0856 ET - Walmart is expected to post largely in-line 2Q results next week, but that's not what investors are most focused on. Jefferies analysts say in a research note that shareholder debate remains centered around the retailer's implied back-half guidance, as well as how management frames the business's earnings power beyond the quarterly readout. Walmart management remains constructive on market share gains, e-commerce profitability and private label momentum, the analysts say. "We believe investors underappreciate how tariff-funded price investments, alongside growing advertising and e-commerce profits, can support future comp growth and extend Walmart's competitive advantage," they say.