Walmart on Thursday forecast sales and profit for the current year below Wall Street estimates, citing the need for caution in navigating an uncertain geopolitical landscape.

A slide for Walmart is hemming in Wall Street, and U.S. stock indexes are edging back from an all-time high. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% in early Thursday trading after

Walmart helped drive the market lower after falling 6.2%, even though the retailer reported stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based giant gave a forecast for upcoming profit that fell short of analysts’ expectations as shoppers across the country deal with still-high inflation and the threat of tariffs from President Donald Trump.

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of profits and sales increases, as its low prices have increasingly become a magnet for inflation-weary shoppers looking for a deal, especially through the cri

Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits as its competitive prices became a strong magnet for inflation-weary shoppers. Yet uncertainty about the state of the American consumer and the potential impact of tariffs have seeped into expectations for 2025.