Walmart stock tumbles 9% after outlook disappoints Wall Street
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com · August 20, 2026
Walmart is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday, offering a read on the consumer and the K-shaped economy.
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Market reaction today: $WMT +2.69%
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