EX-99.1 2 earningsreleasefy25q2.htm PRESS RELEASE Document

Walmart Reports
Second Quarter Results
Strong revenue growth of 4.8% with operating income growing faster at 8.5%; adjusted operating income up 7.2%1
eCommerce up 21% globally
GAAP EPS of $0.56; Adjusted EPS of $0.671
Company issues guidance for Q3; raises outlook for FY25
BENTONVILLE, Ark., August 15, 2024 – Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announces second quarter results with strong growth in revenue and operating income. Globally, eCommerce penetration is higher across all segments. Walmart U.S. comp sales up 4.2%2. Looking ahead, the Company issues guidance for Q3 and raises its outlook for FY25. For Q3, net sales are expected to grow 3.25% to 4.25% and operating income to grow 3.0% to 4.5% in constant currency (“cc”)1. For FY25, net sales are expected to grow 3.75% to 4.75% and adjusted operating income to grow 6.5% to 8.0% cc.
Our team delivered another strong quarter. They work hard every day to help our customers and members save time and money. Each part of our business is growing – store and club sales are up, eCommerce is compounding as we layer on pickup and even faster growth in delivery as our speed improves. Our newer businesses like marketplace, advertising, and membership, are also contributing, diversifying our profits and reinforcing the resilience of our business model.”

Doug McMillon
President and CEO, Walmart

Second Quarter Highlights
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Consolidated revenue of $169.3 billion, up 4.8%, or 5.0% (cc)1
Consolidated gross margin rate up 43 bps, led by Walmart U.S. and Walmart International
Consolidated operating income up $0.6 billion, or 8.5%; adjusted operating income up 7.2%1 , due to higher gross margins and growth in membership income; also benefited from reduced eCommerce losses
ROA at 6.4%, ROI at 15.1%1, up 230 bps
Global eCommerce sales grew 21%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and marketplace
Global advertising business3 grew 26%, including 30% for Walmart Connect in the U.S.
Adjusted EPS1 of $0.67 excludes the effect, net of tax, from a net loss of $0.11 on equity and other investments
Global inventory down 2.0%, including a decrease of 2.6% for Walmart U.S.; in-stock levels healthy
Bob Moritz, retired chair of PwC, to join Walmart Inc. Board of Directors
1 See additional information at the end of the release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 26th, 2024 compared to the 13-week period ended July 28th, 2023, and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
3 Our global advertising business is recorded in either net sales or as a reduction to cost of sales, depending on the nature of the advertising arrangement.
“cc” - constant currency



Key Financial Metrics

Dollars in billions, except per share data. Dollar and percentage changes
may not recalculate due to rounding. Charts may not be to scale.


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Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents of $8.8 billion
Total debt of $47.0 billion3
Operating cash flow of $16.4 billion, a decrease of $1.8 billion
Free cash flow of $5.9 billion2, a decrease of $3.1 billion
Repurchased 33.4 million shares4 YTD, or $2.1 billion
Inventory of $55.6 billion, a decrease of $1.1 billion
1Comparison period per-share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 23, 2024 stock split.
2See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
3Debt includes short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, finance lease obligations due within one year, long-term debt and long-term
finance lease obligations.
4$14.5 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in November 2022.
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Business Highlights
and Strategic Initiatives
Dollars in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.


Walmart U.S.FY’25Q2FY’24Q2Change
Net sales$115.3$110.9$4.54.1%
Comp sales (ex. fuel)2
4.2%6.4%NPNP
Transactions3.6%2.9%NPNP
Average Ticket0.6%3.4%NPNP
eCommerce contribution to comp~300 bps~230 bpsNPNP
Operating income$6.6$6.1$0.57.8%

Walmart U.S.
Sales reflected strength in transaction counts and unit volumes, across both stores and eCommerce channels
Value-convenience proposition continues to resonate with customers and members; share gains across income cohorts primarily driven by upper-income households
Strong momentum in eCommerce with growth of 22%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery
Walmart Connect advertising sales grew 30%; strong growth in advertiser counts, including marketplace sellers
Gross profit rate increased 51 bps; membership income increased; operating expense deleveraged 41 bps
Inventory declined 2.6% while maintaining healthy in-stock levels


Walmart InternationalFY’25Q2FY’24Q2Change
Net sales$29.6$27.6$2.07.1%
Net sales cc1
$29.9$27.6$2.38.3%
Operating income$1.4$1.2$0.214.3%
Operating income cc1
$1.4$1.2$0.215.7%

Walmart International
Balanced sales growth with stores & eCommerce evenly contributing & increased transaction counts & unit volumes
eCommerce sales up 18%, led by store fulfilled pickup & delivery and marketplace; penetration up across markets
Advertising business3 grew 23%, led by Flipkart and Walmex
Strength in food and consumables as well as improved growth in general merchandise
Gross profit rate increased 44 bps due to improved eCommerce margins and growth in higher-margin businesses
Operating income cc1 up 15.7% with strength across markets and benefiting from lower losses in eCommerce

1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 26th, 2024 compared to the 13-week period ended July 28th, 2023, and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
3 Our global advertising business is recorded in either net sales or as a reduction to cost of sales, depending on the nature of the advertising arrangement.
NP - Not provided
cc - constant currency





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Sam’s Club U.S.FY’25Q2FY’24Q2Change
Net sales$22.9$21.8$1.04.7%
Net sales (ex. fuel)$20.0$18.9$1.05.5%
Comp sales (ex. fuel)1
5.2%5.5%NPNP
Transactions6.1%2.9%NPNP
Average Ticket-0.8%2.5%NPNP
eCommerce contribution to comp~230 bps~150 bpsNPNP
Operating income$0.6$0.5$0.111.5%

Sam’s Club U.S.
Strong comp sales, led by food and health & wellness as well as increases in transactions and unit volumes
Gained dollar and unit market share in grocery and general merchandise categories, including apparel and electronics
Growth in eCommerce sales of 22%
Strong growth in membership income, up 14.4%, with record total membership and Plus penetration at quarter end
Gross profit rate increased 22 bps; operating expense deleveraged 26 bps
Inventory declined 1.7% with sustained strong sales and in-stock levels

1 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 26th, 2024 compared to the 13-week period ended July 28th, 2023, and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
NP - Not provided

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Guidance

The following guidance reflects the Company’s expectations for the third quarter and fiscal year 2025 and is provided on a non-GAAP basis as the Company cannot predict certain elements that are included in reported GAAP results, such as the changes in fair value of the Company’s equity and other investments. Growth rates reflect an adjusted basis for prior year results.
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Third Quarter
The Company’s fiscal third quarter guidance is based on the following FY24 Q3 figures: Net Sales: $159.4 billion, operating income: $6.2 billion, and adjusted EPS1: $0.51. Guidance contemplates the impact of timing of festive events in the Company’s international segment and the timing of planned expenses.
MetricQ3
Consolidated net sales (cc)Increase 3.25% to 4.25%
Consolidated operating income (cc)Increase 3.0% to 4.5%
Adjusted EPS$0.51 to $0.52
Fiscal Year 2025
The Company’s fiscal year guidance is based on the following FY24 figures: Net sales: $642.6 billion, adjusted operating income1: $27.1 billion, and adjusted EPS1: $2.22. The Company’s full year guidance assumes a generally stable consumer and continued pressure from its mix of products and formats globally.
MetricFY 2025 (updated)FY 2025 (original)
Consolidated net sales (cc)Increase 3.75% to 4.75%Increase 3.0% to 4.0%
Consolidated adj. operating income (cc)Increase 6.5% to 8.0%Increase 4.0% to 6.0%
Interest, netIncrease approximately $100MIncrease approximately $100M to $200M
Effective tax rateLower-end of original guidanceApproximately 25.0% to 26.0%
Non-controlling interestUnchanged from original guidanceRelatively flat
Adjusted EPS$2.35 to $2.43$2.23 to $2.37
Capital expendituresUnchanged from original guidanceApproximately 3.0% to 3.5% of net sales
1 For relevant reconciliations, see Q3 FY24 and Q4 FY24 earnings releases furnished on Form 8-K on November 16, 2023 and February 20, 2024, respectively. Per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 23, 2024 stock split.
cc - constant currency
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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 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 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.

Investor Relations contact: Steph Wissink – ir@walmart.com
Media Relations contact: Molly Blakeman – (800) 331-0085
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release and related management commentary contains statements or may include or may incorporate by reference Walmart management’s guidance regarding adjusted earnings per share, consolidated net sales, consolidated operating income and consolidated adjusted operating income, consolidated operating expense, net interest expenses, non-controlling interest, capital expenditures, share repurchases, Walmart’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, and comparable sales, among other items. Walmart believes such statements may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead express our estimates or expectations for our consolidated, or one of our segment's or business’, economic performance or results of operations for future periods or as of future dates or events or developments that may occur in the future or discuss our plans, objectives or goals. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of these forward-looking statements as a result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not being realized or other risks, uncertainties and factors including: capital markets and business conditions; trends and events around the world and in the markets in which we operate; currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; changes in the size of various markets, including eCommerce markets; unemployment levels; inflation or deflation, generally and in particular product categories; consumer confidence, disposable income, credit availability, spending levels, shopping patterns, debt levels and demand for certain merchandise; the effectiveness of the implementation and operation of our strategies, plans, programs and initiatives; unexpected changes in our objectives and plans; the impact of acquisitions, investments, divestitures and other strategic decisions; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; changes in the trading prices or fair value of certain equity investments we hold; initiatives of competitors, competitors' entry into and expansion in our markets, and competitive pressures; customer traffic and average transactions in our stores and clubs and on our eCommerce websites; the mix of merchandise we sell, the cost of goods we sell and the shrinkage we experience; our gross profit margins; the financial performance of Walmart and each of its segments, including the amounts of our cash flow during various periods; the amount of our net sales and operating expenses denominated in the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies; commodity prices and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel; challenges with our supply chain, including disruptions and issues relating to inventory management; disruptions in seasonal buying patterns; the availability of goods from suppliers and the cost of goods acquired from suppliers; our ability to respond to changing trends in consumer shopping habits; consumer acceptance of and response to our stores, clubs, eCommerce platforms, programs, merchandise offerings and delivery methods; cyber security events affecting us and related costs and impact to the business; developments in, outcomes of, and costs incurred in legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party or are subject, and the liabilities, obligations and expenses, if any, that we may incur in connection therewith; casualty and accident related costs and insurance costs; the turnover in our workforce and labor costs, including healthcare and other benefit costs; our effective tax rate and the factors affecting our effective tax rate, including assessments of certain tax contingencies, valuation allowances, changes in law, administrative audit outcomes, impact of discrete items and the mix of earnings between the U.S. and Walmart's international operations; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations and changes in tax rates including the enactment of laws and the adoption and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations; the imposition of new taxes on imports, new tariffs and changes in existing tariff rates; the imposition of new trade restrictions and changes in existing trade restrictions; adoption or creation of new, and modification of existing, governmental policies, programs, initiatives and actions in the markets in which Walmart operates and elsewhere and actions with respect to such policies, programs and initiatives; changes in accounting estimates or judgments; the level of public assistance payments; natural disasters, changes in climate, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events; and changes in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC discusses other risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement in the release and related management commentary. We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this release. Walmart cannot assure you that the results reflected in or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects for or on our operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made today are as of the date of this release. Walmart undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Walmart Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
July 31,July 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)20242023Percent Change20242023Percent Change
Revenues:
Net sales$167,767 $160,280 4.7 %$327,705 $311,284 5.3 %
Membership and other income1,568 1,352 16.0 %3,138 2,649 18.5 %
Total revenues169,335 161,632 4.8 %330,843 313,933 5.4 %
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales126,810 121,850 4.1 %248,241 237,134 4.7 %
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses34,585 32,466 6.5 %67,821 63,243 7.2 %
Operating income7,940 7,316 8.5 %14,781 13,556 9.0 %
Interest:
Debt557 543 2.6 %1,154 1,111 3.9 %
Finance lease obligations122 99 23.2 %239 195 22.6 %
Interest income(114)(148)(23.0)%(228)(255)(10.6)%
Interest, net565 494 14.4 %1,165 1,051 10.8 %
Other (gains) and losses1,162 (3,905)NM368 (910)NM
Income before income taxes6,213 10,727 (42.1)%13,248 13,415 (1.2)%
Provision for income taxes1,502 2,674 (43.8)%3,230 3,466 (6.8)%
Consolidated net income4,711 8,053 (41.5)%10,018 9,949 0.7 %
Consolidated net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(210)(162)29.6 %(413)(385)7.3 %
Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart$4,501 $7,891 (43.0)%$9,605 $9,564 0.4 %
Net income per common share:
Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart$0.56 $0.98 (42.9)%$1.19 $1.18 0.8 %
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart$0.56 $0.97 (42.3)%$1.19 $1.18 0.8 %
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic8,044 8,079 8,048 8,081 
Diluted8,081 8,108 8,082 8,110 
Dividends declared per common share$— $— $0.83 $0.76 

NM = Not Meaningful

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Walmart Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
July 31,January 31,July 31,
(Amounts in millions)202420242023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$8,811 $9,867 $13,888 
Receivables, net8,650 8,796 7,891 
Inventories55,611 54,892 56,722 
Prepaid expenses and other3,438 3,322 3,531 
Total current assets76,510 76,877 82,032 
Property and equipment, net113,818 110,810 104,733 
Operating lease right-of-use assets13,579 13,673 13,710 
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net6,341 5,855 5,552 
Goodwill27,930 28,113 28,268 
Other long-term assets16,262 17,071 20,826 
Total assets$254,440 $252,399 $255,121 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST, AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$3,195 $878 $4,546 
Accounts payable56,716 56,812 56,576 
Dividends payable3,343 — 3,067 
Accrued liabilities27,656 28,759 29,239 
Accrued income taxes576 307 770 
Long-term debt due within one year1,495 3,447 2,897 
Operating lease obligations due within one year1,493 1,487 1,472 
Finance lease obligations due within one year786 725 653 
Total current liabilities95,260 92,415 99,220 
Long-term debt35,364 36,132 36,806 
Long-term operating lease obligations12,811 12,943 12,978 
Long-term finance lease obligations6,161 5,709 5,449 
Deferred income taxes and other14,072 14,629 15,109 
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest207 222 232 
Equity:
Common stock803 805 808 
Capital in excess of par value5,010 4,544 4,096 
Retained earnings90,788 89,814 85,470 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(12,178)(11,302)(10,818)
Total Walmart shareholders’ equity84,423 83,861 79,556 
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest6,142 6,488 5,771 
Total equity90,565 90,349 85,327 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and equity$254,440 $252,399 $255,121 








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Walmart Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
July 31,
(Amounts in millions)20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income$10,018 $9,949 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization6,339 5,750 
Investment (gains) and losses, net519 (773)
Deferred income taxes(244)436 
Other operating activities866 849 
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables, net80 115 
Inventories(1,234)222 
Accounts payable1,166 2,999 
Accrued liabilities(1,410)(1,368)
Accrued income taxes257 22 
Net cash provided by operating activities16,357 18,201 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment(10,507)(9,216)
Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment292 133 
Proceeds from disposal of certain operations135 
Other investing activities84 (961)
Net cash used in investing activities(10,128)(9,909)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in short-term borrowings2,315 4,181 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt— 4,967 
Repayments of long-term debt(2,817)(4,063)
Dividends paid(3,336)(3,072)
Purchase of Company stock(2,072)(1,171)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest(12)(214)
Sale of subsidiary stock29 697 
Purchase of noncontrolling interest— (3,462)
Other financing activities(1,052)(1,172)
Net cash used in financing activities(6,945)(3,309)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(340)147 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1,056)5,130 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year9,935 8,841 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$8,879 $13,971 





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Walmart Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)

Net sales and operating income
Net SalesOperating Income
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
July 31,July 31,
(dollars in millions)20242023Percent Change20242023Percent Change
Walmart U.S.$115,347 $110,854 4.1 %$6,591 $6,114 7.8 %
Walmart International29,567 27,596 7.1 %1,360 1,190 14.3 %
Sam’s Club22,853 21,830 4.7 %581 521 11.5 %
Corporate and support— — — (592)(509)16.3 %
Consolidated$167,767 $160,280 4.7 %$7,940 $7,316 8.5 %



U.S. comparable sales results
 With FuelWithout FuelFuel Impact
 13 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended
7/26/20247/28/20237/26/20247/28/20237/26/20247/28/2023
Walmart U.S.4.2 %6.1 %4.2 %6.4 %0.0 %-0.3 %
Sam’s Club4.6 %-0.2 %5.2 %5.5 %-0.6 %-5.7 %
Total U.S.4.3 %5.0 %4.3 %6.3 %0.0 %-1.3 %
Comparable sales is a metric that indicates the performance of our existing stores and clubs by measuring the change in sales for such stores and clubs, and it is important to review in conjunction with the company’s financial results reported in accordance with GAAP. Walmart's definition of comparable sales includes sales from stores and clubs open for the previous 12 months, including remodels, relocations, expansions and conversions, as well as eCommerce sales. Comparable sales excluding fuel is also an important, separate metric that indicates the performance of our existing stores and clubs without considering fuel, which is volatile and unpredictable. Other companies in our industry may calculate comparable sales differently, limiting the comparability of the metric.
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Walmart Inc.
Reconciliations of and Other Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

The following information provides reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in the press release to which this reconciliation is attached to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company has provided the non-GAAP financial information presented in the press release, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the press release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the press release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.
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 changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period's currency exchange rates and the comparable prior year period's currency exchange rates. Additionally, no currency exchange rate fluctuations are calculated for non-USD acquisitions until owned for 12 months.
Throughout our discussion, we refer to the results of this calculation as the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations. When we refer to constant currency operating results, this means operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations.
The table below reflects the calculation of constant currency for total revenues, net sales and operating income for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024.
Three Months Ended July 31, 2024Six Months Ended July 31, 2024
Walmart InternationalConsolidatedWalmart InternationalConsolidated
(Dollars in millions)2024
Percent Change1
2024
Percent Change1
2024
Percent Change1
2024
Percent Change1
Total revenues:
As reported$29,938 7.1 %$169,335 4.8 %$60,155 9.6 %$330,843 5.4 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations324 N/A324 N/A(63)N/A(63)N/A
Total revenues (cc)$30,262 8.3 %$169,659 5.0 %$60,092 9.4 %$330,780 5.4 %
Net sales:
As reported$29,567 7.1 %$167,767 4.7 %$59,400 9.6 %$327,705 5.3 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations317 N/A317 N/A(68)N/A(68)N/A
Net sales (cc)$29,884 8.3 %$168,084 4.9 %$59,332 9.5 %$327,637 5.3 %
Operating income:
As reported$1,360 14.3 %$7,940 8.5 %$2,893 22.9 %$14,781 9.0 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations17 N/A17 N/A(35)N/A(35)N/A
Operating income (cc)$1,377 15.7 %$7,957 8.8 %$2,858 21.4 %$14,746 8.8 %
1 Change versus prior year comparable period reported results.
N/A - Not applicable


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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 meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, adjusted operating income affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance as compared with that of the prior year.
When we refer to adjusted operating income in constant currency, this means adjusted operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations. The tables below reflect the calculation of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024.
Three Months Ended July 31,
Consolidated
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Operating income:
Operating income, as reported$7,940 $7,316 
Incremental opioid settlement expense1
— 93 
Adjusted operating income$7,940 $7,409 
Percent change3
7.2 %NP
Currency exchange rate fluctuations17 — 
Adjusted operating income, constant currency$7,957 $7,409 
Percent change3
7.4 %NP
Six Months Ended July 31,
Consolidated
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Operating income:
Operating income, as reported$14,781 $13,556 
Business reorganization charges2
255 — 
Incremental opioid settlement expense1
— 93 
Adjusted operating income$15,036 $13,649 
Percent change3
10.2 %NP
Currency exchange rate fluctuations(35)— 
Adjusted operating income, constant currency$15,001 $13,649 
Percent change3
9.9 %NP
1Incremental opioid settlement expense recorded in Corporate and support.
2Business reorganization charges primarily relate to expenses incurred in connection with strategic decisions made in the Walmart U.S. segment, as well as incremental business reorganization expenses recorded in Corporate and support.
3Change versus prior year comparable period.
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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 $16.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2024, which represents a decrease of $1.8 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to timing of certain payments and increased inventory purchases, partially offset by an increase in cash provided by operating income. Free cash flow for the six months ended July 31, 2024 was $5.9 billion, which represents a decrease of $3.1 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in free cash flow was due to the decrease in net cash provided by operating activities described above and an increase of $1.3 billion in capital expenditures to support our investment strategy.
Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes, however, that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
Additionally, Walmart’s definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Although other companies report their free cash flow, numerous methods may exist for calculating a company’s free cash flow. As a result, the method used by Walmart’s management to calculate our free cash flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow.
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 information regarding net cash used in investing activities and net cash used in financing activities.
Six Months Ended
 July 31,
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Net cash provided by operating activities$16,357 $18,201 
Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures)(10,507)(9,216)
Free cash flow$5,850 $8,985 
Net cash used in investing activities1
$(10,128)$(9,909)
Net cash used in financing activities(6,945)(3,309)
1 "Net cash used in investing activities" includes payments for property and equipment, which is also included in our computation of free cash flow.

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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 with GAAP (EPS), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, Adjusted EPS affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance with that of the prior year.
We adjust for the unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments each quarter because although the investments are strategic decisions for our retail operations, management’s measurement of each strategy is primarily focused on the operational results rather than the fair value of such investments. Additionally, management does not forecast changes in the fair value of its equity and other investments. Accordingly, management adjusts EPS each quarter for the unrealized and realized gains and losses related to those investments.
Tax impacts are calculated based on the nature of the item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rates in effect for relevant jurisdictions. NCI impacts are based on the ownership percentages of our noncontrolling interests, where applicable.
We have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 by adjusting EPS for the following:
1.unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments; and
2.business reorganization charges, primarily related to expenses incurred in connection with strategic decisions made in the Walmart U.S. segment, as well as incremental business reorganization expenses recorded in Corporate and support.
Three Months Ended July 31, 2024
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$0.56

Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact2
NCI ImpactNet Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments$0.14$(0.03)$—$0.11
Adjusted EPS$0.67
Six Months Ended July 31, 20241
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$1.19

Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact2
NCI ImpactNet Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments$0.06$—$—$0.06
Business reorganization charges0.03(0.01)0.02
Net adjustments$0.08
Adjusted EPS$1.27
1 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding. Additionally, the individual components in the tables above may include immaterial rounding.
2 The reported effective tax rate was 24.2% and 24.4% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 24.2% for both the three and six months ended July 31, 2024.







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As previously disclosed in our second quarter ended July 31, 2023 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) unrealized and realized gains and losses on the company’s equity and other investments; and (2) incremental opioid settlement expense.
Three Months Ended July 31, 20231
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$0.97
Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact2
NCI ImpactNet Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments$(0.48)$0.11$—$(0.37)
Incremental opioid settlement expense0.010.01
Net adjustments$(0.36)
Adjusted EPS$0.61
Six Months Ended July 31, 20231,3
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$1.18
Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact2
NCI ImpactNet Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments$(0.10)$0.01$—$(0.09)
Incremental opioid settlement expense0.010.01
Net adjustments$(0.08)
Adjusted EPS$1.10
1 Individual components in the accompanying table may include immaterial rounding, including per-share amounts retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 23, 2024 stock split.
2 The reported effective tax rate was 24.9% and 25.8% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 25.8% and 26.1% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023.
3 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding.
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Return on investment
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 measure. Management believes ROI is a meaningful metric to share with investors because it helps investors assess how effectively Walmart is deploying its assets. Trends in ROI can fluctuate over time as management balances long-term strategic initiatives with possible short-term impacts.
Our calculation of ROI is considered a non-GAAP financial measure because we calculate ROI using financial measures that exclude and include amounts that are included and excluded in ROA, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. ROA is consolidated net income for the period divided by average total assets for the period. We define ROI as operating income plus interest income, depreciation and amortization, and rent expense for the trailing 12 months divided by average invested capital during that period. We consider average invested capital to be the average of our beginning and ending total assets, plus average accumulated depreciation and amortization, less average accounts payable and average accrued liabilities for that period. Although ROI is a standard financial measure, numerous methods exist for calculating a company's ROI. As a result, the method used by management to calculate our ROI may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their ROI.
ROA was 6.4 percent and 5.6 percent for the trailing twelve months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in ROA was primarily due to an increase in consolidated net income during the trailing 12 month period, as a result of higher operating income partially offset by changes in the fair value of our equity and other investments. ROI was 15.1 percent and 12.8 percent for the trailing 12 months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in ROI was the result of an increase in operating income, primarily due to lapping opioid legal charges as well as business reorganization and restructuring charges incurred in the comparative trailing 12 months, as well as improvements in business performance, partially offset by an increase in average invested capital primarily due to higher purchases of property and equipment.



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The calculation of ROA and ROI, along with a reconciliation of ROI to the calculation of ROA, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is as follows:
CALCULATION OF RETURN ON ASSETS
Trailing Twelve Months Ending
July 31,
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Numerator
Consolidated net income$16,339 $13,991 
Denominator
Average total assets1
254,781 251,160 
Return on assets (ROA)6.4 %5.6 %
CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Trailing Twelve Months Ending
July 31,
(Dollars in millions)20242023
Numerator
Operating income$28,237 $21,812 
+ Interest income519 442 
+ Depreciation and amortization12,440 11,318 
+ Rent2,306 2,284 
ROI operating income$43,502 $35,856 
Denominator
Average total assets1
$254,781 $251,160 
'+ Average accumulated depreciation and amortization1
118,077 110,921 
'- Average accounts payable1
56,646 55,384 
'- Average accrued liabilities1
28,448 26,541 
Average invested capital$287,764 $280,156 
Return on investment (ROI)15.1 %12.8 %
July 31,
Certain Balance Sheet Data202420232022
Total assets$254,440 $255,121 $247,199 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization120,275 115,878 105,963 
Accounts payable56,716 56,576 54,191 
Accrued liabilities27,656 29,239 23,843 
1 The average is based on the addition of the account balance at the end of the current period to the account balance at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2.
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