Wal-Mart Delivers Strong 3Q Sales Growth

Walmart reported strong earnings, surpassing estimates with $1.00 per share and 2.7% comp sales growth. The company adjusted its full-year earnings outlook and showed resilience in the retail market, with a 30% year-to-date increase. Strategic moves like acquiring jet.com have bolstered its online presence, defying market trends and contributing to a solid quarter.

What was Walmart's earnings per share compared to the estimates?

• $1.02

• $0.95

• $1.00

• $0.98

How much did Walmart's stock increase following the news?

• 1%

• 1.5%

• 0.5%

• 2%

What was the year-to-date increase in Walmart's stock?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

Which acquisition helped Walmart turn things around online?

• eBay

• Amazon

• Alibaba

• jet.com

What was the comparable sales growth for Walmart in the third quarter?

• 2.5%

• 2.0%

• 3.0%

• 2.7%