We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Walmart's Sam's Club Sees Higher Traffic: Can Momentum Last?
Read MoreHide Full Article
Key Takeaways
Sam's Club U.S. transactions rose 7% in Q2 fiscal 2027, driving 4.4% comparable-sales growth.
Walmart's Sam's Club membership fee revenues grew 6%, while e-commerce sales surged 26%.
Sam's Club saw average ticket decline 2.5%, even as traffic rose and digital adoption improved.
Walmart Inc. (WMT - Free Report) continues to see encouraging transaction growth at its Sam’s Club U.S. business, supported by expanding membership and digital convenience. The warehouse club format is benefiting from higher shopping volumes across key merchandise categories, while growing adoption of digital services is providing additional support. These trends highlight the importance of member engagement in sustaining sales momentum.
In second-quarter fiscal 2027, Sam’s Club U.S. transactions increased 7% compared with 3.9% growth in the year-ago quarter. Comparable sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.4%, driven by higher transactions and unit volumes, with strength across grocery and general merchandise. However, average ticket declined 2.5% against 2% growth a year earlier.
Membership trends remained favorable. Membership fee revenues increased 6%, reflecting steady growth in member counts and higher Plus membership penetration. Gen Z and millennials accounted for more than half of new member sign-ups, with Plus penetration exceeding 50% among this group.
Digital capabilities are also contributing to the business's momentum. Sam’s Club U.S. eCommerce sales grew 26%, representing approximately 20% of net sales, excluding fuel. Club-fulfilled delivery recorded triple-digit growth following the April launch of one-hour delivery. Meanwhile, Scan & Go adoption improved approximately 110 basis points.
Looking ahead, the key consideration is whether stronger transaction volumes can continue supporting comparable sales amid declining average ticket values. While membership growth and digital adoption remain encouraging, comparable-sales growth moderated from 5.9% a year earlier. Sustained transaction growth, alongside improved basket values, would provide a stronger foundation for Sam’s Club’s sales momentum.
What Do the Latest Metrics Say About Walmart?
Walmart, which competes with Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST - Free Report) and Target Corporation (TGT - Free Report) , has seen its shares gain 22.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 21.4%. Costco shares have climbed 16.5%, while Target has surged 82.9% in the aforementioned period.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Walmart's forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at 39.95, higher than the industry’s 36.64. The company is trading at a premium to Target (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 17.10) while trading at a discount to Costco (46.08).
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Walmart’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings per share implies year-over-year growth of 6.9% and 9.1%, respectively.
View the Zacks #1 Rank List
Image: Bigstock
Walmart's Sam's Club Sees Higher Traffic: Can Momentum Last?
Key Takeaways
Walmart Inc. (WMT - Free Report) continues to see encouraging transaction growth at its Sam’s Club U.S. business, supported by expanding membership and digital convenience. The warehouse club format is benefiting from higher shopping volumes across key merchandise categories, while growing adoption of digital services is providing additional support. These trends highlight the importance of member engagement in sustaining sales momentum.
In second-quarter fiscal 2027, Sam’s Club U.S. transactions increased 7% compared with 3.9% growth in the year-ago quarter. Comparable sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.4%, driven by higher transactions and unit volumes, with strength across grocery and general merchandise. However, average ticket declined 2.5% against 2% growth a year earlier.
Membership trends remained favorable. Membership fee revenues increased 6%, reflecting steady growth in member counts and higher Plus membership penetration. Gen Z and millennials accounted for more than half of new member sign-ups, with Plus penetration exceeding 50% among this group.
Digital capabilities are also contributing to the business's momentum. Sam’s Club U.S. eCommerce sales grew 26%, representing approximately 20% of net sales, excluding fuel. Club-fulfilled delivery recorded triple-digit growth following the April launch of one-hour delivery. Meanwhile, Scan & Go adoption improved approximately 110 basis points.
Looking ahead, the key consideration is whether stronger transaction volumes can continue supporting comparable sales amid declining average ticket values. While membership growth and digital adoption remain encouraging, comparable-sales growth moderated from 5.9% a year earlier. Sustained transaction growth, alongside improved basket values, would provide a stronger foundation for Sam’s Club’s sales momentum.
What Do the Latest Metrics Say About Walmart?
Walmart, which competes with Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST - Free Report) and Target Corporation (TGT - Free Report) , has seen its shares gain 22.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 21.4%. Costco shares have climbed 16.5%, while Target has surged 82.9% in the aforementioned period.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Walmart's forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at 39.95, higher than the industry’s 36.64. The company is trading at a premium to Target (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 17.10) while trading at a discount to Costco (46.08).
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Walmart’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings per share implies year-over-year growth of 6.9% and 9.1%, respectively.
Walmart currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.