Benzinga
12 Aug 2026, 18:38 UTC · 1h ago
Walmart Could Return to Its Beat-And-Raise Playbook This Quarter, Analyst Says
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Benzinga
12 Aug 2026, 18:38 UTC · 1h ago
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Bank of America maintains a Buy rating on Walmart with a $144 price target, anticipating a potential 'beat-and-raise' quarter. — Strong analyst backing and the potential for an earnings beat combined with raised guidance typically drive short-term price appreciation.
+0.60Walmart's high-growth, high-margin segments are expanding, with Q1 advertising revenue growing 36% and Marketplace sales jumping nearly 50%. — Diversification into high-margin revenue streams reduces reliance on thin retail margins and improves long-term profitability profiles.
+0.50Bank of America lowered its Walmart U.S. comparable-sales forecast (excluding fuel) to 3.5% from 4%. — A downward revision in core sales growth suggests a moderation in consumer demand, specifically among lower-income shoppers.
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Tariff-related refunds are expected to create a margin headwind for Walmart next year as the company laps previous benefits. — Future margin headwinds create long-term risk that can temper current valuation premiums.
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Analyst reiterates Buy rating and suggests strength in digital sales and advertising could lead to a beat-and-raise quarter.
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