Key Points Walmart is trading at nearly 40 times its trailing earnings, far higher than its 10-year average. The massive retailer is projecting growth of no more than 4.75% for the current fiscal year. Rival Amazon is offering same-day grocery delivery, which could intensify competition with its rival. 10 stocks we like better than Walmart › Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is a stock that most investors probably consider to be a safe investment. Its stores are go-to locations for consumers, whether they're bu ...

This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. Walmart is unifying its supply chain using artificial intelligence and automation as it targets cost efficiency, accuracy and speed across its network. Over the last few years, the retailer has strategically invested in technology to drive quicker global operations that can adapt to challenges in real time. These investments have led it to use agentic AI ...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Walmart (NYSE:WMT), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WMT usually suggests something big is about to happen.We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Walmart. This ...

Company Overview - Walmart has demonstrated a remarkable ability to grow revenue consistently since its public offering in 1970, with only one exception in 2015, reaching nearly $681 billion in fiscal 2024 [3] - The company's success is attributed to effective low-margin pricing strategies and aggressive expansion, increasing its store count from 276 in fiscal 1980 to 10,797 by July 2025, with over half of these being international locations [4] Financial Performance - Walmart has maintained healthy profit margins despite low pricing, with net income ranging from $11.7 billion to $19.4 billion since 2021, surpassing the total revenue of many companies [5] - Analysts project a continued growth trajectory, expecting a 4% increase in revenue this fiscal year to $701.7 billion, followed by a further 5% rise to $736.5 billion in 2026 [6]

Walmart (WMT) is ready to build a $300 million fulfillment center in North Carolina that will focus on shipping large items such as patio furniture and lawnmowers directly to customers, as soon as the next day, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced on Tuesday. The 1.2 million square-foot facility will be located in Kings Mountain, near Gastonia, and is expected to open in 2027, according to a news release from the Department of Commerce. “As our e-commerce business continues to grow, this new fulfill ...

What's better than a high-yield dividend stock? It's a high-yield dividend stock on sale, and here are two!"I do not own a single security anywhere that doesn't pay a dividend, and I formed a mutual-fund company with that very simple philosophy." – Canadian entrepreneur and investor Kevin O'LearyDividend stocks are popular investing options that historically outperform non-dividend-paying stocks. They tend to offer investors a steady and transparent income stream, and are often more resilient to economic do ...

From warehouse floors to corner offices, no role is off-limits to AI, says the CEO of the world’s largest private employer. “It’s very clear that AI is going to change literally every job,” Walmart chief executive Doug McMillon has warned. AI is already reshaping the future of work with entry-level job seekers struggling to gain a footing—but Walmart’s CEO predicts more disruption is on the way. So much so that he can’t even think of a job description that won’t be altered by AI. “Maybe there’s a job in ...

I see Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT ) as a company that has positioned itself better than most in today’s retail world. It continues to gain ground in groceries, expand its online business and build out servicesWith over 15 years of experience in the markets and a degree in economics, I focus on breaking down companies with clarity and discipline. My goal is to give individual investors a straightforward, honest view—what’s working, what isn’t, and where the risks and opportunities actually are. I don’t chase nar ...

CEOs aren’t shying away from what labor market experts have been saying for months: AI is transforming the workforce. From bankers to consulting firms, business leaders are restructuring rapidly as AI adoption becomes mission critical. CEOs of global companies expect AI investments to more than double in two years, and 61% are actively adopting AI agents at scale, according to a May IBM study. “It’s very clear that AI is going to change literally every job,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said this week durin ...

Joining me now to discuss the potential fallout, Everore ISI's Greg Melik. Greg, thank you so much for for being here with us. I know that you cover Home Depot and that was one of the names that came to mind for me as soon as I saw some of these headlines.What do you think the impact will be. >> You know, we think for the retailers, especially one like Home Depot, they have a big broad enough global supply base. And in the case of Home Depot, the majority of what they're doing, they're sourcing here in the ...