Walmart reports revenue of 2.5%, up 4.0% in constant currency (cc) with operating income growing of 4.3%, or 3.0% adjusted (cc)

eCommerce up 22% globally

GAAP EPS of $0.56; Adjusted EPS of $0.61

Company issues net sales guidance for Q2; reiterates outlook for FY26

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025-- 

Walmart Inc. $(WMT)$:

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First Quarter Highlights:

   -- Revenue of $165.6 billion, up 2.5%, or 4.0% (cc) ; includes 100 bps 
      headwind from lapping leap day 
 
   -- Global eCommerce sales grew 22%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery 
      and marketplace 
 
   -- Global advertising business grew 50%, including VIZIO; Walmart Connect in 
      the U.S. up 31% 
 
   -- Membership and other income up 3.7%, including 14.8% growth in membership 
      income 
 
   -- Gross margin rate up 12 bps, led by Walmart U.S. 
 
   -- Operating income up $0.3 billion, or 4.3% , adjusted up 3.0% (cc) due to 
      higher gross margins and growth in membership income; also benefited from 
      improved economics in eCommerce; includes 250 bps headwind from lapping 
      leap day 
 
   -- Adjusted EPS of $0.61 excludes the effect, net of tax, of a net loss of 
      $0.05 on equity and other investments 
 
   -- ROA at 7.5%; ROI at 15.3%, up 30 bps 
 
   -- Walmart raises $4 billion in long-term debt for general corporate 
      purposes at favorable rates 

The company will hold a live conference call with the investment community at 7 a.m. CST Thursday, May 15th, 2025, to discuss the company's first quarter earnings results for fiscal year 2026. The event will be webcast live and is accessible by visiting https://corporate.walmart.com/news/events and selecting the First Quarter Earnings Release event. The webcast will be archived and available on the company website.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/Walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/Walmart.

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    CONTACT:    Investor Relations Contacts 

Steph Wissink

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

ir@walmart.com

Kary Brunner

Sr. Director, Investor Relations

Media Relations Contact

Molly Blakeman

Group Director, Global Communications

800-331-0085

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May 15, 2025 07:06 ET (11:06 GMT)