Earnings Beat Expectations but Guidance Falls Short of Forecasts

Walmart's stock is down 2.11% today following the release of its Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings report, which, while beating expectations with an EPS of 74 cents and revenue of $190.7 billion, provided disappointing forward guidance. The company expects adjusted EPS to be between $2.75 and $2.85, significantly lower than the $2.96 consensus, and net sales growth guidance of 3.5% to 4.5% also fell short of analyst expectations. This cautious outlook, despite a $30 billion share buyback program and a dividend announcement, has negatively impacted investor sentiment.