Walmart Beats Earnings Estimates, Boosts Forecast

Walmart Beats Earnings Estimates, Boosts Forecast

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The video discusses Walmart's earnings report, highlighting a narrow beat on revenue and earnings per share. Despite a slight decline in international sales, Walmart's full-year growth targets have been boosted, aligning with analyst expectations. The company is investing in online platforms to maintain profitability, which is reflected in the positive pre-market reactions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated earnings per share for Walmart before the actual results were announced?

$1.30

$1.27

$1.25

$1.22

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Walmart's international sales perform in the second quarter?

Decreased by 1.1%

Remained the same

Increased by 1.1%

Increased by 2.1%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the pre-market stock movement for Walmart after the earnings announcement?

Down by 1.2

Up by 1.2

Down by 3/10

Up by 3/10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did analysts expect Walmart to boost its full-year growth targets?

Due to increased international sales

To counteract trade and tariff concerns

Because of a new product launch

To improve customer satisfaction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic area is Walmart investing in to maintain its profitability?

Online and digital platforms

Employee training programs

New store openings

Advertising campaigns