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Core Insights - Walmart's strong holiday sales boosted its fourth-quarter revenue and profit, exceeding Wall Street expectations, but concerns about future profitability remain [1][4] - The company forecasts adjusted earnings per share for the current fiscal year between $2.75 and $2.85, significantly below the Wall Street estimate of $2.96 [1][4] Group 1: Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter ending January 31, Walmart reported revenue of $190.66 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $190.43 billion; adjusted earnings per share were $0.74, slightly above the expected $0.73 [4] - Same-store sales in Walmart's U.S. business grew by 4.6%, while Sam's Club saw a 4% increase [4] - Walmart announced a new $30 billion stock buyback authorization, replacing the previously approved $20 billion plan from 2022 [4] Group 2: Consumer Trends - The company's performance reflects a "K-shaped" economic trend, where high-income households are driving market share growth, while low-income families face financial difficulties [5] - CEO John Furner noted that low-income groups are struggling with rising costs of food, housing, and utilities, indicating a significant divide in consumer spending [5] Group 3: E-commerce and Digital Transformation - Walmart is heavily investing in its digital business to compete with Amazon, with U.S. e-commerce sales growing by 27% year-over-year and global e-commerce sales increasing by 24% [6] - E-commerce now accounts for 23% of Walmart's total U.S. sales, a record high, driven by a 50% increase in order fulfillment and a 41% rise in advertising revenue from Walmart Connect [6] Group 4: Economic Outlook - Walmart executives expressed optimism regarding the macroeconomic environment, suggesting that inflation driven by tariffs has peaked and price pressures are expected to ease in the coming months [7] - The inflation rate for Walmart in the U.S. during the fourth quarter was slightly above 1%, indicating a more normalized pricing environment [7]