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Walmart & 3 More Retail Stocks Set to Beat This Earnings Season

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Walmart & 3 More Retail Stocks Set to Beat This Earnings Season As investors gear up for the next wave of earnings releases, results from major Retail-Wholesale players, coming on the heels of the holiday shopping season, could shape near-term market sentiment…
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  • Retail-Wholesale sector earnings expected to rise 3.5% this season, a notable deceleration from 16.6% growth recorded in the previous reporting cycle

    80% confidence

  • Retail-Wholesale sector expected to deliver fourth-quarter revenue growth of 6.7% year over year

    80% confidence

  • Walmart's commitment to everyday low prices, faster fulfillment and tech-powered innovation, particularly in automation and AI, enhances customer convenience and operational efficiency

    80% confidence

  • Home Depot's blueprint takeoff tool utilizes advanced AI and proprietary algorithms to analyze construction plans and generate material estimates with far greater speed and accuracy than traditional methods

    80% confidence

  • Dollar Tree's expanding multi-price assortment has broadened consumer appeal, driven stronger discretionary engagement and enhanced merchandising flexibility while preserving its core value proposition

    80% confidence

  • For stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3, the chance of a positive earnings surprise is as high as 70%

    80% confidence

  • U.S. retail sales rose 2.4% year-over-year in December and 3.3% in November

    80% confidence

  • Dollar General is scaling digital capabilities through delivery partnerships and expanding higher-margin adjacencies such as the DG Media Network

    80% confidence

  • This technology replaces the labor-intensive process that earlier took Pro customers weeks to complete

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