Walmart reports that second-quarter US comparable sales rise more slowly than in recent quarters, with the retailer posting its weakest growth rate in more than six years. For the quarter ended July 31, Walmart says sales at US stores and digital channels open at least 12 months increase 2.6%, excluding fuel.
The slowdown is highlighted by multiple outlets as the lowest comparable-sales growth since 2020. Bloomberg and other reports frame the result as a notable deceleration, while the New York Post points to higher gas prices as a factor that pressures shoppers’ budgets. Analysts cited across coverage focus on the growth rate itself, noting it remains positive but weaker than investors may expect.
Overall, the sources agree on the reported figure and the “slowest in more than six years” characterization, but they differ slightly on emphasis. One outlet foregrounds the impact of gas prices on consumer spending, while another centers on the sales-growth metric and analyst interpretation of the results.
