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sales forecast

British

noun

a prediction of future sales of a product, either judgmental or based on previous sales patterns

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OTTAWA—The Canadian Real Estate Association sharply downgraded its sales forecast for the remainder of 2026, with mortgage rates headed higher as bond traders anticipate an acceleration in inflation from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite the poor sales forecast, home prices are still expected to rise this year, Yun said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Higher mortgage rates led NAR to mark down its sales forecast for the entire year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

General Mills lowered its fiscal 2026 sales forecast to a 1.5% to 2% decline and adjusted EPS to fall 16% to 20%.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Walmart boosted its full-year sales forecast as cost pressures make consumers look for savings.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

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