WMT warns customers, Trump warns WMT. Huh ?
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While many retailers across the country are seeing their sales take a dip as consumers tighten their spending, $Wal-Mart(WMT)$, the largest US retailer managed to keep its sales afloat. (see below) Walmart Q1 2026 - Earnings per share In its first-quarter earnings report for fiscal year 2026, Walmart revealed that its US comparable sales increased by +4.5% YoY, and (i) average number of transactions and (ii) amount of money shoppers spent per purchase - spiked. Walmart Q1 2026 - Revenue This increases contributed to Walmart’s $5.7 billion sales in its US operating income, that is +7% YoY gain. On 15 May 2025 during its earnings call, CEO, Doug McMillon said: Increased sales were not driven by inflation but higher transactions. Despite increased sal