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Walmart Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&nbsp;is about to raise bonus and stock awards for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walmart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">regional store managers</a>, enabling the top performers to earn over $600,000 as employers&nbsp;struggled to fill <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/05/27214305/walmart-struggles-with-store-manager-crisis-despite-attractive-pay-initiates-industrial-training-to" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">managerial roles at</a> retailers and restaurants.
Also, Walmart reduced perks for office staff, including phasing out remote work,&nbsp;cutting pay, and restructuring health insurance plans, the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-regional-manager-pay-raise-867776ed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.&nbsp;
Regional managers heading clusters of a dozen Walmart stores can earn $420,000-$620,000, up from $320,000-$570,000 a year ago.
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Walmart raised stock grants for market managers to $100,000 a year, up from $75,000. It increased the annual bonuses to 100% of base pay, up from 90%, a Walmart spokesperson told the WSJ.&nbsp;
Minimum base pay increased to $160,000 a year, up from $130,000, enabling a market manager to earn $260,000 annually in base pay.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36837656/walmarts-store-managers-stand-to-gain-20k-in-stock-annually-exceeding-525k-in-total-compensation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prior reports indicated</a> that Walmart store managers bagged annual stock grants worth $20,000, potentially pushing the earners&#8217; compensation above $525,000.
The revamp bolstered&nbsp;the average base salary for&nbsp;US store managers to $128,000,&nbsp;up from $117,000. A&nbsp;Supercenter manager with a top-end&nbsp;base salary of $170,000 could&nbsp;earn $530,000&nbsp;after receiving the maximum bonus&nbsp;and stock grant.
In 2024, Amazon hiked the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40927136/amazon-boosts-worker-pay-to-over-29hour-invests-2-2b-as-holiday-kicks-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">average compensation for</a> U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees to over $29 per hour after hiring 150,000 full-time, seasonal, and part-time workers&nbsp;for the holiday season in 2022 and 2021. Full-time Amazon workers got an annual hike of an average of $3,000 ahead of the holiday season.
Walmart Sam&#8217;s Club shared plans to hike the pay&nbsp;for almost 100,000 frontline associates to over $19 per hour with the potential to earn thousands of dollars annually in bonuses.
Walmart reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42060801/walmart-tops-q3-estimates-ecommerce-growth-shines-with-27-lifts-full-year-forecast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> growth of 5.5%, reaching $169.59 billion. The adjusted EPS&nbsp;of&nbsp;58 cents&nbsp;beat the consensus of&nbsp;53 cents. Walmart generated a free cash flow of&nbsp;$6.2 billion&nbsp;in nine months, ending on October 31, 2024. It ended the quarter with cash and equivalents of&nbsp;$10.0 billion.
Meanwhile, US Tech giants, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Google, and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), laid off <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43003727/microsoft-to-cut-costs-pause-hiring-in-us-consulting-tighten-spending" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thousands of workers</a> between 2022 and 2023, citing cost cuts and other factors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Walmart Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
When buying a stock for a longer time horizon, it is important for investors to assess where they think the stock is headed in the future.
When mapping a stock's future trajectory, investors should consider factors including the future earnings expectations and expected performance against a benchmark.
Walmart&#8217;s revenue has grown at an average rate of 5.27% annually over the past 5 years. The average 1-year price target from analysts is $97.83, representing an expected 5.47% upside in 2026.
While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, investors should also look at a stock's historical performance when compared to both a benchmark index and the company's peers. Shares of Walmart have seen an annualized return of 27.69%, outperforming the S&amp;P500 index by 16.35%. This compares to 3.36% growth in the overall Consumer Staples sector. Walmart has a beta of 0.4.
Walmart stock surged 72% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the retailer through SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Consumer Staples (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) and iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KXI#NYSE">KXI</a>).
Price Action: WMT stock is down 0.14% at $93.10 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Palantir Technologies, Inc. (PLTR) experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
At 10:00 AM on January 22nd, a significant trading signal occurred for Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $74.41. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Palantir&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Palantir&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
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Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $74.41. The returns on the High price ($77.16) and Close price ($76.87) after the Power Inflow were respectively 3.7% and 3.3%. That is why it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. In this case, the high of the day and close were very close but that is not always the case
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Union Pacific Exec Says We're Keeping A Watchful Eye On Potential Tariff Changes That Could Further Impact Volumes; We Are Bullish On Domestic Intermodal Market Moving Into 2025; We Should See Automotive Market Improve As We Move Throughout The Year

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Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) shares are trading higher after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43156962/union-pacific-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results">reported mixed fourth-quarter results</a>.
Union Pacific reported operating revenue decline of 1% year-over-year to $6.121 billion, missing the consensus of $6.143 billion.
Lower fuel surcharges, an unfavorable business mix, and reduced other revenue impacted operating revenue, partially offset by higher volume and pricing gains.
Freight revenue was $5.789 billion, with Bulk -4% YoY, Industrial +1%, and Premium +3%. Revenue carloads were up 5%.
Earnings per share were $2.91 (+7% year-over-year), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">above the consensus of $2.78.</a>
The operating ratio improved 220 bps to 58.7%, despite a 70 bps impact from a crew staffing agreement, while operating income increased 5% to $2.5 billion.
Union Pacific reported fourth-quarter freight car velocity of 219 daily miles per car, +1% YoY, and locomotive productivity of 136 gross ton-miles (GTMs) per horsepower day, a 3% decline.
The average fuel price per gallon consumed declined by 24% year over year to $2.41. Union Pacific&#8217;s quarterly workforce productivity improved by 6% to 1,118 car miles per employee.
Union Pacific&#8217;s operating cash flow for the fiscal 2024 totaled $9.346 billion, up from $8.379 billion a year ago. Free cash flow was $2.808 billion.
2025 Outlook: Union Pacific anticipates that volume will be impacted by mixed economic conditions, fluctuating coal demand, and challenging year-over-year comparisons in international intermodal.
Pricing is expected to drive improvements in the operating ratio, with earnings per share growth projected to reach high-single to low-double digits over the next three years.
The company reaffirms its long-term strategy with a $3.4 billion capital plan, $4.0–$4.5 billion in share repurchases, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">a focus on industry-leading efficiency and returns.</a>
Price Action: Union Pacific shares are trading higher by 4.6% at $246.69 at the last check Thursday.
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