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Walmart lifts full-year guidance on stronger Q2 e-commerce growth

Aug 20, 2026, 8:11 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong e-commerce growth across geographies and raised full-year guidance suggest improved growth trajectory and potential multiple expansion, barring macro risk; historical similar results have supported WMT shares in subsequent weeks.

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Walmart posted stronger Q2 e-commerce growth: global online sales rose 23% and US 24%, led by store-fulfilled pickup, delivery, and marketplace. Sam's Club US e-commerce rose 26%, while Walmart International gained 19%; revenue reached $187.9B and full-year guidance was raised. The results reinforce Walmart's long-term value drivers of price, speed, and convenience.

  • Global Q2 e-commerce up 23%; US up 24%, marketplace and ads strength.
  • Sam's Club US e-commerce up 26%; Walmart International e-commerce up 19%.
  • Revenue $187.9B, up 5.9% YoY; guidance raised for the year.
  • CEO Furner cites price, speed, and convenience driving online growth.

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