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WMTWalmart Inc.

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Walmart Inc. has one year to prove it can sustain its growth story beyond the holiday tailwind — the next catalyst is Q3 FY2027 Earnings & Holiday on 2026-11-19, where the stock is expected to anchor at $126.88, with a bull target of $149.84 and a bear fallback of $134.13 (lean 52%, next step bull). The path ahead is a series of tests that will determine whether Walmart can transition from a cyclical winner to a durable growth engine — and whether its recent stock surge was a flash in the pan or the start of something bigger.

The Read

Walmart's stock surged on strong holiday quarter results with e-commerce growth and U.
Sep 8, 2026 — Walmart Leadership Participation
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The schedule

  • Tue8Sep
  • Wed9Sep
  • Tue15Sep
  • Thu19Nov
  • Thu14Jan
  • Tue9Feb
  • Mon10May
  • Fri6Aug

Past

  • Wed2Sep

    Actual outcome: Mixed · $108.10 at outcome

    Walmart's stock rose 1.0% following the leadership conference call, driven by positive news around its expanding ad business and strategic initiatives. The company's focus on self-service tools, connected-TV capabilities, and broader advertising opportunities signaled long-term growth potential, reinforcing investor confidence despite mixed short-term market sentiment.

    Walmart Leadership to Participate in Conference Call

  • Thu20Aug

    Actual outcome: Bear · $106.52 at outcome

    Walmart reported earnings in line with expectations, but the stock fell sharply due to a weak outlook and strategic challenges. The company's decision to lower prices amid tariff refunds and a soft U.S. comparable sales growth of 2.6% raised concerns about margin pressure and long-term competitiveness. Additionally, the stock's biggest one-day drop since 2022 signaled investor skepticism about its ability to regain market share against Amazon.

  • Fri13Mar

    Actual outcome: Bull · $125.81 at outcome

    Walmart delivered a beat on both top and bottom lines, with Q4 revenue rising 5.6% to $190.7 billion and e-commerce sales surging over 20%. Despite losing the total annual revenue title to Amazon for the first time, the stock cleared bull targets as investors prioritized strong 4.6% U.S. comp sales and momentum in high-margin segments like advertising and memberships.

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