{"id":38625,"date":"2025-05-15T15:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/?p=38625"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:29:42","slug":"walmart-inc-wmt-stock-falls-over-4-on-tariff-concerns-despite-solid-q125-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/walmart-inc-wmt-stock-falls-over-4-on-tariff-concerns-despite-solid-q125-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart Inc. (WMT) Stock: Falls Over 4% on Tariff Concerns Despite Solid Q125 Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>TLDR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Walmart stock fell over 4% after Q1 results and tariff-driven price warnings.<\/li>\n<li>Revenue grew 2.5% to $165.6 billion; EPS beat estimates at $0.61.<\/li>\n<li>Tariff costs are pressuring margins; gradual price hikes are already underway.<\/li>\n<li>Global e-commerce sales surged 22%, led by pickup and delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Walmart expects 3.5%-4.5% sales growth in Q2 but issued no profit forecast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/walmart-wmt-stock-why-analysts-call-it-the-complete-package-for-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a> Inc. (NYSE: WMT) shares dropped over 4% at some point early Thursday, to trade at $91, after the company posted solid first-quarter sales on May 15, 2025, but warned that prices are rising due to trade policy shifts.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15T182238.427.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1226\" height=\"632\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/WMT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart Inc. (WMT)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Though adjusted earnings per share of $0.61 beat analyst expectations of $0.58, profit slipped from the year-ago quarter. CEO Doug McMillon confirmed that while Walmart will try to maintain its low-price edge, it cannot fully absorb the impact of recent tariffs.<\/p>\n<h2>Revenue rises, but pressure builds<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blockonomi.com\/walmart-eyes-on-metaverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a> reported revenue of $165.6 billion, up 2.5%, or 4.0% in constant currency. Operating income rose 4.3%, driven by higher gross margins and membership income. Global e-commerce sales increased 22%, fueled by in-store pickup, delivery, and marketplace growth. Despite this strength, the retailer did not provide a profit outlook for the second quarter due to volatility from shifting tariff policies.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24WMT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$WMT<\/a> Walmart Q1 FY26 (ending in April):<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Revenue +3% Y\/Y to $165.6B ($1.2B beat).<br \/>\u2022 Non-GAAP EPS $0.61 ($0.03 beat).<br \/>\u2022 Walmart US comp sales +4.5%.<br \/>\u2022 E-commerce +22% Y\/Y.<br \/>\u2022 Advertising +50% Y\/Y.<\/p>\n<p>FY26 Guidance: <br \/>\u2022 Net sales +3% to 4% Y\/Y (unchanged). <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DbqUfGd3w8\">pic.twitter.com\/DbqUfGd3w8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; App Economy Insights (@EconomyApp) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EconomyApp\/status\/1923023791057215871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Gross margin rose 12 basis points year-over-year, and Walmart\u2019s U.S. comparable sales rose 4.5%. While health and grocery sales were strong, home and sporting goods lagged. Toys, auto goods, and kids\u2019 apparel helped balance category performance. Advertising income also saw a 50% rise globally.<\/p>\n<h2>Tariff costs forcing price increases<\/h2>\n<p>The decision to raise prices comes amid a turbulent trade environment, as President Trump\u2019s new tariff deal cut proposed import taxes on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, with a 90-day pause on some rates. Still, retailers are facing high shipping and material costs. McMillon noted that price hikes began as early as April and intensified in May.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 WALMART RAISING PRICES DUE TO TARIFFS<\/p>\n<p>Walmart has announced it will raise prices as Trump&#39;s trade war increases costs for the company.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible but given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ATHddHr63m\">pic.twitter.com\/ATHddHr63m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MeidasTouch\/status\/1922990544092844191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Two-thirds of Walmart&#8217;s merchandise is U.S.-sourced\u2014largely groceries, which comprise 60% of its U.S. business. Still, imports from China and Latin America in categories such as electronics, toys, and produce are under cost pressure. Walmart is working with suppliers to switch to alternative materials where possible, such as fiberglass instead of aluminum.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic adjustments and outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the uncertainty, <a href=\"https:\/\/moneycheck.com\/walmart-wmt-stock-earnings-beat-powers-shares-higher-in-premarket-trading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a> expects Q2 sales growth between 3.5% and 4.5% and has reiterated its full-year guidance. The company raised $4 billion in long-term debt for general corporate purposes and reported a return on assets of 7.5% and return on investment of 15.3%.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the first major U.S. retailers to report this season, Walmart\u2019s results signal how U.S. shoppers are behaving in a high-cost, tariff-sensitive environment. The company\u2019s moves\u2014both in pricing strategy and operational adjustments\u2014will be closely watched in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TLDR Walmart stock fell over 4% after Q1 results and tariff-driven price warnings. Revenue grew 2.5% to $165.6 billion; EPS beat estimates at $0.61. Tariff costs are pressuring margins; gradual price hikes are already underway. Global e-commerce sales surged 22%, led by pickup and delivery. 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