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Key Financial Insights
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) reported a revenue growth of 5.8% year-over-year for Q3 FY 2026, amounting to $179.5 billion, exceeding the anticipated $177.4 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.62, surpassing estimates of $0.60. Same-store sales in the U.S. increased by 4.5%, despite a tough year-earlier comparison of 5.3%. The fiscal quarter ended on October 31, 2025.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) maintains a production backlog of $635 billion, with airlines continuing to order new jets despite previous design issues. The company forecasts a need for 43,600 new planes by 2044, as the average age of active jetliners approaches 15 years.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to potentially improve its performance in 2026 with a planned updated version of Siri and advancements in AI technology. Current iPhone revenue growth is limited to 4%, reflecting the aging devices, as the average iPhone is now around 37 months old outside of China.
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