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Walmart Beats Q2 Estimates, Maintains 2027 Outlook

By Stocks Desk · 2026-09-13 · 1 min read
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Walmart Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of USD 0.81, exceeding the consensus estimate of USD 0.74 by USD 0.07. The stock closed at USD 107.15 on September 11, 2026, reflecting a stable market response to the results.

Walmart Inc. (ISIN US9311421039) recorded a second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of USD 0.81, surpassing the consensus forecast of USD 0.74 by USD 0.07. The company’s revenue reached USD 187.94 billion, marking a 5.9 percent increase year over year from USD 177.8 billion in the same period last year. This financial performance was noted by GN stocks/earnings-beat as a key driver for the stock’s stability following the release.

The shares closed trading at USD 107.15 on September 11, 2026, on the Nasdaq exchange. With a market capitalization of USD 850.10 billion and 17.05 million shares traded during the session, the stock demonstrated sustained investor interest. The company remains a constituent of the S&P 500 index within the consumer staples and retailing sector.

Guidance remains unchanged for 2027

Despite the quarterly beat, Walmart maintained its existing forward-looking projections. The company kept its third-quarter 2027 EPS guidance at a range of USD 0.620 to USD 0.640. Full-year 2027 EPS expectations also remained steady at USD 2.800 to USD 2.870. This consistency indicates that management views the Q2 2026 results as in line with longer-term operational targets rather than a temporary deviation.

Market valuation nears consensus targets

The consensus price target for Walmart stands at USD 131.88, representing a potential upside of approximately 23.1 percent from the September 11 close. On September 12, the stock traded between USD 105.72 and USD 107.21, with the last quoted price at USD 107.05. Volume reached 17.07 million shares, placing the price near the upper end of the intraday range while remaining below the aggregated analyst valuation.

Next earnings date set for November

The next scheduled earnings release for Walmart Inc. is expected on November 19, 2026. Investors will likely assess whether the 5.9 percent revenue growth trend continues and if the EPS beat of USD 0.07 in Q2 2026 signals a broader shift in profitability margins. The current market position suggests a cautious but positive outlook ahead of this upcoming disclosure.

Based on reporting by ad-hoc-news.de, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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