Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.


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United States
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WMT - Common Stock - New York Stock Exchange
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Analyst Comment by Eddy Elfenbein  at  Crossing Wall Street
00:45 ET May 22, 2012
  
Walmart Nears 10 Year High. Apparently there are other stocks on the market besides Facebook ( $ FB). One such company is called Walmart ( $ WMT), and unlike FB, it has been doing well lately. 
Crossing Wall Street - Eddy Elfenbein:   Walmart Nears 10-Year High
 
Analyst Comment by  Morgan Stanley
May 21, 2012
  
Research analysts at Morgan Stanley ( NYSE: MS) lifted their EPS estimates on shares of Wal Mart Stores ( NYSE: WMT) in a report released on Friday. 
Daily Political:   Morgan Stanley Boosts Wal Mart Stores Earnings Estimates (WMT)
 
Chief Pulse Comment by Judith McKenna
May 21, 2012
Asda has seen this replicated in its stores, with sales of kids treats like magazines and small toys up 11% year on year. Judith McKenna, chief operating office at Asda, said: "What this quarter's Mumdex makes clear is that it's tough and getting tougher. Mums have one eye on balancing the day to day, and the other firmly on the future and what it holds for their kids. "While economists and politicians are talking about a double dip recession and austerity measures, what concerns mums most are the real long term consequences for their kids. 
Talking Retail:   Asda mums continue to raise concerns for the family budget
 
Analyst Comment by  Goldman Sachs
May 18, 2012
   Goldman Sachs reiterates Neutral rating on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc..   Target price raised from $ 58.00 to $ 63 .00.  
In a company update published earlier today, the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. maintained its Neutral rating for Wal Mart Stores, Inc. ( NYSE: WMT) and raised its price target from $58.00 to $63.00 .Goldman Sachs said in its report "Following WMT's 1Q12 EPS release, we are updating our FY12/13/14 EPS estimates to $4.90/$5.21/$5.51 from $4.72/$5.00/$5.28. 
Benzinga:   UPDATE: Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral Rating, Raises PT for Wal-Mart Stores
 
Analyst Comment by  JP Morgan
May 18, 2012
   JP Morgan reiterates Overweight rating on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc..   Target price raised from $ 64 to $ 67.  
JP Morgan increases its price target from $64 to $67 on Wal Mart Stores ( NYSE: WMT) and reiterates its rating of Overweight on strong momentum..  
Benzinga:   UPDATE: JP Morgan Raises PT to $67 on Wal-Mart Stores on Compelling Risk Reward
 

Thomson Reuters Business Description
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) operates retail stores in various formats around globally. Everyday low prices (EDLP) is the Company’s pricing philosophy under, which it price items at a low price everyday. The Company’s operates in three business segments: the Walmart U.S. segment, the Walmart International segment, and the Sam’s Club segment. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012 (fiscal 2012), its Walmart U.S. segment accounted for approximately 60% of its net sales and operates retail stores in various formats in all 50 states in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as Walmart’s online retail operations, walmart.com. Its Walmart International segment consists of retail operations in 26 countries. Its Sam’s Club segment consists of membership warehouse clubs operated in 47 states in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as the segment’s online retail operations, samsclub.com. During 2012, Sam’s Club accounted for approximately 12% of its net sales.