Catenaa, Thursday, November 20, 2025- Walmart reported profits and sales that topped forecasts on Thursday as the world’s largest retailer continues to see growth in an uncertain consumer environment.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.62, above the $0.60 that Wall Street analysts were expecting, according to data from Bloomberg.
Revenue rose 6% from the prior year to $179.5 billion, above the $177.6 billion that had been expected.
Same-store sales at its US business also topped expectations, rising 4.5% against forecasts for a 4% rise. The company reported a 1.8% rise in foot traffic and a 2.7% rise in the average ticket at its US stores.
The company also raised its guidance for the fiscal year, saying it now expects net sales to increase in the range of 4.8%-5.1%, up from 3.75%-4.75% previously.
Walmart said its adjusted earnings are expected to fall within the range of $2.58-$2.63, up from the previous expectation of $2.52-$2.62.
Its wholesale business, Sam’s Club, grew 3.8%, less than the 4.8% Wall Street predicted. Walmart’s global eCommerce sales rose 27% in the quarter.
The company also said it expects capital expenditures for the year to tally 3.5% of its net sales, the high end of its previous expectation for these costs to fall in a range of 3%-3.5% of its net sales.
Walmart stock rose over 6% on Thursday as investors dug deep into the earnings report, which showed the consumer patterns in the post-tariff period.
In the quarter, grocery sales increased by low single digits, which the company attributed to “price Rollbacks and delivery convenience,” resulting in unit volume growth and shared gains. In the US, grocery makes up a majority of its sales, about 60%.
