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Walmart CEO Says Tariff Costs Expected To Rise, Lower And Middle Income Consumers Hit Most

1. WMT's Q2 EPS was 68 cents, below the 74-cent estimate. 2. Sales rose 4.8% to $177.40 billion, exceeding expectations. 3. U.S. comparable sales grew 4.6%, while eCommerce surged 25%. 4. WMT raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $2.52–$2.62. 5. Tariff-related cost increases are expected in future quarters.

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Why Bearish?

EPS miss raises concerns, despite revenue growth and increased guidance. Historically, similar EPS misses have led to negative sentiment.

How important is it?

Investors focus on EPS misses; future cost pressures could reduce WMT's attractiveness.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reaction to EPS and tariff impacts will likely influence stock in the near term.

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