Walmart Stock Looks Quite Risky Heading Into Q1 Results As the retail giant prepares to release its first quarter financials next month, investors are right to be concerned about Walmart's vulnerability in a weakening economy and high oil prices.
The company's dependence on lower income consumers, who are struggling amidst inflation and rising energy costs, raises questions about the sustainability of Walmart's business model.
Walmart's reliance on price sensitive customers has been a key driver of its success in recent years.