Walmart stock highlights digital tools as Q2 revenue rises
Published on 10/04/2026 at 14:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Walmart stock highlights new digital retail tools after Q2 FY27 revenue rose 5.9 percent year over year to USD 187.94 billion. Walmart launched a shop-to-light feature on October 2, 2026, designed to help customers locate products and associates manage online orders, according to Finanznachrichten.
Digital tools meet stronger quarterly figures
Walmart's investor-relations page identifies Q2 FY27 as the quarter ended July 31, 2026. For that period, MarketBeat reported adjusted EPS of USD 0.81, above the USD 0.74 consensus estimate, while revenue reached USD 187.94 billion against USD 186.64 billion expected.
The earnings comparison is important because Walmart earned USD 0.68 per share in the same quarter a year earlier. The latest quarter therefore combined a USD 0.07 adjusted EPS beat with 5.9 percent revenue growth, giving the new store technology a financial backdrop rather than a standalone product story.
Tariff refunds lifted Q2 margins
Walmart also benefited from tariff refunds during the quarter. Yahoo Finance reported that the company received USD 2.9 billion in eligible refunds, while its consolidated gross profit rate expanded 96 basis points to 25.4 percent.
The same report said Walmart U.S. gross profit increased 9.4 percent and the segment gross profit rate improved 158 basis points to 29.4 percent. The comparison matters for investors because the refund benefit supported price investments and customer initiatives, while future margins will also reflect the cost of sustaining those investments.
Consensus target stays above the stock
MarketBeat reported a Moderate Buy consensus from three Strong Buy, thirty-two Buy and four Hold ratings, with an average price target of USD 131.74. That target lies 26.4 percent above the USD 104.26 closing price, a gap that leaves valuation and margin durability central to the next earnings debate.
MarketBeat also listed Wells Fargo's August 21, 2026 target cut from USD 140.00 to USD 120.00 and JPMorgan's reduction from USD 137.00 to USD 125.00. The target changes show that positive ratings coexist with tighter assumptions about Walmart's growth and valuation.
Walmart stock closed at USD 104.26
Walmart stock closed at USD 104.26 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, unchanged on the session. The 52-week range was USD 98.88 to USD 135.16, and market capitalization was USD 829.7 billion as of October 2, 2026.
Walmart stock key facts
- Company: Walmart Inc.
- ISIN: US9311421039
- Ticker: WMT
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of October 2, 2026): Closing price USD 104.26
- Market capitalization: USD 829.7 billion (as of October 2, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 98.88-135.16 (as of October 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Discount Stores
Walmart is scheduled to report its next quarterly results on November 19, 2026, according to TalkMarkets.
Upcoming dates for Walmart stock
- November 19, 2026: Q3 FY27 results
