Walmart Stock News

While the narrative of Amazon's ascendance in discretionary spending and Walmart's grip on grocery sales dominates the retail conversation, a closer examination of the latest PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Tale of Two Shoppers: Amazon for Discretionary Spending, Walmart for Groceries and Basics,” reveals nuanced shifts in consumer behavior and market share that hold implications for both

Fears of a consumer slowdown have impacted the retail sector, with Walmart shares down nearly 20% from their pre-earnings high. Despite solid Q4 results and strong eCommerce growth, WMT's valuation appears stretched, leading to a hold rating. Key risks include macroeconomic factors, consumer spending slowdown, and competitive pressures, which could impact margins and advertising revenue.

Shares of Walmart (WMT -2.96%) were pulling back today along with a broader slide in the retail sector, after the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to a four-year-low, with future expectations hitting a 12-year low, according to the Conference Board.

The state of the consumer remains a hot topic as inflation pressures persist and shoppers continue to seek value. One company that could benefit from the current economic conditions is Walmart (WMT 1.84%), a favorite retailer among price-conscious shoppers.

JPMorgan Chase and Walmart are partnering to speed up payments for merchants that sell items through the retail giant's website.

Walmart and Target are reportedly haggling with suppliers over proposed price hikes in the face of tariffs. As Reuters reported Monday (March 24), the outcome of these negotiations will decide when prices on products go up — and by how much — and could even determine which merchandise the retailers choose to keep in stock.

While the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 tend to rise and fall together over time, they often diverge over shorter periods.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pets Table, the healthy pet food brand brought to you by HelloFresh, has announced today its launch at Walmart. The Pets Table's high quality and minimally-processed air-dried recipes will be available both in-store across 201 U.S. locations and on Walmart.com. This marks the first in-store retail distribution for the pet food brand. Developed with vets and vet nu...