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Walmart Executing Well, Raises Guidance Nov 19, 2024: Image Source: Walmart.

Looking ahead to all of fiscal 2025, Walmart now expects constant currency net sales to increase in the range of 4.8%-5.1% versus 3.75%-4.75% previously. Constant currency adjusted operating income is targeted in the range of 8.5%-9.25% growth in the year versus 6.5%-8% previously. Adjusted earnings per share is expected in the range of $2.42-$2.47 up from its prior forecast of $2.35-$2.43. Walmart continues to execute well in the current market environment, and we liked its raised guidance. The high end of our fair value estimate range stands at $90 per share.

Disney Sets Positive Long-Term Guidance Nov 19, 2024: Image Source: Valuentum.

Looking to guidance, Disney expects high-single digit adjusted earnings per share growth in fiscal 2025, roughly $15 billion in cash flow from operations and approximately $8 billion in capital spending, translating into $7 billion in traditional free cash flow. The entertainment giant expects dividend growth to track earnings expansion, while it plans to buy back $3 billion in stock repurchases during the year. For 2026, the company expects double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth and double-digit growth in cash provided by operations. For 2027, management expects double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth. The high end of our fair value estimate range for Disney stands at $120.

Cisco Raises Fiscal 2025 Guidance Nov 15, 2024: Image: Cisco’s shares have been choppy the past couple years.

Looking to fiscal 2025, Cisco Systems expects revenue in the range of $55.3-$56.3 billion, up from a prior view of $55-$56.2 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $3.60-$3.66, up from $3.52-$3.58 previously. We like Cisco’s progression to a subscription base business model, its opportunities in artificial intelligence, while its forward price-to-earnings ratio remains attractive at roughly 16x current fiscal year earnings. The high end of our fair value estimate range is $67 per share.

Home Depot Navigating Macroeconomic Uncertainty Well Nov 13, 2024: Image: Home Depot’s shares are flirting with all-time highs.

Looking to fiscal 2024 guidance, Home Depot expects total sales to increase 4% including SRS Distribution and the 53rd week, up from the prior forecast of 2.5%-3.5%. The 53rd week is expected to add $2.3 billion to total sales, while its SRS acquisition is expected to contribute roughly $6.4 billion in incremental sales. Comparable sales are expected to decline roughly 2.5% for the 52-week period compared to fiscal 2023 and down 3%-4% previously. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected to decline roughly 1% from $15.25 in fiscal 2023, including the 53rd week and better than prior expectations calling for a 1%-3% decline. Shares yield 2.2% at the time of this writing.