While investors often look to the Federal Reserve for macroeconomic signals, Walmart's earnings may offer even more insight. In recent earnings calls, Walmart's management acknowledged the pressure tariffs place on narrow retail margins, while also emphasizing the company's ability to adapt and strengthen its model. Walmart is the largest grocer in the U.S., and fresh food pricing remains a hot-button issue for inflation watchers.
WMT's Q2 e-commerce sales soar 25% globally, driven by faster fulfillment, marketplace growth and rising membership income.
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While Target and Walmart both posted mixed Q2 results this week, the retail giants disclosed different stories regarding their current growth and expansion.
American-made goliath Walmart NYSE: WMT has indisputably become the world's most valuable stock in the consumer staples sector. As of the August 21 close, Walmart shares have delivered a total return of approximately 141% over the last five years, achieving a market capitalization of nearly $782 billion.
Walmart lifted its full-year sales and earnings forecast, but the stock still slid 4.5%. The big-box retailer ended Thursday as the Dow's biggest loser.
Major U.S. equities indexes lost ground Thursday amid uncertainty ahead of Friday's highly anticipated remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
WMT's fiscal second-quarter results reflect increased sales and earnings growth across all segments. Management has raised guidance for fiscal 2026.
Just after the opening bell, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi takes a closer look at some of the top stories on Wall Street. Retail giants Walmart and Target are in focus after reporting quarterly earnings.
Walmart's eCommerce momentum continues unabated, as price-conscious customers pivot to digital channels for everyday items, notably grocery. The company's Thursday (Aug. 21) earnings release indicated that eCommerce sales were 26% higher than a year ago and digital sales for grocery were up double digits.
U.S. equities were lower at midday on higher-than-expected initial jobless claims and concerns about retail. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell.