In today's video, I examine Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the world's largest retailer that operates supercenters and e-commerce sites. I'll break down Walmart's transformation beyond traditional retail, its impressive digital growth, potential risks from tariffs and valuation concerns, and provide my prediction for where this stock could be heading over the next 12 months.
Stock prices used were the market prices of April 5, 2025. The video was published on April 29, 2025.
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Matt Frankel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
