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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT - Free Report) is a multinational retailer that runs large department stores and warehouse store chains. The company has more than 11,600 stores in 28 countries.
Of late, Wal-Mart is delivering positive comps at Wal-Mart U.S., after delivering negative comps since the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Moreover, traffic improved for the ninth consecutive quarter, owing to the company’s efforts to modernize stores for higher footfall and improvement in consumer spending. However, the company has been facing huge expense burden of late, due to higher investments in e-commerce initiatives. This along with unfavorable currency is taking a toll on the results. Given these factors, investors were eagerly waiting for the company’s latest earnings report.
This is especially true given the recent earnings estimate revisions for WMT as the consensus estimate has been rising since past 7 days. Nevertheless, WMT has an impressive earnings history. WMT has delivered positive earnings surprise in all the last four quarters, making for an average positive surprise of 4.78%.
Currently, WMT has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here. The Zacks Rank could definitely change following Wal-Mart’s earnings report which was just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: WMT posted earnings of $1.00 per share, beating our consensus of 96 cents per share. Investors should note that these figures take out stock option expenses.
Revenue: WMT posted revenues of $117.542 billion. This marginally lagged our consensus estimate of $117.626 billion.
Key Stats to Note: Wal-Mart U.S. comparable store sales increased 1.4% in the first quarter, driven by 1.5% growth in traffic. Comp sales on the other hand increased 1.6% at the Sam's Club, without the impact of fuel, driven by growth in both ticket and traffic.
Stock Price: Shares of Wal-Mart declined 0.16% in the pre-market trading.
Check back later for our full write up on this WMT earnings report later!
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Wal-Mart (WMT) Beats Q1 Earnings; Lags on Sales
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT - Free Report) is a multinational retailer that runs large department stores and warehouse store chains. The company has more than 11,600 stores in 28 countries.
Of late, Wal-Mart is delivering positive comps at Wal-Mart U.S., after delivering negative comps since the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Moreover, traffic improved for the ninth consecutive quarter, owing to the company’s efforts to modernize stores for higher footfall and improvement in consumer spending. However, the company has been facing huge expense burden of late, due to higher investments in e-commerce initiatives. This along with unfavorable currency is taking a toll on the results. Given these factors, investors were eagerly waiting for the company’s latest earnings report.
This is especially true given the recent earnings estimate revisions for WMT as the consensus estimate has been rising since past 7 days. Nevertheless, WMT has an impressive earnings history. WMT has delivered positive earnings surprise in all the last four quarters, making for an average positive surprise of 4.78%.
Currently, WMT has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here. The Zacks Rank could definitely change following Wal-Mart’s earnings report which was just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: WMT posted earnings of $1.00 per share, beating our consensus of 96 cents per share. Investors should note that these figures take out stock option expenses.
Revenue: WMT posted revenues of $117.542 billion. This marginally lagged our consensus estimate of $117.626 billion.
Key Stats to Note: Wal-Mart U.S. comparable store sales increased 1.4% in the first quarter, driven by 1.5% growth in traffic. Comp sales on the other hand increased 1.6% at the Sam's Club, without the impact of fuel, driven by growth in both ticket and traffic.
Stock Price: Shares of Wal-Mart declined 0.16% in the pre-market trading.
Check back later for our full write up on this WMT earnings report later!
Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
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