# Walmart flags over 100-bps Q3 sales hit from Flipkart shift

2026-08-21T19:36:58+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Walmart has said it expects a more than 100-basis-point hit to its third-quarter sales growth because of Flipkart shifting its flagship Big Billion Days sale event to the fourth quarter. The US retail giant, which follows a February-January fiscal year, made the disclosure in its quarterly earnings commentary, noting that the change in timing of the event would weigh on the October-December period. In the second quarter ended July 31, India remained a key growth driver for Walmart's International Business, the company said without giving a separate break-up for Flipkart. The Big Billion Days sale, typically held in the third quarter, was moved to the fourth quarter this year, which will distort year-on-year comparisons. Walmart did not quantify the exact dollar impact but said the shift would be a significant factor in the Q3 sales performance. Investors will watch for the company's Q3 results, due later this year, for the full effect of the calendar change.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The shift of Flipkart's flagship sale is a calendar quirk, not a business setback. Walmart's warning signals how dependent Flipkart has become on a single event for quarterly momentum. Rival Amazon's Great Indian Festival will test whether Flipkart can retain market share without the usual timing advantage. The next signal: Walmart's Q3 earnings in November, which will show the actual dollar impact.

## Coverage

- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/walmart-expects-over-100-bps-hit-in-q3-sales-from-flipkart-shifting-of-big-billion-days-sales-11942584#publisher=newsstand>
  Straightforward reporting of Walmart's disclosure without added framing or commentary.

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