Sector rotation into defensive retail supports WMT stock forecast, as fund managers seek stability in consumer staples-led portfolios amid macro uncertainty. Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions. Walmart also uses AI to respond to demand fluctuations , according to Parvez Musani, the senior vice president of stores and online pickup and delivery technology. For example, AI models can be trained to send extra shovels to stores in Arizona for an upcoming snowstorm, but won't increase the stock levels for Walmart's Maine stores, where snow is far more prevalent. WMT stock forecast is supported by steady comparable sales growth of 4.6% and robust digital sales expansion. Consumer staples dominance keeps Walmart insulated from macro volatility compared to discretionary peers.
