Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect

Walmart will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings Thursday .

Wall Street expects the retailer's earnings and revenue will be higher year over year.

The retailer has outperformed Target over the past year, leaning on grocery sales and a reputation for low prices.

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