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Walmart sees the slowest pace in US comparable sales in 6 years and offers cautious guidance
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The company's sales at existing stores rose, but at a slower pace than in recent quarters. Shares of a major retailer fell after it reported sluggish sales growth.
Shares of a major retailer fell after it reported sluggish sales growth. The company's sales at existing stores rose, but at a slower pace than in recent quarters. Online sales tied to those locations were also included in this measure.
A specific category, including pharmacies, was affected by federal pricing rules, which had a negative impact on sales. As a result, the increase was lower than expected. The retailer's outlook for the year was cautious, leading to a decline in its shares.
Further information on the company's performance is available.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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