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🌟🌟🌟We are charging through the Year of the Fire Horse on explosive speed.  On February 19 2026, the King of Bentonville $Wal-Mart(WMT)$  dropped a Q4 FY26 report that proved that this old horse still has some serious digital horse power.

Why the King of Bentonville?  Because Walmart's global empire is still ruled from its humble roots in Bentonville Arkansas USA.  This is the place where Sam Walton opened the first store in 1962.  Today that small town is the throne room for a trillion dollar kingdom that dictates global supply chains.

The Q4 FY26 Fire Horse Sprint : Key Figures 

Walmart didn't just trot.  It smashed through the finish line with a performance that left analysts reaching for their binoculars.

Revenue Sonic Boom:  Total revenue hit a massive USD 190.7 billion for the quarter, beating expectations.

Earnings Win: Adjusted EPS came in at USD 0.74, nudging past the USD 0.73 consensus.

The Digital Turbo:  Global e-commerce surged 24 % while US online sales galloped 27% higher, driven by the Sparky AI shopping assistant.

What is Sparky AI?  The "Personal Groomer" for Your Wallet and Walmart's Secret Weapon 

Sparky AI was launched in late 2024 and fully scaled for the FY26 holiday season.  Sparky is a sophisticated GenAI interface integrated into the Walmart app and website.

Beyond Search Bar:  You don't just type "milk".  You tell Sparky "I am hosting a 5 year old birthday with a unicorn theme.  What do I need?"

The One Click Basket:  Sparky instantly assembles a curated list - from streamers and cake mix to themed napkins, saving customers hours of scrolling.

Success on Autopilot:  Sparky learns your "stable" of frequent purchases.  It can predict when you are running low on detergent and ask "Should I add the usual 5kg OMO to your curbside pickup for Tuesday?"

The Fire Horse Impact: Sparky is a Margin Machine 

To be frank, Sparky isn't just a chatbot.  It is a Margin Machine .

Conversion Rocket:  Customers using Sparky AI convert to a sale at a significantly higher rate because the friction of "searching" is gone.

The "Llama" Backbone:  Walmart built Sparky using a multi model approach, leveraging Meta's Llama and its own proprietary retail data.  This keeps costs down while keeping the AI horsepower high.  Meta Platforms $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$  is essentially the "silicon smith" for Walmart's digital shoes!

Inventory Intelligence: Sparky feeds real time intent data back to the supply chain.  If everyone in Los Angeles is suddenly asking for eco friendly sunscreen, Walmart's logistics team knows to move the stock required before the shelf goes empty.

The Verdict: Sparky AI is the reason why Walmart can stand toe to toe with $Amazon.com(AMZN)$  .  It turns a 180,000 square feet Walmart Supercenter into a personalised boutique for every single customer and they love it.

Walmart: The Dividend King - 53 Years and Counting 

In true Fire Horse fashion - bold and reliable, Walmart increased its annual dividend to USD0.99 per share.  This marks the 53rd consecutive year of increases, officially maintaining Walmart as a Dividend King.

The USD 1 Trillion Milestone : A New Elite Stable 

In early February 2026, Walmart made history as the first traditional retailer to cross the USD 1 Trillion market cap.  Walmart has officially traded its legacy grocer saddle for a "Big Tech" harness.

Is Walmart Still the Largest Chain of Shops?

Here is where the Fire Horse rivalry gets spicy.  While Walmart is the largest brick and mortar retailer with over 10,900 stores globally, Amazon has officially pipped them at the post for the Total Revenue title, posting USD 717 billion for the year vs Walmart's USD 713 billion.  It is a literal photo finish.

Today's Bombshell: The "Tariff Liberation"

Just as we thought the track was clear, today on February 20 in the US, the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that many of President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are illegal, finding the unilateral use of emergency powers unconstitutional.

Retail Relief:  This is a massive win for retailers like Walmart and Amazon.  By striking down these "illegal taxes", the Supreme Court has potentially saved consumers billions on everything from groceries to utility bills.

The Market Reaction:  While Amazon saw a 2% uptick on the news, Walmart shares initiallt dipped 2.7% as investors weighed the impact of this latest ruling by the Supreme Court.

Consolidation or Peak?  The Strategic Crossroads 

With a USD 1 Trillion market cap and strong defensive flows, Walmart has been a clear winner in the AI driven rotation toward supply chain efficiency.  But after a massive run, we face a question :  Is this consolidation or the peak of defensive leadership?

Momentum Shift:  Guidance for Q1 FY27 came in at USD 172.2 billion , slightly below analysts estimates of USD 174.5 billion.

Macro Fog:  While the latest tariff ruling provides a tailwind, Walmart management warned that growth is normalising and lower income shoppers are still feeling the strain.

Technical Charts: Walmart is trading near its 52 week high of USD 134.69 but its P/E ratio of 45x is priced for perfection compared to its historical average.  Nonetheless Walmart is in a broad uptrend but currently consolidating after record highs.  Support zones are forming between USD 120 to USD 125.

Analysts Targets:    Wall Street Analysts rate Walmart as a Strong Buy.  Post earnings, analysts have boosted targets toward USD 140 to USD 145.

Bottom Line 

Walmart is proving that in the Year of the Fire Horse, you don't have to be a pure tech play to win.  By turning its stores into automated hubs, Walmart is fighting back against Amazon with its famous promise "Save Money.  Live Better."

To Everyone In The Wonderful Tiger Community 

May your Hong Baos be as full as a Walmart Supercenter on a Saturday! 🧧🧧🧧🌈🌈🌈💰💰💰

May your Success stay on Autopilot.

May your Portfolio Have the Stamina of a Trillion Dollar Champion.

Huat Ah!  Let's ride the Walmart Retail Rocket Together! 🐯🐯🐯🛒🛒🛒🚀🚀🚀🌛🌛🌛💰💰💰

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