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Walmart Poised to Report Q1 Earnings with E-Commerce Profit Milestone

The retail giant is expected to meet analyst forecasts as it navigates tariff changes and maintains its full-year guidance.

Customers enter a Walmart store on April 9, 2025, in San Leandro, California.
Shopping carts are lined up inside a Walmart store in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File photo
Bicycles are displayed at a Walmart, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Groton, Conn. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A view shows the parking lot of a Walmart Supercenter, which uses Spark Drivers for deliveries, in Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S. U.S, October 18, 2024. REUTERS/Siddharth Cavale/File Photo

Overview

  • Walmart will release its fiscal first-quarter earnings today, with analysts forecasting 58 cents EPS and $165.88 billion in revenue.
  • The company anticipates its U.S. e-commerce division to achieve profitability for the first time, marking a significant milestone.
  • Walmart has reaffirmed its annual guidance of $2.50–$2.60 EPS and 3–4% sales growth, despite recent tariff fluctuations between the U.S. and China.
  • Its stock has surged 60% over the past year, outperforming most major tech companies and reflecting strong investor confidence.
  • Analysts highlight Walmart's scale, low-price strategy, and diversified revenue streams, positioning it as a leader in a challenging retail environment.