WalmartAs investors expect, the fourth-quarter results will be announced before the bell rings Thursday. look for clues about how shoppers are responding to inflation.

According to consensus estimates by Refinitiv, here’s what analysts expect for the quarter ending Jan. 31:

• Earnings per share adjusted: $1.50
• Revenue: $151.53 trillion

The big-box retailer is expected to report strong holiday sales, according to analysts. U.S. retail sales in November and December hit an all-time record. Beyond that, they want to know if consumers are showing price-sensitivity as food and other goods become more expensive — and how much of rising costs Walmart plans to absorb rather than pass on.

The January Inflation Report showed an increase of 5% fastest rate in four decades. Walmart’s largest sales area is food, which drives most of their growth in this sector.

Doug McMillon CEO stated that in November, the discounter would offer a lower price than its competitors and allow for inflation. a way to win more customers.

Walmart stock closed Wednesday morning at $133.53. This is less than 1% off. The market value of the company is $370.4 trillion.

Walmart shares have underperformed other stocks. As of Wednesday’s close, shares of the company had fallen 9% over the past 12 months compared with 14% growth of the S&P 500 and 1% growth of XRT, the exchange-trade fund for the retail sector.

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