Walmart Shares Fall 1.5% Premarket on Q4 Forecast of $190B Sales, $0.73 EPS
Analysts project Walmart’s Q4 fiscal 2026 sales at $190.43 billion (up 5.2% YoY) with EPS of $0.73 (up 10.6%), backed by 27% e-commerce growth and stronger ad and membership income. Shares slid 1.5% premarket ahead of the Feb. 19 report, trading at a 45.3x P/E after a 29% one-year rally.
1. Earnings Forecast
Walmart is expected to report Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $190.43 billion, up 5.2% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.73, a 10.6% increase from a year ago.
2. Growth Drivers
The retailer’s e-commerce segment is projected to grow 27%, while higher-margin advertising and membership services are poised to bolster overall profitability.
3. Stock Reaction and Valuation
Shares declined 1.5% in premarket trading ahead of the Feb. 19 release, with the stock trading at a 45.3-times forward P/E after posting a 29% gain over the past year.
4. Potential Headwinds
Tariff cost pressures, a shifting grocery sales mix and rising operating expenses could weigh on profit margins during the quarter.