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Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the company [1][7]. Core Insights - The company's Q3 FY2025 performance exceeded expectations, with total revenue reaching $169.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.5%. Revenue from Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club was $114.9 billion, $30.3 billion, and $22.9 billion, respectively, with year-on-year changes of +5.0%, +8.0%, and +3.9% [4][5]. - The gross margin for Q3 FY2025 increased by 0.2 percentage points to 24.2%, benefiting from inventory management, pricing strategies, and improved profitability in e-commerce channels [4][5]. - The operating profit for Q3 FY2025 was $6.7 billion, reflecting an 8.2% year-on-year growth, driven by the increase in gross margin and membership fee income [4][5]. - Adjusted EPS for Q3 FY2025 was $0.58, a 13.7% increase compared to the previous year [4][5]. Summary by Sections Market Data - Closing price: $91.88 - Total shares outstanding: 8.038 billion - Total market capitalization: $738.6 billion - Total assets: $263.4 billion - Net assets attributable to shareholders: $88.1 billion - Book value per share: $11.0 [1]. Financial Performance - FY2025 Q3 revenue: $169.6 billion, up 5.5% year-on-year - FY2025 Q3 operating profit: $6.7 billion, up 8.2% year-on-year - FY2025 Q3 adjusted EPS: $0.58, up 13.7% year-on-year - FY2025 full-year net sales expected to grow by 4.8%-5.1% [4][7]. E-commerce and International Growth - U.S. e-commerce sales grew by 22%, driven by in-store pickup and delivery services [5][6]. - International revenue for Q3 FY2025 was $30.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.0%, with significant growth in e-commerce sales [6]. - Flipkart is expected to continue driving revenue growth in international markets [6]. Membership and Product Performance - Sam's Club revenue for Q3 FY2025 was $22.9 billion, with comparable sales growth of 3.9% [6]. - Membership fee income increased by 15%, and private label sales showed high single-digit growth [6]. Financial Guidance - The company raised its full-year FY2025 guidance for net sales growth to 4.8%-5.1% from a previous estimate of 3.75%-4.75% [7]. - Adjusted operating profit for FY2025 is now expected to grow by 8.5%-9.25% [7].

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Israel Englander's Millennium Management reduced its stake in Walmart by 69% last quarter.Israel "Izzy" Englander is a billionaire portfolio manager who serves as CEO of the hedge fund Millennium Management. According to Millennium's latest 13F filing, Englander's fund sold 8.1 million shares of Walmart (WMT 0.62%) during the third quarter.So what? Consider the fact that the fund had been consistently adding to its position in Walmart during the three prior quarters.At first, I was a bit perplexed as to why ...

Walmart (WMT 0.62%) and Target (TGT 2.80%) are two of the nation's top retailers. But their stocks have been going in opposite directions this year. As of the end of last week, the former was up an impressive 72% while the latter's valuation had fallen by 12%. Despite these businesses being competitors and offering many similar products, the stocks themselves couldn't be more different of late. What's behind the diversion in their performances this year, and is the current trend likely to continue?Two earni ...

DICK'S Sporting Goods TodayDKSDICK'S Sporting Goods$213.70 +1.48 (+0.70%) 52-Week Range$120.39▼$239.30Dividend Yield2.06%P/E Ratio15.68Price Target$244.95Add to WatchlistDICK'S Sporting Goods NYSE: DKS emerged as a buy-and-hold quality stock before 2020, but its results since confirm the fact. This company is firing on all cylinders after establishing itself as the leader in its category and can compete against big-box stores like Walmart NYSE: WMT, Target NYSE: TGT, and Costco NASDAQ: COST. Its selection ...

The name Walmart (WMT 0.62%) doesn't usually conjure up images of upscale shopping, but the discount supermarket giant, which happens to be the largest company in the U.S. by sales, has recently switched tracks to appeal to precisely this demographic.I don't think Walmart is going to pivot away from its discount roots, but it's successfully embracing a broader swath of shoppers, and that could lead to significant growth in the next few years. Here's what's going on and why Walmart is winning.What's going on ...

Key TakeawaysSymbotic, the Walmart-backed artificial intelligence (AI) warehouse technology company, warned Wednesday about accounting errors.Symbotic said it was delaying its annual report and revising its current-quarter outlook because of the accounting mistakes.Symbotic shares plunged after the news Wednesday, losing nearly 40% of their value in intraday trading. Shares of Symbotic (SYM) cratered Wednesday after the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven warehouse technology company announced it was delayi ...

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With Walmart firing on all cylinders, Target can only blame macroeconomic challenges so much.Walmart (WMT 2.02%) and Target (TGT -3.05%) are two well-known big-box retailers competing in various product categories. Many Walmart and Target stores feature grocery sections and a mix of staples and discretionary goods.However, these two companies also have their share of differences, and so do their stock prices. Walmart just hit an all-time high and is up a mind-numbing 72% year to date, while Target is near a ...