Walmart Inc. · NASDAQ:WMT

Walmart — Q2 FY27 Earnings Presentation

37 slides from Walmart's earnings presentation, Aug 20, 2026

  1. Slide 1: Walmart Q2 FY27 Financial presentation

    Walmart Q2 FY27 Financial presentation

  2. Slide 2: Guidance

    Third quarter Guidance The Company’s third quarter fiscal 2027 guidance is based on the following Q3 FY26 figures: Net sales: $177.8 billion, adjusted operating income1: $7.3 billion, and adjusted EPS1: $0.62. Consolidated metric Q3 FY27 The following guidance reflects the Company’s expectations as

  3. Slide 3: Total revenues

    Total revenues Total revenues (cc)1 $186.4 billion, up +5.1% Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding. • Total revenues grew 5.9% to $187.9 $190.7 $187.9 billion, up 5.1% (cc)1 excluding a $1.5 billion impact from currency $179.5 fluctuations $177.4 $1

  4. Slide 4: Gross profit rate

    Gross profit rate Gross profit rate +96 bps to 25.4% • Led by Walmart U.S., primarily 25.4% driven by tariff refunds, partially offset by price investments and higher fuel costs in distribution and fulfillment 24.5% 24.2% 24.3% • Improvements also reflect favorable business mix led by 24.0% global a

  5. Slide 5: Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales

    Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales1, +40 bps to 21.4% Operating expenses as a Adjusted operating expenses as • Operating expenses on a reported percentage of net sales a percentage of net sales1 basis deleveraged 11 bps, primarily

  6. Slide 6: Operating income

    Operating income Adjusted operating income (cc)1 of $9.2 billion, up +17.4% Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Operating income Adjusted operating income (cc)1 • Reported operating income $9.4 $9.2 increased +28.8% relative to $8.7 $8.6 +5.9% ne

  7. Slide 7: EPS

    EPS Adjusted EPS1 of $0.81, up 19.1% EPS Adjusted EPS1 $0.88 $0.80 $0.81 $0.77 • Adjusted EPS1 of $0.81; an $0.74 $0.67 $0.68 $0.66 increase of 19.1% $0.62 $0.53 • Adjusted EPS1 excludes the effects, net of tax, from a net loss of $0.12 on equity and other investments and a net benefit of $0.11 from

  8. Slide 8: Cash flow

    Cash flow Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Operating cash flow Free cash flow1 • Operating cash flow up $1.4 $41.6 billion primarily due to an $14.9 increase in cash provided by operating income, partially $8.8 offset by the timing of inventor

  9. Slide 9: Returns to shareholders

    Returns to shareholders Dividends and share repurchases Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar amounts may not recalculate due to rounding. $3.0 • Share repurchases during the $2.1 quarter totaled $3.0 billion $1.6 representing 25.7 million $1.1 shares, at an average price of $0.8 $117.61 per

  10. Slide 10: Returns

    Returns Return on assets (ROA) Return on investment (ROI)1 8.3% 8.4% 8.4% • ROI1 at 15.4% 8.2% 15.4% 8.0% 15.1% 15.1% • ROI increased 30 bps primarily driven 14.8% 14.9% by an increase in operating income from improved business performance • Offset by an increase in average invested capital due to h

  11. Slide 11: Walmart U.S. revenues

    Walmart U.S. revenues Net sales $125.2 billion, +3.5%; eCommerce +24% • Sales reflected continued strong momentum in eCommerce and broad-based share gains, partially offset by pharmacy deflation headwind Walmart U.S. comp sales1 • Share gains continued across categories and 4.6% 4.5% 4.6% income tie

  12. Slide 12: Walmart U.S.

    Gross profit $36.8 billion, +9.4% Gross profit rate 29.4%, +158 bps Walmart U.S. • Strong growth reflects a benefit from tariff refunds, partially offset by price investments • Also reflects improved business mix primarily from growth of digital advertising • Partially offset by higher fuel costs im

  13. Slide 13: Walmart U.S. merchandise category performance details

    Walmart U.S. Merchandise category performance details Category Comp Comments • Reflects strong growth in unit volumes and share gains • Food strength in pantry and fresh driven by strong seasonal execution and better-for-you innovation Grocery + mid single-digit • Like-for-like grocery inflation +1.

  14. Slide 14: Walmart US comp sales ex-H&W

    Walmart US comp sales1 ex-H&W FY27 comp reflects headwinds from maximum fair price regulation Walmart U.S. • Q2 Comp sales, ex H&W +3.4%; reflecting steady growth in grocery and GM • Q2 Walmart US total comp +2.6%; reflects ~125 bps headwind from pharmacy deflation and brand-to-generic transfers rel

  15. Slide 15: Walmart International revenues

    Walmart International revenues Net sales (cc)1 $33.7 billion, +7.9% Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Walmart International net sales • Growth in net sales (cc)1 across markets, with strength in eCommerce & stores $35.9 $35.1 $35.2 • eCommerce

  16. Slide 16: Walmart International

    Gross profit $7.5 billion, +12.0% Walmart Gross profit rate 21.4%, -15 bps International • Decrease driven by a discrete trade receivable reserve, price investments and format mix • Partially offset by improved eCommerce margins and business mix changes Opened 206 new stores over last 12 Operating e

  17. Slide 17: Walmex

    Walmex1,2 Net sales (cc): $12.9 billion, +3.2% Comparable sales growth Sales • In Mexico, comp sales grew 1.8%, led by Sam’s Club • eCommerce growth of 16%, driven by 4.4% store-fulfilled delivery • Opened 181 new stores in the past 12 3.3% months, including 23 in the quarter 2.8% 2.7% 1.9% Gross pr

  18. Slide 18: China

    China1 Net sales (cc): $7.0 billion, +20.7% Comparable sales growth Sales • Growth led by strength in eCommerce, +26%; digital mix at 55%, +239 bps vs LY 21.5% • Continued momentum in Sam’s Club, with accelerated growth in Walmart Stores • Opened 11 new clubs in the past 12 months, 13.8% 13.1% inclu

  19. Slide 19: Canada

    Canada1 Net sales (cc): $6.5 billion, +6.0% Comparable sales growth Sales • Double-digit eCommerce growth, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery 7.3% • Growth across all categories with strong 6.1% momentum in food and consumables 5.0% • Launched Walmart+ during the quarter 4.4% 4.0% Gross profit

  20. Slide 20: Sam's Club U.S. revenues

    Sam’s Club U.S. revenues Net sales $25.7 billion, +8.8%, Net sales without fuel +4.5%, eCommerce +26% Sam's Club U.S. comp sales1 • Sales growth led by grocery and general merchandise 8.5% • Comp sales driven by increased transactions and unit volumes; partially offset by ~40 bps pharmacy headwind r

  21. Slide 21: Sam's Club U.S.

    Membership fee and other income +6.0% Sam's Club U.S. • Membership fee revenue +6% driven by increased counts and Plus members • Growth in member counts reflects continued strength among Gen Z and Millennials Gen Z and Millennials drove more than half of new sign-ups, with Plus Gross profit $2.9 bil

  22. Slide 22: Sam's Club U.S. category comparable sales

    Sam’s Club U.S. Category comparable sales Category Comp Comments Fresh / Freezer / Cooler • Driven by produce, floral, fresh meat, prepared foods, +mid single-digit and bakery, partially offset by cooler Grocery and Beverage Grocery • Led by drinks, dry grocery, and snacks + mid single-digit Select

  23. Slide 23: Forward-looking statements

    Forward-looking statements This presentation and related management commentary contains statements that may be "forward-looking statements" as defined in, and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Ex

  24. Slide 24: Non-GAAP measures – ROI

    Non-GAAP measures – ROI We include return on assets ("ROA") and return on investment (“ROI”) as metrics to assess our return on capital. ROA is the most directly comparable measure based on our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, while ROI is considered a non-GAAP financial measu

  25. Slide 25: Non-GAAP measures – ROI (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – ROI (cont.) The calculation of ROA and ROI, along with a reconciliation of ROI to the calculation of ROA, is as follows: CALCULATION OF RETURN ON ASSETS Trailing Twelve Months Ended Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31, Apr 30, Jul 31, (Dollars in millions) 2025 2025 2026 2026 2026 Numerator C

  26. Slide 26: Non-GAAP measures – ROI (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – ROI (cont.) The calculation of ROA and ROI, along with a reconciliation of ROI to the calculation of ROA, is as follows: CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT Trailing Twelve Months Ended Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31, Apr 30, Jul 31, (Dollars in millions) 2025 2025 2026 2026 2026 Numerat

  27. Slide 27: Non-GAAP measures – free cash flow

    Non-GAAP measures – free cash flow We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities in a period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period. Net cash provided by operating activities was $19.7 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2026, which represents an

  28. Slide 28: Non-GAAP measures – free cash flow (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – free cash flow (cont.) The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, which we believe to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to free cash flow, as well as informati

  29. Slide 29: Non-GAAP measures – constant currency

    Non-GAAP measures – constant currency In discussing our operating results, the term currency exchange rates refers to the currency exchange rates we use to convert the operating results for countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars. We calculate the effect of c

  30. Slide 30: Non-GAAP measures – constant currency (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – constant currency (cont.) The table below reflects the calculation of constant currency for total revenues, net sales and operating income for the trailing five quarters. Three Months Ended Consolidated (Dollars in millions) Q2 FY26 Q3 FY26 Q4 FY26 Q1 FY27 Q2 FY27 Total revenues:

  31. Slide 31: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain charges included in operating, selling, general and administrative expens

  32. Slide 32: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted operating income

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted operating income Adjusted operating income is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain charges included in operating income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that adjusted operating income is a meanin

  33. Slide 33: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted operating income (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted operating income (cont.) The table below reflects the calculation of adjusted operating income for the three months ended July 31, 2026 and July 31, 2025 for the Sam's Club U.S. segment. Three Months Ended Sam's Club U.S. Including Fuel Excluding Fuel (Dollars in million

  34. Slide 34: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EPS

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EPS Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart (adjusted EPS) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain amounts included in the diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart calculated in accordance

  35. Slide 35: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EPS (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EPS (cont.) Percent Three Months Ended April 30, 2026 Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 Change Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $0.67 $0.56 +19.6% Pre-Tax Tax NCI Net Pre-Tax Tax NCI Net Adjustments: Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Unreali

  36. Slide 36: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EPS (cont.)

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EPS (cont.) Percent Three Months Ended October 31, 2025 Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 Change Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $0.77 $0.57 +35.1% Pre-Tax Tax NCI Net Pre-Tax Tax NCI Net Adjustments: Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Unr

  37. Slide 37: Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin

    Non-GAAP measures – adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin The calculation of net income margin and adjusted EBITDA margin, along with a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA margin to the calculation of net income margin, is as follows: We include net income and net income margin, which are calcula

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