What Not to Miss in Wal-Mart's Earnings Report

Walmart is advancing on two fronts: enhancing its brand while keeping prices low and expanding its online business. The company is gaining ground against Target and Amazon, with US ecommerce sales up 29% in Q4, driven by the acquisition of Jet.com. Walmart's brick-and-mortar stores also saw a significant sales increase. Analysts expect earnings of $0.96 per share on $117 billion revenue, with a 1.3% rise in domestic same-store sales. Target is also improving, aiming to close the sales gap with Walmart.

What are the two critical fronts on which Walmart is making headway?

• Reducing prices and closing physical stores

• Enhancing brand image and boosting online business

• Improving brand image and increasing prices

• Expanding internationally and reducing workforce

What was the percentage increase in Walmart's US e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter?

• 15%

• 42%

• 29%

• 35%

Who is leading Walmart's US e-commerce unit after the acquisition of jet.com?

• Brian Cornell

• Jeff Bezos

• Doug McMillon

• Mike Mark Lori

What was the increase in US comparable sales for Walmart's brick-and-mortar stores in the fourth quarter?

• 3.2%

• 2.5%

• 1.8%

• 0.5%

What earnings per share are analysts anticipating for Walmart?

• $0.96

• $0.90

• $1.02

• $0.85