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Before the opening bell on Thursday, Walmart (WMT - Free Report) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The mega-retailer’s outlook was, however, disappointing as it warned of slower sales growth after a bumper year. This pushed Walmart's shares down 6.5%.

Investors seeking to buy the dip could consider ETFs that hold the highest allocation to the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer. These include Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP - Free Report), Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC - Free Report), Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA - Free Report), VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH - Free Report), and iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF (IEDI - Free Report).

Walmart’s Earnings in Focus

Earnings per share were 66 cents, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and improving 10% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues rose 5.3% year-over-year to $182.6 billion and topped the consensus mark of $179.6 billion. U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6% year-over-year. Notably, e-commerce sales rose 16% globally, led by in-store pickup and delivery, as well as its advertising platform and online marketplace.

The mega-retailer issued guidance for the first quarter of 2026 and the fiscal year. It expects revenues to grow 3%-4% to $159.9 billion in the fiscal first quarter and earnings per share of 57-58 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $166.69 billion for revenues and 64 cents for earnings per share.

For fiscal 2026, Walmart expects revenues to grow 3%-4% to $674.5 billion, and earnings per share in the range of $2.50-$2.60. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $679.4 billion for revenues and $2.48 for earnings per share.

Below, we have shared details on the ETFs mentioned previously.

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP - Free Report)

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund targets the broad consumer staples space and follows the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index. It holds about 38 securities in its basket, with Walmart taking the second spot at 10.8%. The fund has the largest allocation in consumer staples distribution & retail at 32.6%, while household products, beverages, and food products account for a double-digit allocation each.

The fund is the most popular consumer staples ETF, with AUM of $17 billion and an average daily volume of 9 million shares. The ETF charges 8 bps in fees per year, and it has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Medium risk outlook.

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC - Free Report)

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF also targets the broad consumer staples space by tracking the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index. It holds 103 stocks in its basket, with Walmart occupying the second position, with a 13.6% allocation.

The ETF manages a $7.4 billion asset base, and it charges a fee of 9 bps per year. The fund trades in a good average volume of around 108,000 shares per day, and it has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Medium risk outlook.

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA - Free Report)

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF offers broad exposure to the consumer staples sector by tracking the MSCI USA IMI Consumer Staples Index, and it holds 105 stocks in its basket. Of these, Walmart takes the top spot with a 13.5% share.

The ETF has amassed $1.3 billion in its asset base while trading in a good volume of around 119,000 shares a day, on average. The ETF charges 8 bps in annual fees from investors, and it has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Medium risk outlook.

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH - Free Report)

The VanEck Vectors Retail ETF provides exposure to the 26 largest retail firms by tracking the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index, which measures the performance of the companies involved in retail distribution, wholesalers, online, direct mail, and TV retailers, multi-line retailers, specialty retailers and food, and other staples retailers. Walmart takes the second spot with a 9.4% share.

The ETF has amassed $242.3 million in its asset base, and it charges 35 bps in annual fees. It trades in a lower volume of 5,000 shares a day on average. Additionally, the ETF has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Medium risk outlook.

iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF (IEDI - Free Report)

The iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF is an actively managed ETF that provides exposure to U.S. companies with a focus on consumer spending and consumer goods. It holds 178 stocks in its basket, with Walmart occupying the fourth position at 8.7% share.

The ETF has accumulated $34.4 million in its asset base, and it charges 18 bps in fees per year. Volume is paltry for the fund, as it exchanges 6,000 shares a day, on average.

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