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

Not only did existing home sales slump in March versus the previous month, the National Association of Realtors has slashed External link its 2026 sales forecast.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The AI leader’s $1 trillion sales forecast isn’t a stretch, but competition and a shifting market are keeping investors sidelined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Cava Group issued an upbeat sales forecast for this year, as cautious customers shook off the effects of snowstorms and last year’s government shutdown to return to the Mediterranean fast-casual chain for bowls and salads.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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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