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demmiblue

(38,562 posts)
Thu May 15, 2025, 08:10 AM May 15

Walmart to raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales [View all]

Source: AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

The nation’s largest retailers posted strong quarterly sales Thursday and said it expects sales growth of 3.5% to 4.5% in the second quarter.

Like many other U.S. companies, however, it did not issue a profit outlook for the quarter because of the chaotic environment, with stated U.S. tariff policies changing constantly. The company maintained its full year guidance issued in February.

Walmart earned $4.45 billion, or 56 cents per share, in the quarter ended April 30, down from $5.10 billion, or 63 cents per share, in the same period last year.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/walmart-earnings-tariff-consumers-inflation-773f7de5081c40a98c98fbb293fa5f96

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Say what?...................... Lovie777 May 15 #1
I understood that China would be paying these underpants May 15 #2
Is that like.... mgardener May 15 #13
Si' underpants May 15 #14
like the problems during covid- cover to pour a little gravy on their plates. mopinko May 15 #3
Excellent point. markodochartaigh May 15 #19
Haven't been in one since last December JustAnotherGen May 15 #4
Other retailers will also raise prices. TomSlick May 15 #10
Yes indeed, Chump gave retailers cover to raise prices across the board FakeNoose May 15 #15
Oh trust me JustAnotherGen May 15 #17
I know JustAnotherGen May 15 #16
greed flation strikes again. AllaN01Bear May 15 #5
What/Who is? It is the cheapest alternative for most people. walkingman May 15 #7
It's not greed. All retailers will pass along tariff costs to consumers. TomSlick May 15 #11
It's all greed mdbl May 16 #28
Just as in previous recessions, Walmart will become much more popular. I remember during the 08 crisis, people who vowed Native May 15 #6
But look what JustAnotherGen May 15 #18
You asshats haven't paid a tariff YET. Just like coming out of Covid the GOUGING is on. Bengus81 May 15 #8
Huh, MAGA can you read. republianmushroom May 15 #9
Tax shift to middle and working classes not fooled May 15 #12
Welcome petert May 15 #20
kick, spread the news usregimechange May 15 #21
30% TRUMP TAX to begin at Wally World. You MAGA MORANS up for this one?? Bengus81 May 15 #22
Things about to get real for the cultists Deminpenn May 15 #23
The tariffs are an extremely stupid idea and they need to go now. Initech May 15 #24
I've seen a few things myself on Reddit lately. Linda ladeewolf May 15 #25
Making Depression Meals Great Again! tavernier May 15 #26
Change all their little "Roll Back" signs to "Roll Up" mdbl May 16 #27
Maddow Blog-By trying to bully Walmart, Trump gives away the game on his tariffs agenda LetMyPeopleVote May 19 #29
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