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Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The company's online sales are also part of the overall picture. Company shares fell sharply after a recent financial report.
Company shares fell sharply after a recent financial report. The decline was due to slower than expected sales growth. Sales at existing stores rose, but at a slower pace than in the past.
A specific category affected the overall sales figure. Excluding this category, sales growth was still lower than analysts had predicted. The company's online sales are also part of the overall picture.
Further details about the company's financial performance are available. The report sparked a significant drop in the company's shares before trading began.
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Category: business Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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