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Walmart Q2 results: Sales rise 4.6% as shoppers flock and e-commerce booms; Target lags amid tariff pressures
Walmart Inc. delivered robust second-quarter results on Thursday, showing its ability to attract shoppers and outperform rivals such as Target despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tariff pressures. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer reported a 4. ...
Walmart Inc. showcases strong growth in grocery & digital, but cautious spending & valuation risks raise concerns. Click for my review of WMT Q2 earnings.
Shares of Walmart (WMT) fell 3% before the opening bell Thursday after the giant retailer reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter profit below expectation. The Bentonville, Ark.-based firm posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.
Aug 21 - Shares of Walmart slipped 5% Thursday after the retail giant released second-quarter results that mixed strong top-line momentum
The food discounts were part of 7,400 temporary price reductions during the quarter, company executives told investors.
Walmart Q2 revenue rose 5% on strong eCommerce and advertising growth, though one-time charges weighed on profit.
Walmart’s expanding e-commerce platform, rising membership income, and high-margin businesses position it to deliver both steady revenue and accelerating earnings growth.
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated August 19, 2025, Advisory Services Network, LLC increased its position in Walmart ( WMT -4.19%) by 1,037,777 shares during Q2 2025. The estimated value of the transaction was $98.75 million. The firm reported holding 1,280,829 shares as of June 30, 2025.
Walmart is putting emphasis on growth of ecommerce sales. Data shows that this push isn't hurting the company's physical stores, suggesting potential market share gains.
Wall Street expects Walmart US same-store sales growth to increase 4.05%, driven by higher foot traffic, ticket size traffic, and e-commerce. Sam's Club is expected to drive growth, with sales forecast to rise 5.3%.