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Walmart's Q2 sales growth hits 6-year low; stock drops 9% amid cautious outlook.
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Walmart reported a 2.6% increase in U.S. same-store sales for Q2 2026, the weakest growth in over six years, falling short of Wall Street's 3.5% expectation. Despite raising its full-year net sales outlook to 4%–5%, the company faced an 8.9% stock decline due to investor concerns over the subdued sales performance and cautious guidance.
Punti chiave
- Walmart's Q2 U.S. same-store sales growth of 2.6% misses expectations, marking the lowest in six years.
- The company raised its full-year net sales outlook to 4%–5%, up from 3.5%–4.5%.
- Walmart's stock dropped 8.9% following the earnings report, reflecting investor concerns.
- The company plans to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay starting August 24, aiming to enhance customer convenience.
Fonti
- Walmart posts worst comparable sales performance in six yearsAxios · August 20, 2026
- Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 yearsAssociated Press · August 20, 2026
- Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay, other tap-to-pay methods starting in AugustCBS News · August 21, 2026
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