Walmart Earnings Outlook: Analysts Predict Mixed Reactions
Walmart (WMT) is set to release its Q2 earnings before the market opens on August 20, with analysts expecting a year-over-year EPS increase of 7.35% to $0.73 per share. Despite this positive forecast, WMT stock has underperformed in 2026, gaining less than 2%. The options market suggests bearish sentiment ahead of the earnings report, as evidenced by an elevated put-to-call ratio and a potential price drop of up to 4.28%. Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma recommends buying WMT if it dips after reporting results due to its strong fundamentals despite short-term challenges like slowing sales in general merchandise categories. The consensus rating for Walmart remains
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