The Walmart logo is seen outside of one of its stores in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
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Walmart will report its latest quarterly earnings before the bell on Thursday, as investors try to parse whether softer retail sales in January were a blip or a bigger warning sign.
As Walmart is the top grocer in the U.S., investors often view it as a barometer of consumer health. The company will report its holiday-season results and is expected to give a forecast for the year ahead. Its leaders may also preview how they see the economic backdrop in the U.S. and weigh in on the potential effect of federal policy decisions, such as tariffs.
Here’s what Wall Street expects for the big-box retailer’s fiscal fourth quarter, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:
- Earnings per share: 64 cents
- Revenue: $180.01 billion
Retail sales for January came in weaker than expected, setting off alarm bells for some investors….
