Walmart is in the spotlight amid its annual shareholder meeting and associate celebration

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) hosts its annual shareholder meeting on June 5. The proceedings will begin on Thursday when shareholders of record will have the opportunity to participate online by casting votes and submitting questions. The event will be mainly focused on governance, financial results, and key business updates.

This year’s proxy statement includes several shareholder proposals covering social, environmental, and governance issues. The board has recommended voting against all the proposals.

During the event, CEO Doug McMillon is expected to highlight the company’s ongoing investments in its workforce and technology initiatives. Analysts also expected to hear discussion about the challenging economic environment and tariff strategies.

On June 6, the attention shifts to the 2025 Associate Celebration at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event is typically a vibrant celebration of Walmart’s (NYSE:WMT) global workforce, featuring live entertainment, messages from senior leaders, and recognition of associates’ achievements. Last year, celebrities brought on stage included Lizzo, the Backstreet Boys, Peyton Manning, Paris Hilton, and Robert Downey Jr. The company has not revealed who is on tap to entertain this year.

Notably, the Associate Celebration is a culmination of Walmart’s (WMT) Associates Week, a tradition that brings together employees for a week of activities, networking, and recognition. Associates who attend in person are selected by their local leadership and represent their stores, clubs, or business units. Walmart (WMT) will also host meetings with analysts, which could lead to ratings changes or earnings estimate updates

Over the two-day period, some of the key topics of interest for investors will be Walmart’s (WMT) views on how it can drive positive store and online traffic, win market share, and boost margins. There could also be an update on a potential Flipkart IPO.

Shares of Walmart (WMT) are up 10.1% on a year-to-date basis.