If there were an award for "Most Unexpected Stock Market Plot Twist," Walmart ( WMT ) might just take home the trophy this quarter. The retail giant delivered strong Q4 FY25 results, yet its stock took a nosedive faster than a Black Friday shopper diving for the last discount TV. The culprit? Guidance. Walmart’s Q4: The Good, The Great, and The Market Panic On paper, Walmart had a quarter worth celebrating: Revenue climbed to $180.6 billion (+4.1% YoY). Operating income surged 8.3% to $7.9 billion. eCommerce flexed its muscles with a 16% growth rate. Adjusted EPS landed at $0.66 , slightly ahead of analyst expectations. Walmart U.S. comparable sales grew 4.6% , proving that people still love a good deal (or maybe just inflation-adjusted grocery shopping). Yet, the market reacted as if Walmart had announced it was replacing every store with a lemonade stand. The stock plunged 6.5% as investors zeroed in on one thing: the company's lukewarm guidance for FY26. Guidance:...
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