Walmart's Crushing It - From Markdown Mayhem To Margin Magic

Jul. 07, 2024 8:58 PM ETWalmart Inc. (WMT) StockWMT28 Comments
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Summary

  • Walmart's stock performance has been strong, with a blended P/E ratio of 30.3x and expected EPS growth of 9% in 2025.
  • The company's strategic expansion, focus on price-sensitive consumers, and innovative technology integration have led to strong growth despite economic challenges.
  • While the stock is fairly priced at the moment, potential 10-15% corrections could present good buying opportunities for investors looking for long-term growth in consumer staples.
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Introduction

The other day, I ran into the chart below on X (formerly known as Twitter), which was posted by financial markets expert Lawrence McDonald:

He added the following information:

CPI inflation has been in the 3% to

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Leo Nelissen is an analyst focusing on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities. He is a contributing author for iREIT®+HOYA Capital.

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