Walmart Stock Slides After Earnings—Retail Giant Not ‘Immune' To Tariffs Moving Forward
1. Walmart's forecast for fiscal 2026 fell short of analyst expectations. Shares dropped nearly 7% premarket. 2. Tariffs and a stronger dollar are expected to pressure profit margins. This may lead to higher consumer prices. 3. Despite record Q4 sales and earnings, weaker forward guidance triggered market concerns. Investors reacted with significant share losses. 4. The expected $54 billion market cap drop underscores investor unease. Competitive pressure, e.g., from Target, is also notable.