Eh, What's Up With Walmart's Wabbit-Sized Sales Miss?

Of Course There's Trouble Brewing!

Eh what's up doc? Seems like even ol' Walmart the big cheese of retail hit a bit of a snag. They were expecting carrots—er I mean sales—to be bigger but they fell a teensy bit short. Turns out those pesky tariffs are making things a little...difficult. As I always say 'This calls for?? something REALLY sneaky!'

E Commerce: A Hare Raising Success!

But hold on to your hats folks! It ain't all doom and gloom. Walmart finally turned a profit with their online gig! Yep their e commerce business is making bank both here in the good ol' U.S. of A. and around the globe. They're selling more ads and stuff online. Smart move I say! You know what they say 'Sufferin' succotash now I'm cookin'!' or something like that.

Tariff Troubles: Ain't I a Stinker?

Now here's where it gets a little hairy. According to Walmart's money guy John David Rainey those tariffs are still way too high. Even with some recent deals to lower 'em he's worried prices are gonna go up for everyone! He's worried shoppers are gonna see higher prices. That's a bit of a bind ain't it? Like when Yosemite Sam's on your tail with a blunderbuss!

What's Up With Prices Doc?

Walmart expects sales to go up a bit next quarter but they're playing coy about profits because of all these tariff shenanigans. They don't know what Uncle Sam is gonna do with the tariff policy. Can't say I blame 'em what with all the hullabaloo! Rainey says they will try and keep prices down but the magnitude of the price increases is unprecedented. They will try to absorb some of the cost.

The Numbers Game: Rabbit Season!

So how did they do? Earnings per share were a bit better than expected (61 cents versus 58 cents) but revenue was a smidge lower ($165.61 billion versus $165.84 billion). The first quarter net income went down compared to last year. Revenue rose by about 2.5% Comparables sales jumped 4.5% for the US and 6.7% for Sam's Club. E commerce jumped 21% for the US. Sales were choppy in the quarter but April was strong.

Playing Offense: A Hare Brained Scheme!

Walmart's trying to stay ahead of the game by keeping their prices lower than the competition. They're even attracting those fancy pants shoppers with faster deliveries and spiffier stores. Plus they're making money in other ways like with ads and their Walmart+ membership. Now that's what I call a hare brained scheme that just might work! 'Of course you realize this means war!'