Walmart Bundles Two Memberships for $120 a Year—How Much Do Shoppers Need to Spend to Save?

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Walmart (WMT) launched a $120 annual membership bundling Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus, saving customers $98. The bundle includes free delivery, streaming, cashback, and fuel discounts. Membership revenue growth contrasts with slower core sales. Q2 2026 revenue was $186.1B, net income $6.37B. WMT shares rose 1.36% on the announcement.

Walmart introduced a combined membership for Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus, priced at $120/year. The membership offers benefits like free delivery, streaming services, and gas savings. Walmart aims to drive sales through convenience as consumers face high prices. Sam's Club reported a 26% increase in e-commerce sales and $25.7B in net sales for Q2. Walmart's membership revenue grew 17% globally in Q2.

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