walmart was cautious with guidance after the last quarter.
"Investors will be closely watching this report for strategies on managing tariff-related challenges, maintaining competitive pricing, and supply chain issues that may make stocking shelves more of a challenge."
Key Items to Watch: Tariffs commentary will undoubtedly be the biggest item in Walmart's earnings and conference call.
Outside of tariffs, investors and analysts could also look at commentary on the company's Walmart+ membership program. The subscription-based service was responsible for around 50% of online spending in the U.S. last fiscal year. This could make it a strong source of ecommerce and recurring revenue.
A report said the program is seeing increased spending per subscriber and also higher shopping frequency rates from subscribers.
Walmart+ has also helped the retailer post 11 consecutive quarters of double-digit online sales growth in the United States.
Global e-commerce sales were up 16% year-over-year in Q4; this will be a key area to watch in Q1.
WMT Price Action: Walmart stock was up 1.3% to $97.11 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $59.47 to $105.30. Walmart stock is up 7.9% year-to-date in 2025 and up over 60% in the last year. 
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Walmart Q1 Earnings Preview: Why Retailer Will Have 'One Of The Most Telling' Reports On Tariff Impact

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish 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 25 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 52% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 36% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,550,164 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $477,887.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $102.0 for Walmart, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Walmart's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Walmart's significant trades, within a strike price range of $85.0 to $102.0, over the past month.
<h3>Walmart 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747242138_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<td>BULLISH</td>
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<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
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<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$504.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$262.5K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$236.2K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$96.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>536</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Walmart, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Walmart</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 11,572,126, with WMT's price up by 0.67%, positioned at $96.52.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Walmart</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $108.5.
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Walmart's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-05-15. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Walmart will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.59.
The announcement from Walmart is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.02, which was followed by a 2.5% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Walmart's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2025</th>
<th>Q3 2025</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747231253_0_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Walmart's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Walmart were trading at $95.88 as of May 13. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 50.2%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Walmart</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Walmart.
Walmart has received a total of 25 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Outperform. With an average one-year price target of $106.68, the consensus suggests a potential 11.26% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Costco Wholesale, Target and Dollar General, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Costco Wholesale, with an average 1-year price target of $1070.62, suggesting a potential 1016.62% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Target, with an average 1-year price target of $124.0, suggesting a potential 29.33% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Dollar General, with an average 1-year price target of $88.4, suggesting a potential 7.8% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Costco Wholesale, Target and Dollar General, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Walmart</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>4.13%</td>
<td>$44.38B</td>
<td>5.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Costco Wholesale</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>9.04%</td>
<td>$7.98B</td>
<td>7.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Target</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-3.15%</td>
<td>$8.04B</td>
<td>7.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar General</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.52%</td>
<td>$3.03B</td>
<td>2.59%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Walmart ranks first in gross profit and return on equity among its peers. It ranks second in revenue growth.
<h3>Delving into Walmart's Background</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>Key Indicators: Walmart's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Walmart's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.13% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Walmart's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.91%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Walmart's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.87%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Walmart's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.0% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.66, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Walmart's Earnings: A Preview

&#8220;Shelves will be empty,&#8221; was the blunt warning delivered by the CEOs of Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) to U.S. President Donald Trump during a private Oval Office meeting in early April.
In response to mounting pressure from retailers and economic indicators, the U.S. and China reached an agreement on May 12, to reduce tariffs for a 90-day period. Under this deal, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will decrease from 145% to 30%, while China&#8217;s tariffs on American imports will drop from 125% to 10%.&nbsp;
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This temporary reprieve aims to alleviate immediate economic strains and provides a window for further negotiations toward a comprehensive trade agreement.
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Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariff announcement on April 2, dubbed &#8220;Liberation Day,&#8221; slapped a 145% duty on Chinese goods to revive domestic manufacturing.&nbsp;
However, the move triggered an immediate backlash from the retail and financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 1,600 points that day, one of the worst market drops since 2020.
Speaking privately at a JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) event later that week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, &#8220;Neither side thinks the status quo is sustainable,&#8221; referring to the escalating trade war with China according to a transcript obtained by the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/66668fa26957ece530a250fa8ea19faa">Associated Press,</a> which also quoted him calling the China talks &#8220;a slog.&#8221;&nbsp;
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Inside the Oval Office, the tone was even more urgent. According to sources cited by<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-target-trump-tariff-supply-chains/"> CBS News</a>, the CEOs – Walmart's Doug McMillont, Target's Brian Cornell, and Ted Decker of Home Depot – emphasized that while prices were stable for now, that wouldn&#8217;t last.
&#8220;The big box CEOs flat out told him [Trump] the prices aren&#8217;t going up; they&#8217;re steady right now, but they will go up. And this wasn&#8217;t about food. But he was told that the shelves will be empty,&#8221; one administration official told<a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/23/trump-economy-tariffs-china-powell"> Axios</a>.&nbsp;
The outlet also reported that, according to another official briefed on the meeting, the executives said supply disruptions could become visible within two weeks if the tariffs remained in place.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the broader U.S. economy was feeling the pressure. China&#8217;s factory activity contracted significantly in April, with the country&#8217;s official Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index falling to 49.0. This signaled a slowdown in global manufacturing as U.S. orders declined, according to the <a href="https://www.stats.gov.cn/english/PressRelease/202505/t20250507_1959690.html">official survey</a> by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, published on May 7 .
On the home front, the U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter—the first contraction in three years.
Amid this uncertainty, Trump made headlines again when he said he had &#8220;no intention&#8221; of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing concerns over central bank independence. The reassurance helped markets rebound temporarily.
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Companies were also reacting to prolonged trade tensions. In 2024, Skechers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)<a href="https://investors.skechers.com/press-releases/detail/665/skechers-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-3g-capital"> </a>&nbsp;reported $1,218.2 million in <a href="https://investors.skechers.com/financial-data/all-sec-filings/content/0000950170-25-015399/skx-ex99_1.htm">sales from China</a>—13.6% of its $8,969.4 million global revenue. The company, heavily reliant on <a href="https://investors.skechers.com/financial-data/all-sec-filings/content/0001193125-14-077061/d647920d10k.htm">Chinese imports</a>, faced rising U.S. tariffs that drove up costs and disrupted operations.&nbsp;
Skechers, alongside 75 other footwear companies including Nike and Adidas America, <a href="https://fdra.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/April-29-Footwear-POTUS-Letter.pdf">signed a letter</a> dated 29 April from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America urging President Trump to exempt shoes from reciprocal tariffs. Skechers also withdrew its full-year outlook via an April 24 <a href="https://investors.skechers.com/press-releases/detail/663/skechers-announces-first-quarter-2025-financial-results-and">press release</a>.&nbsp;
Soon after, it <a href="https://investors.skechers.com/press-releases/detail/665/skechers-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-3g-capital">announced </a>a $63-per-share cash acquisition by 3G Capital—a 30% premium—citing global brand momentum.
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Walgreens will be expanding its use of prescription-filling robots, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/11/walgreens-doubles-down-on-robots-to-fill-prescriptions-amid-turnaround.html">CNBC</a> reports.
The pharmacy chain began using micro-fulfillment centers in 2021 before pausing the program in 2023 to focus on feedback and improvement. Now, it&#8217;s working to add more in order to free up time for pharmacy staff, reduce time spent on routine tasks, and eliminate inventory waste.
The robot-powered centers fill thousands of prescriptions for patients who use medication to manage conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. With those tasks automated, Walgreens told CNBC its pharmacy staff will have more time to interact directly with patients and perform clinical services like vaccinations and testing.
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The company told CNBC it hopes to have 11 micro-fulfillment centers serving 5,000 locations by the end of the year. In February, there were 4,800 stores that utilized the micro-fulfillment centers. On average, these centers handled 40% of the prescription volume at the individual locations, Walgreens says, which translates to about 16 million prescriptions filled each month across all serviced stores.
Kayla Heffington, Walgreens' pharmacy operating model vice president, told CNBC that the company's investment in automation is already paying off. The micro-fulfillment centers have generated $500 million in savings through their increased efficiency and reduction of excess inventory. Stores that use the centers are also administering 40% more vaccines than those that aren't, increasing profits.
"Right now, [the micro-fulfillment centers] are the backbone to really help us offset some of the workload in our stores, to obviously allow more time for our pharmacists and technicians to spend time with patients," Rick Gates, Walgreens' chief pharmacy officer, told CNBC. "It gives us a lot more flexibility to bring down costs, to increase the care and increase speed to therapy – all those things."
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Gates added that he sees the micro-fulfillment centers as a competitive advantage for Walgreens, because many independent pharmacies and larger rivals don't have the centralized support. However, many of Walgreens' major competitors, like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), and Albertsons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>), already have, or are testing, their own versions of the micro-fulfilment facilities.&nbsp;
There are, of course, risks that come with using these micro-fulfillment centers, like a reliance on sophisticated robotics that can cause major disruptions if errors occur. But for Walgreens, the rewards heavily outweigh the risks.
Heffington told CNBC that the automated locations have helped reduce prescription fulfillment costs by nearly 13% year over year, and have increased prescription volume by 126%. The centers also allow the company to have real-time data on all prescription fulfillments, enabling its employees to provide better customer service.&nbsp;
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Analysts are expressing views on Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) prior to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings release on May 15</a>.
On Monday, Telsey Advisory Analyst Joseph Feldman maintained the Outperform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rating and price forecast of $115.</a>
The analyst maintained the first quarter (Q1) estimates of 3.8% sales growth to $167.6 billion vs. FactSet consensus (FS) of $165.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.56 (FS: $0.57).
Feldman expects the quarter to benefit from grocery share gains, improving non-discretionary, e-commerce/marketplace progress, rollbacks, and broader wallet share (including higher-income).
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The analyst adds that similar to recent trends at Amazon and Costco, Q1 sales could see a pull-forward in select categories like electronics.
Feldman writes that these positive factors are expected to be partially offset by selective consumer spending (especially on discretionary items) and unfavorable FX trends.
Overall, Feldman expects Walmart to navigate the current uncertain environment effectively.
For 2025, the analyst estimates sales growth of 4.0% to $708 billion, vs. the FS of 3.6% ($705 billion) and consistent with Walmart&#8217;s reiterated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/04/44711688/walmart-maintains-steady-growth-forecast-despite-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">April guidance of 3%-4% (constant currency)</a>.
The analyst sees adjusted EPS of $2.56 vs. FS of $2.60 and within <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walmart&#8217;s $2.50-$2.60 guidance range</a>.
The analyst anticipate continued selective consumer spending amid tariff-driven uncertainty regarding inventory and prices.
Meanwhile, additional tariffs, such as the current elevated rates on China, could necessitate significant actions, including potential price increases, to protect profits, adds the analyst.
B Of A Securities analyst Robert F. Ohmes kept the Buy rating with a price forecast of $120.
The analyst estimates adjusted EPS of $0.59 and a 3% increase in U.S. comparable sales for Q1, with comparable sales forecast indicating a deceleration compared to the fourth quarter.
Ohmes says that the estimates incorporate impacts from lapping the leap day last year (-100 basis point headwind to sales and -250 basis points to EBIT), the Vizio acquisition (a +15 basis point benefit to sales but a -70 basis point impact on EBIT), and foreign exchange.
The analyst writes that while not entirely shielded, Walmart is well-equipped to handle tariffs due to its strong supplier relationships, sophisticated pricing and automation strategies, effective inventory management, and the option to transition some directly sold (1P) imported goods to its third-party (3P) marketplace.
The analyst adds that given that groceries have a lower import exposure (they constitute 60% of Walmart&#8217;s U.S. sales), the company&#8217;s overall import exposure is limited to roughly one-third of its total U.S. business.
Price Action: WMT shares are down 0.4% at $96.26 at the last check Monday.
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Walmart Analysts: Strategy Curbs Price Hikes Despite Tariffs

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 145% tariff on Chinese imports, previously imposed by President Donald Trump, has reportedly put Walmart and Target supplier&#8217;s Huntar Company Inc.&#8217;s factory in China at risk of shutting down.
What Happened: The tariff, which was effective from April 9, has caused a significant decline in orders for toys from the Huntar factory in Guangdong Province, China. The factory, a supplier of educational toys for Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), has already reduced production by 60% to 70% and downsized a third of its 400 Chinese workers, reported Reuters. 
Huntar CEO Jason Cheung is now attempting to move his operations to Vietnam before the company&#8217;s funds are exhausted. The factory&#8217;s situation reflects the crisis faced by many factories in China, where approximately 80% of toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured.
The U.S.-China trade war poses risks to the sector in both countries, and Huntar, though based in the U.S., is uniquely impacted due to its operations in both markets.
Fearing factory shutdowns and unable to replace U.S. demand for key exports like toys and textiles, China returned to trade talks in Geneva, sources told Reuters. 
 Rick Woldenberg, CEO of toy company Learning Resources, stated &#8220;If nothing changes, we&#8217;ll be crippled.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s tariffs were designed to encourage companies to move manufacturing back to the U.S. However, Huntar&#8217;s situation illustrates why this is unlikely. Key obstacles include the shortage of facilities and skilled toy-making workers in other countries, the high cost and complexity of relocating heavy equipment, and limited time to address these challenges before funding runs out.
An April survey by the Toy Association found that over 45% of small and mid-sized U.S. toy companies believe China tariffs could force them out of business within weeks or months.
Major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Target, have reportedly asked Chinese suppliers to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45037102/walmart-home-depot-target-push-chinese-suppliers-to-resume-shipments-agree-to-absorb-tariffs-report">resume shipments</a>, with tariffs to be absorbed by the American retailers. However, the impact of the tariffs is already being felt by toy companies. Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) announced plans to raise prices ahead of Christmas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45227056/trumps-tariffs-hit-mattels-barbies-will-americans-pay-a-couple-of-bucks-more-as-president-predicts">due to the </a>tariffs.
On May 12, the U.S. and China agreed to a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45341884/apple-amazon-nvidia-rise-in-monday-premarket-as-us-china-agree-to-90-day-tariff-truce-neither-side-wants-a-decoupling"> temporary reduction</a> in most tariffs, marking a significant easing of trade tensions. However, the overall tariff level on China remains at 30%.
Over the past month, Walmart stock gained 2.10%, while Target Corporations rose 1.85%. 
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Trump's Tariffs Reportedly Push Walmart And Target Toy Suppliers To The Brink Of Closure: 'If Nothing Changes, We'll Be Crippled'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> during a market dip.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May.
What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">outperforming the S&amp;P 500 </a>gain of 24.9%.
With new trades placed throughout the early months of 2025, Greene could see huge returns again during the year.
Here are her most recent trades made on May 5, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</li>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>)</li>
<li>BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>Frontline PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Merck Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</li>
<li>Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
</ul>
In total, that's more than 50 different stocks bought and disclosed by Greene in the latest filing. Based on the purchase range of $1,001 to $15,000, this would make the transaction range over $50,000 and up to more than $800,000.
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Why It's Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman's past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene&#8217;s past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order"> Bitcoin ETF </a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President Donald Trump. 
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> brushed aside the criticism.</a>
&#8220;I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades,&#8221; Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t place my buys and sells," Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. &#8220;He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that&#8217;s what anybody that has financial sense does."
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn&#8217;t a secret.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).  
&#8220;Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,&#8221; Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.&#8221;
Hawley said the bill will help &#8220;restore Americans&#8217; trust in our nation&#8217;s legislative body.&#8221;
Hawley&#8217;s bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
&#8220;Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,&#8221; Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it&#8217;s important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Stock Shopping Again: Here Are 50+ Stocks The Congresswoman Bought

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 $100 to $110.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Walmart, Raises Price Target to $110

In the latest quarter, 27 analysts provided ratings for Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<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">18</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">1</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">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $107.41, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $91.00. Observing a 2.93% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $104.35. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746554431_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Walmart. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bobby Griffin</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Belinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rupesh Parikh</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Drbul</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Walmart. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Walmart compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Walmart's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</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.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Walmart analyst ratings.</a>
<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: Delving into Financials</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: Over the 3M period, Walmart showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.13% as of 31 January, 2025. This reflects 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): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.87%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
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>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Deep Dive Into Walmart Stock: Analyst Perspectives (27 Ratings)

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli 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 $111 to $107.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Walmart, Lowers Price Target to $107

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

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Walmart, Maintains $102 Price Target

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman believes inflation has largely been &#8220;wrung out of the economy&#8221; and predicts global economic conflicts could resolve within six to nine months, while advocating for a temporary pause on China tariffs to protect U.S. businesses.
What Happened: The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/cnbc-excerpts-pershing-square-ceo-bill-ackman-speaks-with-cnbcs-andrew-ross-sorkin-on-squawk-box-today.html">told</a> CNBC that declining energy and food prices signal positive economic trends. &#8220;The price of energy is coming down and it&#8217;s going to stay down. And I think, you know, obviously very, very good for the economy,&#8221; Ackman said.
Recent economic data presents a mixed picture. U.S. Gross Domestic Product <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">unexpectedly contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025</a>—the first decline since mid-2022—while April&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000, surpassing the forecasted 130,000 despite tariff pressures.
Ackman suggested the Federal Reserve could implement &#8220;a few rate cuts&#8221; later this year, with a small reduction coming &#8220;relatively soon&#8221; as businesses pause investments amid tariff uncertainties. &#8220;First quarter is benefited by some frontloading of purchases and inventive tariffs,&#8221; he noted, explaining that many businesses are waiting to see what happens next.
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Why It Matters: On China&#8217;s trade policy, Ackman recommended a strategic pause. &#8220;The right thing to do, in my view, is we pause on China. Let&#8217;s give it a little more time. Maybe it&#8217;s 180 days,&#8221; he said, arguing this would stabilize risks to the U.S. economy while incentivizing China to negotiate better terms as companies shift supply chains elsewhere.
His position contrasts with Warren Buffett&#8216;s sharper criticism of using tariffs as economic weapons. The Berkshire Hathaway Chairman recently warned that punitive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45184120/warren-buffett-warns-tariffs-could-backfire-on-economy-says-trade-should-not-be-a-weapon-its-a-big-mistake-i-dont-think-its-wise">tariffs risk provoking international tensions</a>, calling them &#8220;a big mistake&#8221; without directly mentioning President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer remains optimistic about avoiding recession, citing strong employment trends. &#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to derail an economy that is still creating jobs,&#8221; Cramer said, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45058829/jim-cramer-dismisses-recession-panic-says-tariffs-may-sting-but-too-many-jobs-for-economy-to-derail">suggesting consumers might adapt to tariff-induced price</a> increases by turning to budget retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. and Walmart Inc.
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