The logo of Walmart and Sam clubs is painted on Cuautitlan IZCalli, Mexico, 30 January 2025.
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Wal-mart On Thursday, the quarterly earnings will report, as economists and investors will try to believe how the US consumers are responding to the President. Donald TrumpBut the decision to increase the tariff Dozens of countries around the world.
According to a survey by analysts by LSEG, what expects Wall Street Big-Box Retailer here:
- earnings per share: 74 cents are expected
- Income: $ 176.16 billion
As the largest American retailer, Walmart offers a unique window in the financial health of American homes. As high duties fit and begin – some are delayed and others are getting effective. earlier this month – Wall Street has tried to understand how those costs will be brought through the American economy.
The company has said it hopes that the fiscal will increase in net sales between 3.5% and 4.5% for the second quarter, but it did not provide income guidance for the period due to changing American tariff policies.
Walmart said in May that it hoped that the entire year sales grow from 3% to 4% and adjusted income from $ 2.50 to $ 2.60 per share.
Arkansus-based discount stated in May that, even with its size and scale, prices will have to increase prices for some goods due to high duties.
Chief Financial Officer John David Renny Told CNBC at that time Despite Trump, the tariffs were “still too much” At that time For low duties on imports up to 30% on imports from China for 90 days. Earlier this month, Trump China’s tariff deadline again delayedKeep the levy at that rate.
“We are wired for low prices of everyday, but the magnitude of these growth is higher than any retailer,” Renny told CNBC in May. “It is more than any supplier who can absorb. And so I worry that consumers are going to start looking at high prices.”
Renny said in May in May that Walmart that sells in the US comes from other parts of the world, which represents its largest markets for imports with China, Mexico, Canada, Vietnam and India.
Walmart’s comments attracted Ire from Trump, who said in a social media post that Walmart “Tariff should be eaten.”
According to an analysis of the CNBC of about 50 items sold by the retailer, some of those prices changes Already killed the shelves. In summer, goods that increase the price in Walmart included a frying pan, a pair of jeans and the seat of a car.
Nevertheless, with high cost from tariff, Walmart has performed better than its retail rivals because it has bent into its reputation, competing on rapid delivery for customers’ homes and Drawed more business than high-oriented houses.
It also marked a milestone in May – its first profitable quarter posting For its e-commerce business at the US and globally. Its online business has increased more revenue, as it has sold more advertisements and made commissions from vendors who are part of its third-party market.
