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20 Aug 2026, 21:00 UTC · 2d ago
Stock Market Today, Aug. 20: Walmart Stock Drops on Disappointing Comparable Sales Growth
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Walmart's U.S. same-store sales (excluding fuel) grew by 2.6%, missing the 3.5% expectation and trailing last year's 4.6% growth. — Significant misses in comparable sales growth for a retail bellwether suggest slowing consumer demand and weakening organic growth.
-0.60Walmart's increase in earnings per share (EPS) guidance was partly driven by a one-time nearly $3 billion tariff refund. — Investors typically discount one-time windfalls, as they do not reflect sustainable operational performance or organic profitability.
-0.40Walmart reported overall revenue growth of 5.1% on a constant-currency basis and raised its full-year guidance. — Top-line growth and a raised outlook provide a fundamental floor and signal management's confidence in the broader business.
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Sales in Walmart's health and wellness sector declined by nearly 1%. — A decline in a specific core department highlights areas of consumer spending attrition.
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The company reported slower U.S. comparable sales growth and a drop in health and wellness sales, though the analyst views the stock dip as a buying opportunity.
The stock price slipped slightly amid a general decline for retail peers.
The stock price fell 2.45% in the context of broader retail sector weakness.
[mutual] Walmart and Target are identified as omnichannel mass retail peers.
[mutual] Target and Costco are identified as omnichannel mass retail peers.
[mutual] Walmart and Costco are identified as peers among discount stores and warehouse clubs.
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