Insight Report 8 minutes PremiumWalmart 2018 Investment Community Meeting: Management Stresses Execution, Innovation, Unique Assets and Operating Discipline Coresight Research October 19, 2018 Executive SummaryWalmart hosted its 2018 Investment Community Meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas, on October 16. Key messages from the presentations made at the meeting include: Execution: Management cited 16 consecutive quarters of positive comps as evidence of its momentum and said that investments made over the past few years are paying off. Unique assets: The company has built a portfolio of assets that include shopping, social media and loyalty, financial services, health and wellness, digital entertainment, advertising, logistics and home and personal services. Reduced earnings guidance due to acquisition of Flipkart: The company reduced its FY19 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance to $4.65–$4.80 from $4.90–$5.05 previously. Walmart expects comparable sales of 2.5%–3% and e-commerce net growth of 35% in FY2019. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Innovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI AgentsThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over YearSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey Insights
