Walmart to report first-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images With all eyes on the health of the U.S. consumer, Walmart 's fiscal first-quarter earnings report Thursday morning may offer Wall Street some of the best clues yet. The big box retailer is expected to report another quarter of growing sales and profits, but its commentary on consumer spending – if it's seeing any pressure and where – could offer investors a view into the strength of the U.S. …