The new CEO deliberately sets the bar low. And this could very well be the starting signal for a positive stock surprise for the rest of the year!
Walmart's e-commerce boom and the targeting of high-income households show that the company is much more than a traditional discounter – it is on its way to becoming a digital retail giant!
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The world's largest retailer, Walmart, has slightly exceeded profit expectations in the fourth quarter, announced a new share buyback program, and raised the dividend – yet the market reacted cautiously. The main reason for this is the conservative annual forecast, which fell short of analysts' expectations. In this regard, I believe that Walmart’s conservative annual forecast under the new CEO John Furner is not a warning sign – but rather a tactical maneuver by an experienced manager. Especially since the company impressively demonstrated...
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