Walmart will report second-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect

Walmart will report second-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/walmart-will-report-second-quarter-earnings-before-the-bell-here-s-what-to-expectContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Walmart reports weakest sales growth in over six yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/walmart-will-report-second-quarter-earnings-before-the-bell-here-s-what-to-expecthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/walmart-will-report-second-quarter-earnings-before-the-bell-here-s-what-to-expect#u45785Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:26:11 +0000Walmart reported its slowest pace of U.S. comparable sales in six years and provided cautious guidance. While the company raised its overall earnings forecast, declines in drug prices negatively impacted results. These earnings figures have since dragged down stock futures. The report is considered the most influential in the retail sector, reflecting broader consumer trends and the company's current financial trajectory as it manages pricing pressures in its pharmacy division.Why it mattersAs the largest retailer, Walmart's performance serves as a benchmark for the health of the U.S