Vizio Holding Corp.
- Walmart increased 2.9% to $175.36 after the general merchandise and grocery retailer reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter.
Total revenues in the fourth quarter increased 5.7% to $173.4 billion from $164.0 billion, consolidated net income declined to $5.5 billion from $6.3 billion, and diluted earnings per share decreased to $2.03 from $2.32 a year ago.
For the full fiscal year 2023 ending in January, revenue rose 6% to $648.1 billion from $611.3 billion, net income advanced 32.8% to $15.5 billion from $11.7 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose 32.8% to $5.76 from $4.29 a year ago.
The company guided fiscal first quarter sales to increase between 4% and 5% and adjusted earnings per share before the split to range between $1.48 and $1.56 or post-split between 49 cents and 52 cents.
Walmart stock is set to be split 3-to-1 on February 23; after the close, the stock split will be awarded to shareholders on record on February 22.
Separately, Walmart said it plans to acquire smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion and boost its advertising business through the ad-free streaming content on its television sets.
Vizio jumped 16% to $11.06 and extended its two-day gain to over 40% when the news of a possible deal emerged.
Feb 20, 2024
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