Walmart announces Q2 adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents, falling short of the expected 74 cents.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 21 2025
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Q2 Revenue Performance: The company reported a Q2 revenue of $177.4 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $174.38 million.
E-commerce Growth: E-commerce sales increased by 25% globally, indicating strong performance in online retail.
Innovation and Customer Connection: The company attributes its growth to innovation and effective execution, emphasizing the importance of digital experiences in connecting with customers.
AI Deployment: The integration of AI is highlighted as a key factor in enhancing customer experiences, showcasing the company's commitment to being people-led and tech-powered.
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Analyst Views on WMT
Wall Street analysts forecast WMT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WMT is 125.75 USD with a low forecast of 119.00 USD and a high forecast of 136.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
26 Analyst Rating
25 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 117.410
Low
119.00
Averages
125.75
High
136.00
Current: 117.410
Low
119.00
Averages
125.75
High
136.00
About WMT
Walmart Inc. is a technology-powered omnichannel retailer. The Company is engaged in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, as well as eCommerce Websites and mobile applications, located throughout the United States (U.S.), Africa, Canada, Central America, Chile, China, India and Mexico. It operates in three reportable segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club U.S. The Walmart U.S. segment includes the Company's mass merchandising concept in the U.S., as well as eCommerce, which includes omni-channel initiatives and certain other business offerings such as advertising services. The Walmart International segment consists of the Company's operations outside of the U.S. through its subsidiaries, as well as eCommerce and omni-channel initiatives. The Sam's Club U.S. segment includes the warehouse membership clubs in the U.S., as well as samsclub.com and omni-channel initiatives.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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