Walmart will announce its fiscal second-quarter 2027 results on August 20, 2026, before the market opens. Analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74 and revenue of $186.8 billion, reflecting year-over-year growth of 5% in revenue and 8.8% in EPS. Despite steady revenue growth, Walmart's operating margin remains around 4.5%, below the hoped-for 5%. The company maintains its long-term growth outlook of 5% revenue growth and high single- to low double-digit EPS growth.
Retail sales in the U.S. posted their largest increase since the U.S.-Iran conflict, suggesting the end of the so-called 'Vibecession'—a period where consumer sentiment was weak despite strong economic data. Core goods, which make up 19.3% of the Con...
Amazon plans to spend $6.8 billion expanding its same-day delivery hubs from 85 to over 1,000 by 2031, aiming to place fast-moving inventory within 10 miles of 80% of U.S. Prime members. This move targets Walmart's advantage of having 5,000 stores th...
