Walmart posts solid quarter but US sales slow as fuel costs bite shoppers
TL;DR
Walmart topped revenue and earnings estimates for the quarter with about $187.9 billion in sales and adjusted EPS of $0.81, but U.S. same-store sales rose only 2.6%—below expectations—driving a ~9% drop in the stock as shoppers faced higher fuel costs. E-commerce grew 23% and the company maintained guidance for modest growth in the coming year, aided by tariff refunds and price investments in key categories.
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