It has been unveiled in a recent report that the world’s largest retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) has however succeeded in raising its income in the second-quarter this year. It has but failed in meeting analysts’ expectations.

While the company was being hoped to show huge profits by its sales in the second-quarter and with low prices, Wal-Mart but failed to stand on their expectations. The company’s stock has therefore been brought down by 3.2%.

It has been found that the same was some $72.05 at 7:34 a. m. the last day. Though, its net revenue was 5.7%. As per the findings, the data is signifying that low-priced products are only chosen to be bought by low-income shoppers.

On one hand, analysts like Colin McGranahan from Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. in New York have been saying that expectations were really high and the company has disappointed them with its decent operating momentum. The company says that the profit has risen from$1.09 the previous year to $1.18 a share this year.

Also, it affirms that the net income for the whole year would be $4.83 to $4.93 up from $4.72 to $4.92 previously. Mike Duke, Chief Executive Officer, adds, “Walmart’s low prices drive greater customer loyalty”.