Good financial results at Walmart! The stock price has increased 24.5 times in 27 years!

Next, let's take a look at some more stock price movements. Image 2 below shows stock price charts from 2017 onwards. In the center of the chart, the rise in stock prices has been noticeable since around 2015.

Walmart operates discount stores, “super centers” that handle groceries, etc. and “Neighborhood Markets” (supermarkets) in all states of the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as a large membership-based discount shop “Sam's Club.” It also has retail stores and restaurants in 26 countries. Currently, it has expanded into 15 countries around the world.

Image 4 is a graph of Walmart's profit structure ratio. Revenue from existing stores in America accounts for just under 70%.

Vizio is a television or sound bar equipped with functions that allow you to easily watch internet videos, etc.It is an enterprise that manufactures such things. This timeWhen Walmart officially buys Vizio for $11.50 per shareIt was announced. This is an acquisition worth approximately 2.3 billion dollars. This acquisition will be called Walmart ConnectAccelerate the advertising businessLet's do it, and it is said that it will support Walmart and its advertisers to get more deeply involved with customers.In response to this report, Vizio's stock rose drasticallyIt's now.

　According to Walmart's 8-K (Important Matters Report) released before the start of regular transactions in the US on 2/20, financial results for the full fiscal year 2024/1 (2023/2 to 2024/1)Sales increased 6.0% from the previous fiscal yearIt was 648.1 billion dollars.Operating profit increased 32.2% to $27 billion. Operating margin increased to 4.2%I did it. The previous quarter was 3.3%. Earnings per share (EPS, after dilution)$5.74 ($4.27 prior). What is the full year dividendDividend increase. The amount will increase to $2.28, which is 0.04 dollars more than the previous fiscal year. Note,Fourth quarter (November-January) saw an increase in sales and operating profitIt was.

In response to reports of strong financial results,Walmart's stock price rose to 181.350 dollars at one pointIt's now significantly higher.

　The company's sales and other management conditions are important in understanding the state of private consumption in America, so there is a high level of interest not only from investors but also from the general public. Compared to Japan, the average wage in America is rising, but it is not keeping up with the high inflation rate. However, the increase in America's CPI (Consumer Price Index) that was announced the other day, and based on the current Walmart financial results, the US'sConsumption of daily necessities is steadyIt seems that it is.