Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Powell In Jackson Hole, A Little Too Late - Danielle DiMartino Booth

Markets celebrate Powell's Jackson Hole commentary; Danielle DiMartino Booth thinks he's a little too late. Bond yields are falling, declining long-term yields often signal recession, and the easing cycle could deepen economic risks.

Walmart And Target Earnings

In eight out of the last nine quarters, Target posted negative same store sales comp whereas Walmart's worst comp during this period was +3.8% (FY 1Q'25). It's not just same store sales growth that's under pressure, even Target's digital comps appear increasingly lethargic, especially when you peek at Walmart. Walmart's incredible logistical advantage, using its store footprint to compete effectively on speed in the convenience-driven digital marketplace, was on full display during the call.

Walmart: Currently More Expensive Than Amazon

Walmart Inc.'s omnichannel strategy and scale drive robust sales and profitability, but physical expansion is nearing saturation. Q2 earnings showed strong revenue and e-commerce growth, but a rare EPS miss and high P/E ratio triggered a share price drop. Valuation is stretched, trading well above historical averages and sector peers, despite Walmart's defensive qualities and industry moat.

Tariffs aren't dealing a huge blow to big retailers and consumers — yet. Here are key earnings takeaways

Consumer spending has largely stayed strong so far and the pinch from higher duties hasn't been as severe as some companies had feared. Scot Ciccarelli, a retail analyst for Truist, said retailers are raising prices "but not nearly to the degree that might have been expected in early April.

Target's stock is losing the battle against Walmart. Here are the reasons why.

Target's stock has been sinking, while Walmart's has been thriving. Here's why.

Walmart Sent a Warning to Stock Markets and the Fed. Why Powell Faces an Inflation Crisis.

How Walmart is navigating higher tariffs, ESPN's new sports streaming platform, Cracker Barrel's new logo, and more news to start your day.

Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon questions stock drop: 'It was about as good of a quarter as any retailer could have in any environment'

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.

Walmart's results show 'it's firing on all cylinders', says fmr. U.S. CEO Bill Simon

Bill Simon, Former Walmart U.S. CEO, joins 'Fast Money' with reaction to Walmart quarterly results and the state of U.S. retail.

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Walmart and Solar Stocks Drop; Paramount Skydance Soars

Major U.S. equities indexes lost ground Thursday amid uncertainty ahead of Friday's highly anticipated remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Walmart's weak profit growth wasn't as good as it could've been, says Morgan Stanley's Simeon Gutman

Simeon Gutman, Morgan Stanley retail analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss how much investors should read into Walmart's earnings miss, the 'story behind the story' with the report and much more.

Movers: Walmart, Coty, Instacart, Canadian Solar

Walmart Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates but Sales Beat, FY26 View Lifted

WMT's fiscal second-quarter results reflect increased sales and earnings growth across all segments. Management has raised guidance for fiscal 2026.

Walmart's earnings follow Target's, Fed Chair Powell's upcoming Jackson Hole speech: Opening Bid

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.

Grocery Helps Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 26%

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.

Top Stock Movers Now: Walmart, Coty, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and More

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.

Walmart's Q2 results, what to watch for from the Fed's Jackson Hole summit

Morning Brief: Market Sunrise Host Ramzan Karmali reports on some of the top stories for Thursday, August 21. He breaks down Walmart's big second quarter earnings report.

Walmart Inc. (WMT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT ) Q2 2026 Earnings Conference Call August 21, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants C. Douglas McMillon - President, CEO & Director Christopher Nicholas - Executive VP, President & CEO of Sam's Club U.S. John David Rainey - Executive VP & CFO John R.

Walmart raises full-year guidance

CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'Money Movers' with the latest news on Walmart as the company raises its full-year guidance.

Jobless Claims Tick in Higher

Jobless Claims Tick in Higher.

Jobless Claims Up, Philly Fed Down, Walmart Q2 Mixed

Initial Jobless Claims jumped to their highest levels since June, to 235K for last week.

Walmart Q2 FY26: Growth Is Intact, But Profit Pressure Weighed On Shares

Walmart Inc. shows strong sales and traffic growth, especially in grocery and digital, but faces pressure from cautious consumer spending on non-essentials. International operations and eCommerce are key growth drivers, yet profitability is challenged by higher costs and currency headwinds. The stock trades at a steep premium, reflecting high expectations for margin expansion and flawless execution, making valuation risk significant.

Walmart Stock Stumbles on Rare Earnings Letdown

Shares of Walmart Inc Inc (NYSE:TJX) are down 4.3% to trade at $98.15, after the retailer missed earnings estimates for the first time since 2022, reporting profits of 68 cents per share.

Walmart shares fall on second quarter earnings miss

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, ETR:WMT) shares moved lower as the company reported an earnings miss for the second quarter and said it is experiencing higher costs due to tariffs. For the quarter, the grocery giant posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68, below estimates of $0.74.

Walmart (WMT) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Walmart (WMT) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Walmart reports stronger-than-expected sales — but shares drop as profits get squeezed by tariffs

The world's biggest retailer posted quarterly revenue of $177.4 billion — a hefty 4.8% jump that sailed past Wall Street's $175.9 billion target.

Walmart says more tariff-driven price hikes are coming this year

Walmart said on an earnings call that tariff-related costs continue to increase each week. The retailer also said it managed to avoid some of the price hikes it expected last quarter.

Walmart is winning on the back of value consumers, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour

Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the key takeaways from retail earnings, impact of tariffs, and more.

Walmart (WMT) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates

Walmart (WMT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.

Walmart increases grocery discounts amid economic headwinds

Walmart increases discounts with more than 7,400 rollbacks and 30% more grocery discounts in the second quarter, driving 4.6% same-store sales growth amid economic uncertainty.

Walmart Stock, Not Target, Could Drive Consumer Staples' Momentum

With technology stocks showing signs of fatigue, investors might start rotating into more conservative sectors. Consumer staples like Walmart could be poised to benefit.