5 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Bill Gates

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In this article, we will list the 5 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Bill Gates. Please visit 10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Bill Gates if you would like to see the extended list and the methodology behind it.

5. Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Equity Stake: $1.0 Billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 99

Stock Upside Potential: 25.47%

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Bill Gates. While Walmart stock pulled back 12% in May, analysts see the stock rising at least 25% over the next year.

On May 21, Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) released its fiscal Q1 2027 results that showed improvements in revenue and profit. The company also issued Q2 and full-year guidance, indicating growth.

5 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Bill Gates

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In Q1, the retailer’s revenue rose 7.3% YoY to $177.8 billion. This growth was supported by a 26% increase in global e-commerce sales and a 37% jump in advertising sales. Membership fees also contributed to the growth, with fee revenue rising 17.4% globally.

That topline growth drove bottom-line improvements. EPS increased 19.5% YoY to $0.67 on a reported basis. The retailer exited the quarter with $10.7 billion in cash. It repurchased 16.6 million shares during the quarter, spending $2.1 billion on the program. Walmart has $28.2 billion remaining under its existing stock buyback authorization.

Looking ahead, Walmart expects its Q2 net sales to increase 4% to 5% YoY over the $175.8 billion it reported a year ago. It anticipated adjusted EPS in the band of $0.72 to $0.74, compared to $0.68 a year ago. For the fiscal year, the retailer expects its net sales to increase 3.5% to 4.5%.

Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) is a retail company that operates hypermarkets, department stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies. It operates stores under the namesake Walmart and Sam’s Club brands. In addition to a network of physical stores, Walmart serves shoppers through online platforms.

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