Walmart Inc.

Overview Key strengths Key risks Dominant market position in the global retail industry with massive scale, strong customer value proposition, wide selection of products and services, and good geographic diversity. Prevailing fierce competition from brick-and-mortar and online retailers requires balancing everyday low prices and inventory levels appropriately. Focused on improving customer experience through e-commerce channel and renovating in-store capabilities. Growing capital expenditure as the company spends on its omnichannel business model, with higher fuel costs also weighing on profits. Hefty operating cash flow generation that supports business investments and shareholder returns. Supply chain challenges from Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing COVID-19 impacts in different parts of the world, including China. Exceptional liquidity. The company expects consolidated operating income will decrease about

...Walmart Inc. revised guidance in May 2022, and we remain cautious on the coming year's performance given macroeconomic pressures. The company expects consolidated operating income will decrease about 1% on a constant currency basis, down from its February expectation of a 3% increase. Earnings for the past full year were in line with our expectations, but we remain cautious on inflationary, supply chain, and recessionary pressures weighing on consumer demand. The company cited wage expenses, general...

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