US EditionWalmart hikes sales and earnings outlook even as it says tariff costs are rising
Walmart's second-quarter sales rose nearly 5% to $177.4 billion, driven by value-focused shoppers despite tariff-driven modest price increases in some categories.
- Walmart Inc. reported second-quarter profits of $7.03 billion and sales of $177.40 billion, with U.S. stores up 4.8% as of July 31, 2025.
- Walmart updated its earnings forecast for the 2026 fiscal year, now expecting adjusted earnings per share between $2.52 and $2.62, while also boosting its anticipated annual revenue growth to a range of 3.75% to 4.75%.
- The company increased its share of customers from various income levels, with the strongest growth seen among higher-income households, while online sales jumped 25%, fueled by in-store pickup and delivery options.
- Walmart's CFO said the company is monitoring customer demand and adjusting purchases as tariff-related costs rise, impacting margins and inventory prices week after week.
- Despite higher tariff costs, Walmart's improved sales and raised guidance reflect its scale and focus on value amid consumers favoring essentials over discretionary products.
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Walmart sees sales ‘momentum’ despite tariffs - West Hawaii Today
Sales at Walmart’s U.S. stores rose nearly 5% in its most recent quarter, a better-than-expected result that suggests shoppers squeezed by inflation and wary of economic uncertainty continue to flock to the retailer for staples and other goods, the company said Thursday.
Walmart sees sales ‘momentum’ despite tariffs - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Sales at Walmart’s U.S. stores rose nearly 5% in its most recent quarter, a better-than-expected result that suggests shoppers squeezed by inflation and wary of economic uncertainty continue to flock to the retailer for staples and other goods, the company said Thursday.
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