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Walmart expects to maintain solid sales growth in 2026

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February 25, 2026

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Walmart expects to maintain the sales growth it achieved in 2025 yet are a bit wary of the current economy in the U.S., trade policy actions and how low-income consumers are dealing with increasing prices.

Walmart sales were up 5%, hitting $190.7 billion in its most recent quarter, according to a New York Times report. The retailer, in an investor presentation last week, stated U.S. store growth was being led by upper-income households.

The news comes as both Walmart and a prime competitor, Target, have brought on new CEOs. Target's new CEO is Michael Fiddelke and John Furner has taken the helm at Walmart.

Furner, 51, has served as president and CEO of Walmart U.S. since 2019. His Walmart tenure began 32 years ago when he was hired as an hourly store associate.

Walmart recently surpassed $1 trillion in market value.