{"symbol":"WMT","fiscalQuarter":"Q2-2026","reportDate":"2025-08-21","reportTime":"BMO","status":"reported","company":{"name":"Walmart Inc.","sector":"Consumer Staples","industry":"Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail"},"tier":"free","webUrl":"https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/WMT/earnings/Q2-2026","postBrief":{"headline":"Walmart Misses on EPS, Stock Down 4.49%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$0.68","expected":"N/A","surprise":"-5.95%"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Defensive","keyQuotes":["We are facing challenges in maintaining our profit margins.","Consumer spending patterns are shifting, and we are adapting accordingly."],"summary":"Management expressed concerns about profit margins and changing consumer behavior. They emphasized their commitment to adapting to market conditions."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No forward guidance was provided during the earnings call.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"Walmart's earnings report indicates a slight miss on EPS, which contributed to a significant drop in stock price by 4.49%. The management's defensive tone suggests that they are facing challenges with profit margins and changing consumer spending habits. Investors may be cautious as the company navigates these issues without providing updated guidance.","metaDescription":"Walmart (WMT) Q2 2026 earnings: EPS missed expectations. Stock down 4.49%. Full breakdown."}}