Walmart Trading Update17 Aug 2023 17:32
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‘Walmart beat Wall Street quarterly sales and profit estimates and raised its full-year outlook as budget-conscious US consumers seek low prices amid persistent inflation.
The world’s largest retailer reported revenue of $161.6bn in the three months to July, up 5.7 from the same period last year, and earned $2.92 a share, an increase of 55.3 per cent.
Analysts polled by Refinitv had forecast revenue of $160.3bn and earnings per share of $1.71.
“Food is a strength, but we’re also encouraged by our results in general merchandise versus our expectations when we started the quarter”, said chief executive DougMcMillon. General merchandise includes discretionary items, which US consumers have overall deprioritised in favour of essentials.
Shares of the retailer were up 1.6 per cent in pre-market trading’
Target have also increased their profit.