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Walmart shares drop as cautious outlook disappoints
Key takeaways
- For the quarter, Walmart reported revenue of $177.75 billion, compared with analyst expectations of $174.95 billion, representing a 7.3% increase from a year earlier.
- Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.66, matching consensus estimates.
- Growth was supported by continued strength in key higher-margin and omnichannel segments.
Walmart shares drop as cautious outlook disappoints Proactive Thu, May 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM GMT+7 1 min read WMT Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, XETRA:WMT) shares fell nearly 7% after the grocery chain reported its first quarter earnings, as investors weighed solid revenue growth against softer-than-expected forward guidance.
For the quarter, Walmart reported revenue of $177.75 billion, compared with analyst expectations of $174.95 billion, representing a 7.3% increase from a year earlier.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.66, matching consensus estimates.
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