Walmart (WMT) Issues Lower Earnings Forecast Amid High Gas Prices

Walmart (WMT) reported fiscal first-quarter results, highlighting adjusted earnings per share expected to fall between $2.75 and $2.85, below forecasts of $2.91. The retailer anticipates net sales to rise by 3.5% to 4.5% for the year and 4% to 5% for the current quarter. In Q1, Walmart's revenue increased by 7%, reaching $177.75 billion, outperforming expectations of $174.98 billion. Despite this growth, shares dropped approximately 2% in premarket trading as investors reacted to the lower outlook and concerns about consumer spending.