Walmart Stock Falls Amid Cautious Earnings Outlook as Gas Prices Impact Consumer Spending

Walmart stock dropped 7% after the company reported Q1 earnings that met expectations but issued cautious guidance due to rising gas prices affecting consumer budgets. Same-store sales in the US grew by 4.1%, driven by higher foot traffic, ticket sizes, and e-commerce growth.

By Brooke DiPalma · Senior Reporter Updated Thu, May 21, 2026 at 5:26 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Walmart Stock Falls Amid Cautious Earnings Outlook as Gas Prices Impact Consumer Spending

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Topics: consumer spending gas prices impact Walmart earnings

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