Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) has reported E.P.S. of $0.56 for its second fiscal quarter (ending July 31) versus $2.93 for the same period a year ago. For the latest four quarters through July 31, E.P.S. were $1.93 versus $5.22 for the same period a year ago.
Recent Price Action
Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 6.6% on 8/15/24. The shares closed at $73.18. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was exceptionally high at 314% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 9.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
WMT’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Walmart has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. Walmart has a poor Appreciation Score of 15 but a good Power Rating of 81, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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