Walmart shares sink more than 9% after 2.6% U.S. comparable-sales gain despite $2.9 billion tariff refunds
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Walmart shares fell over 9% after US comparable sales rose only 2.6%, the weakest in six years, signaling softer consumer demand despite a $2.9B tariff refund boost to earnings. Management cited fuel-driven budget pressure and heavier promotional activity (11,000 price rollbacks), implying margin and volume stress. The results reinforce concerns about US consumption resilience and discount-led competition in near-term retail fundamentals.
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Walmart reported U.S. comparable store sales growth of just 2.6%, its weakest performance in nearly six years, even as it received $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and posted quarterly net income of $6.4 billion. Rising fuel costs are squeezing household budgets and weighing on consumer spending. The retailer carried out 11,000 temporary price reductions in the second quarter as shopping conditions softened.
