Walmart shares slide after U.S. sales growth slows

By The BriefBrief

Walmart reported second-quarter comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6%, its lowest in over six years. The results contributed to a slide in Walmart shares as falling drug prices weighed on sales.

WHO: Walmart

WHAT: Walmart reported second-quarter comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6%, its lowest in over six years, as falling drug prices weighed on sales and shares slid.

WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

Sources (2): MarketWatch, New York Times

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