Walmart Stock Price, News & Analysis

PEBBLES™ Cereal has announced an innovative marketing campaign called the Pebbles Pay Tour, partnering with Walmart (NYSE:WMT) for a unique promotional event. The tour will visit four Walmart locations where customers can exchange rocks for a free box of Fruity or Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal.

The tour will make stops in Rock Hill, SC (Sept 8), Little Rock, AR (Sept 12), Bentonville, AR (Sept 14), and Round Rock, TX (Sept 17). Each event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring pop-up activations with photo opportunities and cereal giveaways. After the events, collected rocks will be donated to local parks and recreation departments.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has inaugurated a new 725,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC) in Wellford, South Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility will serve 180 Walmart stores with fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meat, and frozen goods.

The high-tech PDC features advanced automation and AI systems that can process more than double the volume of a traditional distribution center. The facility employs over 600 full-time associates and represents the third of five new high-tech PDCs Walmart is opening nationwide as part of its supply chain transformation.

The facility integrates robotics for pallet handling and AI-driven tracking systems to ensure product freshness and accuracy. Walmart also announced $15,000 in local community grants and highlighted its $16.8 million in South Carolina donations for FYE 2024.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is enhancing its Walmart+ membership by introducing a new Video Streaming Choice benefit, allowing members to choose between Peacock Premium and Paramount+ ad-supported plans at no additional cost starting September 15, 2025.

Members can switch between the two streaming services every 90 days, accessing content including live sports, movies, and original series. The enhancement maintains Walmart+'s annual subscription price at $98. Since its 2020 launch, Walmart+ has expanded from three to twelve benefits, including free same-day delivery, gas discounts, and 5% cashback through the OnePay CashRewards Credit Card.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Sam's Club have successfully concluded their annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) campaign, raising over $43 million for children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. The four-week initiative, running from June 9 to July 6, 2025, marks the 38th year of partnership between Walmart and CMN Hospitals.

The campaign engaged customers, members, and associates nationwide, with funds directly supporting local children's hospitals to provide essential care, life-changing treatments, research, and comprehensive support programs. The initiative demonstrates Walmart's continued commitment to community healthcare and pediatric care advancement.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has announced its leadership team's participation in six major investor events throughout September and October 2025. Key executives including CEO Doug McMillon, Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas, and other senior leaders will attend various conferences hosted by Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Piper Sandler, Wells Fargo, and RBC Capital Markets.

Most sessions will feature fireside chats and meetings, with live webcasts available through Walmart's investor relations website at stock.walmart.com. Transcripts will be archived on the company's website following each event.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) announced significant marketplace enhancements at its Let's Grow! Marketplace Seller Summit, introducing AI-powered tools and new seller incentives. The company unveiled several key initiatives including an AI-Powered Listing Tool, Smart Assistant, and expanded Next-Day Delivery coverage across major U.S. cities.

Notable developments include 0% referral fees on qualifying toys, 50% fee reduction on pet supplies, and fulfillment rates approximately 15% lower than competitors. Sellers using Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) experience an average 50% lift in GMV on items with Walmart Fulfilled and 2-Day Shipping tags. The company is also piloting in-store digital discovery features, allowing customers to access Marketplace items through QR codes in physical stores.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) reported strong Q2 FY26 results with revenue reaching $177.4 billion, up 4.8% (5.6% in constant currency). The retail giant demonstrated robust digital growth with global eCommerce sales increasing 25%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and marketplace performance.

The company's advertising business showed remarkable growth of 46%, with Walmart Connect in the U.S. up 31%. While gross margin rate improved by 4 basis points, operating income decreased by 8.2% due to legal and restructuring costs. On an adjusted basis, operating income grew 0.4% in constant currency, despite being affected by higher self-insured general liability claims expense.

Membership income globally grew 15.3%, contributing to a 5.4% increase in membership and other income. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.68 and has raised its net sales and EPS outlook for FY26.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call for August 21, 2025, at 7 a.m. CST. The call will be hosted by CEO Doug McMillon and CFO John David Rainey, with earnings results to be released at 6 a.m. CST the same day.

The retail giant, which generated $681 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, serves approximately 270 million customers weekly through its network of over 10,750 stores across 19 countries. The company employs about 2.1 million associates worldwide and maintains a strong presence in omnichannel retail, combining physical stores with tech-powered online and mobile commerce.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has partnered with Dove and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) for a back-to-school initiative focused on youth mentorship and confidence building. From July 1 through August 31, 2025, Dove will donate $0.05 for every Dove and Dove Men + Care item purchased at Walmart to BBBSA, with donations ranging between $200,000 to $250,000.

The partnership includes a series of community events at select Walmart locations throughout August 2025, featuring interactive activities, local mentors and mentees, and "Confidence Coaches." Events will take place in five locations across Arkansas, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Florida, offering product samples and confidence-building resources.