Sales were $101.6 billion, a 10.4 percent increase from $92 billion in the year-ago period. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected sales of $101.9 billion. Total revenue, which includes membership and other income was $102.7 billion.
Wal-Mart's 2Q profit rises 17 percent
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The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer says net income was $3.45 billion, or 87 cents per share, in the three-month period ended July 31. That compares with $2.95 billion, or 72 cents per share, in the year-ago period.
