Walmart (WMT) posted quarterly earnings on Thursday morning that slightly beat Wall Street's estimates, giving a readout on the key holiday shopping season in its first report under new CEO John Furner. The retailer, whose market cap recently eclipsed $1 trillion for the first time, reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.74 in the period, its fiscal Q4 2026. That was a touch higher than the Street forecast of $0.73, per Bloomberg consensus data. Revenue increased 5.6% to $190.7 billion, basically i ...

Core Insights - The upcoming earnings releases from major Retail-Wholesale players are expected to shape near-term market sentiment, with modest growth anticipated in sales and earnings following the holiday shopping season [1] - The sector is projected to achieve fourth-quarter revenue growth of 6.7% year over year, while earnings are expected to rise by 3.5%, indicating a slowdown from previous growth rates [2] Group 1: Earnings Trends - Consumer spending trends significantly influenced retail performance during the holiday season, with December retail sales unchanged month over month, reflecting a slowdown from November's 0.6% gain [4] - Year-over-year retail sales increased by 2.4% in December and 3.3% in November, indicating some resilience despite the month-over-month stagnation [4] - The slowdown in consumer spending is attributed to moderating job growth, policy uncertainty, and elevated household cost pressures, leading consumers to prioritize essentials and seek discounts [5] Group 2: Margin Pressures - Inflation trends, although moderating, continue to impact consumer budgets and retailers' cost structures, exerting pressure on margins for those unable to pass on higher costs [6] - Retailers with strong pricing power and efficient supply-chain management are better positioned to protect profitability amid these challenges [6] Group 3: E-commerce and Inventory Management - E-commerce and omnichannel execution are critical differentiators, with retailers that integrate digital and physical channels effectively capturing demand during peak shopping periods [7] - Inventory discipline is vital for profitability, with retailers using advanced analytics to align stock levels with demand, thus avoiding excessive markdowns [8] Group 4: Company-Specific Insights - **Dollar General**: Positioned well with a Zacks Rank 2 and an Earnings ESP of +16.26%, supported by market share gains and strategic initiatives like "Project Elevate" [10][11] - **Walmart**: Holds a Zacks Rank 3 and an Earnings ESP of +1.31%, leveraging e-commerce momentum and a commitment to low prices, with a stable earnings estimate suggesting a 10.6% year-over-year increase [14][15] - **Home Depot**: Also a Zacks Rank 3 with an Earnings ESP of +5.61%, focusing on professional contractors and utilizing AI tools to enhance project planning [16][17] - **Dollar Tree**: With a Zacks Rank 3 and an Earnings ESP of +1.63%, the company is enhancing its value proposition and operational discipline following the decision to move forward without the Family Dollar brand [18][19][20]

Group 1 - The software trade, particularly in cybersecurity, is experiencing pressure, exemplified by Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares falling by up to 6% after the company revised its full-year earnings outlook downward [1] - As of February 13, 74% of S&P 500 companies have reported their results, with blended earnings growth at 13.2%, indicating a strong performance overall [1] - If the current growth rate of 13.2% is maintained, it would mark the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the S&P 500 and the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [2] Group 2 - General Mills (GIS) shares declined following disappointing earnings, while eToro (ETOR) saw a stock increase of over 20% due to a strong quarterly performance [2] - Upcoming earnings reports from major companies such as Walmart (WMT), Deere & Co. (DE), Analog Devices (ADI), Booking Holdings (BKNG), DoorDash (DASH), and eBay (EBAY) will be closely monitored by investors [3]

Wednesday features Analog Devices Inc. and Booking Holdings Inc. before Walmart Inc. and Deere & Company headline Thursday's 40+ reports including Southern Company (The) and multiple utilities. Next Monday sees heavy energy activity before the period culminates Next Tuesday and Next Wednesday with Home Depot Inc. (The), TJX Companies Inc. (The), and Lowe's Companies Inc. reporting pre-market, followed by NVIDIA Corporation and Salesforce Inc. after the close. Disclaimer: This article is for informational pu ...

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Core Insights - The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) focuses on essential goods, holding 99.3% of its portfolio in companies that produce groceries, household goods, and beverages, with net assets of $16.2 billion and an expense ratio of 8 basis points [2][3] Group 1: Fund Characteristics - XLP is designed for stability during economic uncertainty, featuring a 2.67% dividend yield and an 8% portfolio turnover, indicating a buy-and-hold strategy aimed at income generation rather than capital appreciation [3] - The fund allocates 28.73% of its assets to three major companies: Walmart, Costco, and Procter & Gamble, which dominate their categories and provide predictable cash flows [3] Group 2: Market Performance - Retail sales reached $735 billion in December 2025, growing 3.3% year-over-year, despite a pessimistic consumer sentiment reading of 52.9, indicating continued consumer spending on staples [4][6] - XLP has returned 15.2% year-to-date through February 13, 2026, outperforming its 12.9% one-year return, with Walmart achieving 20.2% year-to-date returns, Costco at 18.3%, and PepsiCo at 15.6%, while Procter & Gamble lagged behind [5][6]

Market Overview - Futures are trading higher after a sluggish start to the holiday-shortened trading week, with all major indices ending the day modestly higher [2] - The Nasdaq closed at 22,578, up 0.14%, marking its fifth consecutive week of decline prior to this [2] - The Dow Jones closed at 49,533, up 0.07%, and the S&P 500 closed at 6,843, up 0.10%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 closed down 0.11% at 2,646 [2] Treasury Bonds - Yields on Treasury bonds were slightly higher as sellers took profits after a solid move higher last week [3] - The 30-year bond closed at 4.69%, and the benchmark 10-year note was last seen at 4.06% [3] Oil and Gas - Oil prices decreased after a rise the previous week, with Brent Crude finishing at $67.32, down 1.94%, and West Texas Intermediate at $62.23, down 1.05% [4] - Natural gas prices fell significantly, closing down 6.2% at $3.04 [4] Precious Metals - Gold and Silver experienced declines due to profit-taking and short selling, with Gold recorded at $4,876, down 2.31%, and Silver at $73.36, down 4.16% [5] Earnings and Economic Data - The focus will shift towards economic data as fourth-quarter earnings wrap up with Walmart's report on Thursday [6] - Despite solid earnings for the quarter, ongoing market issues persist, with some analysts suggesting a 10%-15% correction would be beneficial [6]

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Walmart CEO John Furner, left, and Target CEO Michael Fiddelke.Walmart (L) | Getty Images (R)When Walmart and Target report holiday earnings this quarter, investors may quickly brush off those results. Instead, they will likely focus more on the two big-box retailers' futures under new CEOs and the outlook for U.S. consumers in 2026. Both companies had leadership changes this month: Walmart CEO John Furner and Target CEO Michael Fiddelke, both longtime company insiders, took on their roles on Feb. 1.The riv ...