Walmart Stock Tumbles After Earnings Miss Forecasts Despite Rising US Sales and Upbeat 2025 Outlook
Walmart just delivered a classic Wall Street paradox—beating on revenue but missing earnings targets, and investors aren't having it.
US sales climbed—yes, the numbers don't lie—but profits? Not so much. The big-box behemoth's outlook for 2025 looks brighter, but the market's reacting like it just found a half-off sticker on last season's inventory.
Let's be real—when a retail giant stumbles on earnings, it's not just about one quarter. It's a signal. Rising consumer spending? Check. Squeezed margins? Also check. Maybe it's time traditional finance admits that not all growth is created equal—sometimes it's just inflation doing the heavy lifting.