Walmart (WMT) official guidance
Walmart (WMT) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.
See the full Filings Intelligence suiteWMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
2 metrics1 raised1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC4%maintained
We now expect slightly higher CapEx for the year at approximately 4% of annual net sales.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC4%raised +14.3%
| Capital expenditures | Approximately 3.5% of net sales | Unchanged | Approximately 4.0% of net sales |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC3.5%maintained
| Capital expenditures | Approximately 3.5% of net sales | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC3.5%maintained
For FY27, we expect capital expenditure levels to be approximately 3.5% of sales.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC3.5%new
| Capital expenditures | Approximately 3.5% of net sales |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC$2.8 – $2.87raised +1.3%2.6% – 5.1% vs FY2026
We're raising our full year EPS guidance to $2.80 to $2.87 from $2.75 to $2.85 previously.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC$2.75 – $2.85maintained0.7% – 4.4% vs FY2026
For Q2, we expect EPS of $0.72-$0.74 and full year EPS in the range of $2.75-$2.85.
WMT · transcript · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-22 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC$2.75 – $2.85new
Full-year constant currency sales are expected to grow between 3.5% and 4.5%, and operating income is expected to grow between 6% and 8%, with EPS in the range of $2.75-$2.85.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q3 FY2027 · ends 2026-10-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC$0.62 – $0.64new-19.5% – -16.9% vs Q3 FY2026
For Q3, we expect EPS of $0.62 to $0.64.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
3 metrics3 newearnings call · 2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTCdouble-digit growthnew10% – 19% vs FY2026
Even with this increase, we expect to generate double-digit growth in free cash flow this year.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTCat least $2Bnew
We now expect more than $2 billion of incremental fuel-related costs this year above and beyond our original guidance assumptions.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC7% – 8.5%new7% – 8.5% vs FY2026
Regarding operating income, we're raising our full year guidance to 7% to 8.5% versus 6% to 8% previously.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q3 FY2027 · ends 2026-10-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC2% – 4%new2% – 4% vs Q3 FY2026
Inclusive of planned investment of tariff refunds, Q3 operating income growth on a constant currency basis is expected to grow 2% to 4%.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
2 metrics2 newearnings call · 2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC20 bpsnew
We also expect costs related to the acquisition and integration of Vibe to be an approximate 20 basis points headwind to OI growth.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC4% – 5%new4% – 5% vs FY2026
We're raising our fiscal year sales guidance to 4% to 5% from 3.5% to 4.5% previously.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q3 FY2027 · ends 2026-10-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC
2026-08-21 04:01:10 UTC3% – 3.8%new3% – 3.8% vs Q3 FY2026
Overall, for the enterprise, we expect sales growth in Q3 to be between 3% and 3.75%.
WMT · transcript · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-21 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
2 metrics1 raised1 maintainedearnings release · 2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC23.5% – 24.5%maintained-93 bps – 7 bps vs FY2026
| Effective tax rate | Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% | Unchanged | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC23.5% – 24.5%maintained-93 bps – 7 bps vs FY2026
| Effective tax rate | Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC23.5% – 24.5%new
| Effective tax rate | Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC$2.8 – $2.87raised +1.3%
| Adj. EPS | $2.75 to $2.85 | Unchanged | $2.80 to $2.87 |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC$2.75 – $2.85maintained
| Adjusted EPS | $2.75 to $2.85 | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC$2.75 – $2.85new
| Adjusted EPS | $2.75 to $2.85 |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q3 FY2027 · ends 2026-10-31
1 metric1 newearnings release · 2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC$0.62 – $0.64new
| Adjusted EPS | $0.62 to $0.64 |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
2 metrics1 raised1 newearnings release · 2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC$200M – $300Mnew
| Adj. Interest, net2 | Increase approximately $200M to $300M | Unchanged | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC7% – 8.5%raised +10.7%7% – 8.5% vs FY2026
| Adj. operating income (cc) | Increase 6.0% to 8.0% | Unchanged | Increase 7.0% to 8.5% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC6% – 8%maintained6% – 8% vs FY2026
| Adj. operating income (cc) | Increase 6.0% to 8.0% | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC6% – 8%new6% – 8% vs FY2026
| Adj. operating income (cc) | Increase 6.0% to 8.0% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q3 FY2027 · ends 2026-10-31
1 metric1 newearnings release · 2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC2% – 4%new2% – 4% vs Q3 FY2026
| Operating income (cc) | Increase 2.0% to 4.0% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
1 metric1 raisedearnings release · 2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC4% – 5%raised +12.5%4% – 5% vs FY2026
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.5% to 4.5% | Unchanged | Increase 4.0% to 5.0% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC3.5% – 4.5%new3.5% – 4.5% vs FY2026
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.5% to 4.5% | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q3 FY2027 · ends 2026-10-31
1 metric1 newearnings release · 2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC
2026-08-20 10:59:57 UTC3% – 3.8%new3% – 3.8% vs Q3 FY2026
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.0% to 3.75% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2027
2026-08-20 10:59:01 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q2 FY2027 · ends 2026-07-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC
2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC$0.72 – $0.74new-18.2% – -15.9% vs Q2 FY2026
For Q2, we expect EPS of $0.72-$0.74 and full year EPS in the range of $2.75-$2.85.
WMT · transcript · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-22 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC
2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC6% – 8%maintained6% – 8% vs FY2026
For Q2 operating income and constant currency, we expect growth of 7%-10%, and we're reiterating our full year guidance of 6%-8% growth.
WMT · transcript · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-22 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC6% – 8%new6% – 8% vs FY2026
Full-year constant currency sales are expected to grow between 3.5% and 4.5%, and operating income is expected to grow between 6% and 8%, with EPS in the range of $2.75-$2.85.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q2 FY2027 · ends 2026-07-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC
2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC7% – 10%new7% – 10% vs Q2 FY2026
For Q2 operating income and constant currency, we expect growth of 7%-10%, and we're reiterating our full year guidance of 6%-8% growth.
WMT · transcript · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-22 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC
2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC3.5% – 4.5%maintained3.5% – 4.5% vs FY2026
We are reiterating our full year guidance of constant currency sales growth between 3.5% and 4.5%.
WMT · transcript · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-22 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC3.5% – 4.5%maintained3.5% – 4.5% vs FY2026
Full-year constant currency sales are expected to grow between 3.5% and 4.5%, and operating income is expected to grow between 6% and 8%, with EPS in the range of $2.75-$2.85.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC3.5% – 4.5%new3.5% – 4.5% vs FY2026
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.5% to 4.5% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q2 FY2027 · ends 2026-07-31
2 metrics2 newearnings call · 2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC
2026-05-22 04:00:57 UTC4% – 5%new4% – 5% vs Q2 FY2026
Based on Q1 performance at 5.7% and our Q2 outlook of 4%-5% growth, we'd expect full year sales growth to be toward the upper end of that initial range.
WMT · transcript · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-22 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC$0.72 – $0.74new
| Adjusted EPS | $0.72 to $0.74 |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings release · 2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC$200M – $300Mmaintained
| Interest, net | Increase approximately $200M to $300M | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC$200M – $300Mnew
| Interest, net | Increase approximately $200M to $300M |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q2 FY2027 · ends 2026-07-31
2 metrics2 newearnings release · 2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC7% – 10%new7% – 10% vs Q2 FY2026
| Operating income (cc) | Increase 7.0% to 10.0% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
2026-05-21 11:00:57 UTC4% – 5%new4% – 5% vs Q2 FY2026
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 4.0% to 5.0% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2027
2026-05-21 10:59:53 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-04-30
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC$0.63 – $0.65new12.5% – 16.1% vs Q1 FY2026
In Q1, we expect constant currency growth in sales of 3.5%-4.5%, and operating income of 4%-6%, with EPS of $0.63-$0.65.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
2 metrics2 newearnings call · 2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTCgross profit to improvenew
If I break down the P&L, generally speaking, we're expecting gross profit to improve next year.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTCsome leverage in SG&Anew
We're also expecting some leverage in SG&A, and I should pause here for a second.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-04-30
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC4% – 6%maintained4% – 6% vs Q1 FY2026
In Q1, we expect constant currency growth in sales of 3.5%-4.5%, and operating income of 4%-6%, with EPS of $0.63-$0.65.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC4% – 6%new4% – 6% vs Q1 FY2026
| Operating income (cc) | Increase 4.0% to 6.0% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2027 · ends 2027-01-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTCcontinued margin expansionnew
We're assuming continued margin expansion, driven by favorable business mix, automation benefits and productivity, and less headwinds from merchandise category mix.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-04-30
2 metrics1 new1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC
2026-02-20 05:00:59 UTC3.5% – 4.5%maintained3.5% – 4.5% vs Q1 FY2026
In Q1, we expect constant currency growth in sales of 3.5%-4.5%, and operating income of 4%-6%, with EPS of $0.63-$0.65.
WMT · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-20 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC3.5% – 4.5%new3.5% – 4.5% vs Q1 FY2026
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.5% to 4.5% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
2026-02-19 12:01:09 UTC$0.63 – $0.65new
| Adjusted EPS | $0.63 to $0.65 |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-02-19 11:59:55 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC
2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC$2.58 – $2.63maintained
For Adjusted EPS, we expect the full year to be in a range of $2.58-$2.63, with Q4 in a range of $0.67-$0.72.
WMT · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-21 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTC$2.58 – $2.63new
| Adjusted EPS | $2.50 to $2.60, including approximately $0.05 headwind from currency | $2.52 to $2.62, including $0.02 to $0.03 headwind from currency | $2.58 to $2.63, including $0.01 to $0.02 headwind from currency |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC
2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC$0.67 – $0.72new
For Adjusted EPS, we expect the full year to be in a range of $2.58-$2.63, with Q4 in a range of $0.67-$0.72.
WMT · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-21 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC
2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC4.8% – 5.5%new4.8% – 5.5% vs FY2025
For operating income, we expect full-year growth in a range of 4.8%-5.5% on a Constant Currency basis, with Q4 growth in a range of 8%-11%.
WMT · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-21 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC
2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC8% – 11%new8% – 11% vs Q4 FY2025
For operating income, we expect full-year growth in a range of 4.8%-5.5% on a Constant Currency basis, with Q4 growth in a range of 8%-11%.
WMT · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-21 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC
2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC4.8% – 5.1%maintained4.8% – 5.1% vs FY2025
Full-year sales in Constant Currency is expected to grow between 4.8% and 5.1%, up from 3.75%-4.75% prior.
WMT · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-21 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTC4.8% – 5.1%new4.8% – 5.1% vs FY2025
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.0% to 4.0% •Including approximately 20 bps headwind from lapping leap year •Including approximately 20 bps tailwind from acquisition of VIZIO | Increase 3.75% to 4.75% | Increase 4.8% to 5.1% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC
2025-11-21 05:00:51 UTC3.8% – 4.8%new3.8% – 4.8% vs Q4 FY2025
Fourth quarter Constant Currency sales guidance is for growth of 3.75%-4.75%.
WMT · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-21 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
WMTWalmart Inc.FY2026 · ends 2026-01-31
5 metrics5 newearnings release · 2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTC
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTC3.5%new
| Capital expenditures | Approximately 3.0% to 3.5% of net sales | Unchanged | Approximately 3.5% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTCMid to low-end of prior rangenew
| Effective tax rate | Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% | Unchanged | Mid to low-end of prior range |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTC$100M – $200Mnew
| Interest, net | Increase approximately $100M to $200M | Unchanged | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTCRelatively flatnew
| Non-controlling interest | Relatively flat | Unchanged | Unchanged |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source
2025-11-20 11:59:53 UTC4.8% – 5.5%new4.8% – 5.5% vs FY2025
| Adj. operating income (cc) | Increase 3.5% to 5.5% •Including approximately 70 bps headwind from lapping leap year •Including approximately 80 bps headwind from acquisition of VIZIO | Unchanged | Increase 4.8% to 5.5% |
WMT · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2025-11-20 11:58:46 UTCOpen source