Open the filing on EDGARWalmart reports third quarter results
- Revenue growth of 5.8%, up 6.0% in constant currency (cc)•Operating income decreased 0.2%, up 8.0% adjusted (cc)•eCommerce up 27% globally•GAAP EPS of $0.77; Adjusted EPS of $0.62•Company raises outlook for FY26
BENTONVILLE, Ark., November 20, 2025 - Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announces third-quarter results with strong growth in revenue and adjusted operating income. Globally, eCommerce grew 27% with growth in each business segment of more than 20%. Walmart U.S. comp sales up 4.5%, with strength across categories. For fiscal year 2026, the Company raises outlook for growth in net sales to 4.8% to 5.1% and adjusted operating income to 4.8% to 5.5%, both in constant currency (“cc”). Adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.58 to $2.63, including a currency headwind of $0.01 to $0.02.
The team delivered another strong quarter across the business. eCommerce was a bright spot again this quarter. We’re gaining market share, improving delivery speed, and managing inventory well. We’re well-positioned for a strong finish to the year and beyond that, thanks to our associates. It’s been an honor to serve them as CEO, and I’m as excited about the future of this company as I’ve ever been. John Furner is a fantastic leader with a proven track record. I couldn’t be happier for him and for Walmart.”Doug McMillonPresident and CEO, Walmart
Third Quarter Highlights
- Revenue of $179.5 billion, up 5.8%, or 6.0% (cc)•Global eCommerce sales grew 27%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and marketplace•Global advertising business up 53%, including VIZIO; Walmart Connect in the U.S. up 33%•Membership and other income up 9.0%, including 16.7% growth in membership income•Gross margin rate up 2 bps, led by Walmart U.S, partially offset by International due to the timing of Flipkart's Big Billion Days event•Operating income decreased 0.2%, primarily due to a non-cash share-based compensation charge at PhonePe in anticipation of a potential IPO; adjusted operating income up 8.0% (cc) •Adjusted EPSof $0.62 excludes the effect, net of tax, of $0.20 gain on equity and other investments and $0.02 related to settlement of a certain legal matter, partially offset by $0.07 of incremental share-based compensation expense at PhonePe•ROA at 8.4%; ROIat 14.8%, negatively affected approximately 30 bps from discrete items in the comparative trailing twelve month periods, including 25 bps from charge at PhonePe
See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. Comp sales for the 13-week period ended October 31, 2025 compared to the 13-week period ended October 25, 2024 and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information. 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.Represents items which were adjusted from operating income in the current and prior comparative trailing twelve month periods.“cc” - constant currency
Key Financial MetricsDollars in billions, except per share data. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Charts may not be to scale.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
- Cash and cash equivalents of $10.6 billion
- Total debt of $53.1 billion
- Operating cash flow of $27.5 billion, an increase of $4.5 billion
- Free cash flow of $8.8 billion, an increase of $2.6 billion
- Repurchased 75.3 million shares YTD, or $7.0 billion
- Inventory of $65.4 billion, an increase of $2.1 billion, or 3.2%
See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.Debt includes short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, finance lease obligations due within one year, long-term debt and long-termfinance lease obligations. $5.1 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in November 2022. cc - constant currency
Business Highlightsand Strategic InitiativesDollars in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.
| Walmart U.S. | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
| Net sales | $120.7 | $114.9 | $5.8 | 5.1% |
| Comp sales (ex. fuel) | 4.5% | 5.3% | NP | NP |
| Transactions | 1.8% | 3.1% | NP | NP |
| Average ticket | 2.7% | 2.1% | NP | NP |
| eCommerce contribution to comp | ~440 bps | ~290 bps | NP | NP |
| Operating income | $5.8 | $5.4 | $0.3 | 6.3% |
Walmart U.S.
- Strong sales growth led by momentum in eCommerce; share gains across grocery, health & wellness and general merchandise categories; customer value proposition with everyday low prices and increased convenience is resonating
- eCommerce sales accelerated with 28% growth reflecting strength in store-fulfilled delivery, advertising and
marketplace; sales through expedited store-fulfilled delivery channels grew nearly 70%
- Strong advertising growth continued, including a 33% increase in Walmart Connect sales (ex-VIZIO)
- Gross profit rate increased 19 bps; membership income grew double-digits; operating expense deleveraged 15 bps
- Operating income grew faster than sales, up 6.3%, reflecting strong inventory management and improved eCommerce economics, aided by continued improvement in business mix
- Inventory increased 2.6%, approximately half the rate of sales growth, while maintaining healthy in-stock levels
| Walmart International | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
| Net sales | $33.5 | $30.3 | $3.3 | 10.8% |
| Net sales (cc) | $33.7 | $30.3 | $3.5 | 11.4% |
| Operating income | $0.7 | $1.2 | $(0.5) | (41.7%) |
| Adjusted operating income (cc) | $1.4 | $1.2 | $0.2 | 16.9% |
Walmart International
- Growth in net sales (cc) led by Flipkart, China, and Walmex; transaction counts & unit volumes up across markets
- Strong growth from both stores and eCommerce; continued momentum across all categories
- eCommerce sales up 26%, led by marketplace and store-fulfilled pickup & delivery; digital mix up across markets
- Timing of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (“BBD”) event benefited sales growth in Q3 and will negatively affect Q4 growth
- Advertising business grew 34%, led by Flipkart, benefited by BBD timing
- Operating income affected by $0.7 billion share-based compensation charge at PhonePe in advance of potential IPO
- Adjusted operating income growth (cc) across markets; benefited by lower losses in eCommerce
See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
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
| Sam’s Club U.S. | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
| Net sales | $23.6 | $22.9 | $0.7 | 3.1% |
| Net sales (ex. fuel) | $21.1 | $20.3 | $0.9 | 4.4% |
| Comp sales (ex. fuel) | 3.8% | 7.0% | NP | NP |
| Transactions | 3.9% | 6.4% | NP | NP |
| Average ticket | -0.1% | 0.5% | NP | NP |
| eCommerce contribution to comp | ~330 bps | ~290 bps | NP | NP |
| Operating income | $0.7 | $0.6 | $0.0 | 5.8% |
Sam’s Club U.S.
- Sales strength led by grocery and general merchandise with continued share gains
- Comp sales driven by increased transactions and unit volumes
- Prior year comp sales reflect a ~120 bps positive impact from port disruptions
- eCommerce sales up 22% with continued strong growth in club-fulfilled pickup & delivery
- Membership income grew 7.1% with steady growth in member counts, renewal rates, and Plus members
See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
Guidance
The following forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of November 20, 2025, and are subject to substantial uncertainty. The Company’s results may be materially affected by many factors, such as fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in global economic and geopolitical conditions, tariff and trade policies, customer demand and spending, inflation, interest rates, world events, expenses pertaining to general liability claims, for which we self-insure, and the various other factors detailed in this release, including those set forth below under the heading Forward-looking statements. Additionally, guidance 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.
| Fiscal year 2026 | | |
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| The Company’s fiscal year guidance is based on the following FY25 figures: Net sales: $674.5 billion, adjusted operating income: $29.5 billion, and adjusted EPS: $2.51. | |
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| Consolidated metric | Original from 2.20.2025 | As of 8.21.2025 | As of 11.20.25 |
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| 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% |
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| 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% |
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| Interest, net | Increase approximately $100M to $200M | Unchanged | Unchanged |
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| Effective tax rate | Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% | Unchanged | Mid to low-end of prior range |
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| Non-controlling interest | Relatively flat | Unchanged | Unchanged |
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| 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 |
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| Capital expenditures | Approximately 3.0% to 3.5% of net sales | Unchanged | Approximately 3.5% |
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| For relevant non-GAAP reconciliations, see Q4 FY25 earnings release furnished on Form 8-K on February 20, 2025.cc - constant currency | |
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About WalmartWalmart 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. Investor Relations contact: Steph Wissink - ir@walmart.comMedia Relations contact: Meggan Kring - (800) 331-0085
Forward-looking statements
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Information about the non-GAAP measures as required by Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K regarding non-GAAP measures for the applicable periods can be found in our previously filed reports on Form 10-K and earnings releases filed via Form 8-K with the SEC, which are available at stock.walmart.com.
Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended |
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| October 31, | October 31, |
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| (Amounts in millions, except per share data) | | 2025 | | 2024 | Percent Change | | 2025 | | 2024 | Percent Change |
| Revenues: | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $177,769 | | $168,003 | | 5.8% | | $517,500 | | $495,708 | | 4.4% | |
| Membership and other income | 1,727 | | 1,585 | | 9.0% | | 5,007 | | 4,723 | | 6.0% | |
| Total revenues | 179,496 | | 169,588 | | 5.8% | | 522,507 | | 500,431 | | 4.4% | |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | |
| Cost of sales | 134,706 | | 127,340 | | 5.8% | | 391,780 | | 375,581 | | 4.3% | |
| Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses | 38,094 | | 35,540 | | 7.2% | | 109,610 | | 103,361 | | 6.0% | |
| Operating income | 6,696 | | 6,708 | | (0.2%) | | 21,117 | | 21,489 | | (1.7%) | |
| Interest: | | | | | | |
| Debt | 563 | | 496 | | 13.5% | | 1,733 | | 1,650 | | 5.0% | |
| Finance lease | 121 | | 122 | | (0.8%) | | 357 | | 361 | | (1.1%) | |
| Interest income | (93) | | (140) | | (33.6%) | | (280) | | (368) | | (23.9%) | |
| Interest, net | 591 | | 478 | | 23.6% | | 1,810 | | 1,643 | | 10.2% | |
| Other (gains) and losses | (2,081) | | 132 | | | NM | (4,192) | | 500 | | | NM |
| Income before income taxes | 8,186 | | 6,098 | | 34.2% | | 23,499 | | 19,346 | | 21.5% | |
| Provision for income taxes | 2,098 | | 1,384 | | 51.6% | | 5,621 | | 4,614 | | 21.8% | |
| Consolidated net income | 6,088 | | 4,714 | | 29.1% | | 17,878 | | 14,732 | | 21.4% | |
| Consolidated net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 55 | | (137) | | | NM | (222) | | (550) | | (59.6%) | |
| Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart | $6,143 | | $4,577 | | 34.2% | | $17,656 | | $14,182 | | 24.5% | |
| Net income per common share: | | | | | | |
| Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart | $0.77 | | $0.57 | | 35.1% | | $2.21 | | $1.76 | | 25.6% | |
| Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart | $0.77 | | $0.57 | | 35.1% | | $2.20 | | $1.75 | | 25.7% | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | |
| Basic | 7,974 | | 8,038 | | | 7,987 | | 8,044 | | |
| Diluted | 8,011 | | 8,082 | | | 8,026 | | 8,082 | | |
| Dividends declared per common share | $ - | | $ - | | | $0.94 | | $0.83 | | |
NM: Not Meaningful
Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(Unaudited)
| October 31, | January 31, | October 31, |
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| (Amounts in millions) | | 2025 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| ASSETS | | | |
| Current assets: | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $10,582 | | $9,037 | | $10,049 | |
| Receivables, net | 12,115 | | 9,975 | | 10,039 | |
| Inventories | 65,354 | | 56,435 | | 63,302 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other | 4,869 | | 4,011 | | 3,548 | |
| Total current assets | 92,920 | | 79,458 | | 86,938 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 130,201 | | 119,993 | | 116,598 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 14,501 | | 13,599 | | 13,701 | |
| Finance lease right-of-use assets, net | 6,138 | | 6,112 | | 6,227 | |
| Goodwill | 28,722 | | 28,792 | | 27,942 | |
| Other long-term assets | 16,173 | | 12,869 | | 11,993 | |
| Total assets | $288,655 | | $260,823 | | $263,399 | |
| LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | |
| Short-term borrowings | $8,401 | | $3,068 | | $3,579 | |
| Accounts payable | 67,156 | | 58,666 | | 62,863 | |
| Dividends payable | 1,908 | | - | | 1,674 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 31,521 | | 29,345 | | 28,117 | |
| Accrued income taxes | 789 | | 608 | | 783 | |
| Long-term debt due within one year | 3,523 | | 2,598 | | 3,246 | |
| Operating lease obligations due within one year | 1,592 | | 1,499 | | 1,507 | |
| Finance lease obligations due within one year | 842 | | 800 | | 789 | |
| Total current liabilities | 115,732 | | 96,584 | | 102,558 | |
| Long-term debt | 34,445 | | 33,401 | | 33,645 | |
| Long-term operating lease obligations | 13,705 | | 12,825 | | 12,927 | |
| Long-term finance lease obligations | 5,916 | | 5,923 | | 6,056 | |
| Deferred income taxes and other | 16,345 | | 14,398 | | 13,748 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | | | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 306 | | 271 | | 189 | |
| Shareholders’ equity: | | | |
| Common stock | 797 | | 802 | | 803 | |
| Capital in excess of par value | 6,863 | | 5,503 | | 5,395 | |
| Retained earnings | 101,558 | | 98,313 | | 94,435 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (13,124) | | (13,605) | | (12,525) | |
| Total Walmart shareholders’ equity | 96,094 | | 91,013 | | 88,108 | |
| Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest | 6,112 | | 6,408 | | 6,168 | |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 102,206 | | 97,421 | | 94,276 | |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders’ equity | $288,655 | | $260,823 | | $263,399 | |
Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended |
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| October 31, |
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| (Amounts in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | |
| Consolidated net income | $17,878 | | $14,732 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,462 | | 9,599 | |
| Investment (gains) and losses, net | (4,123) | | 654 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 2,310 | | (245) | |
| Other operating activities | 2,976 | | 1,685 | |
| Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: | | |
| Receivables, net | (2,128) | | (1,395) | |
| Inventories | (8,221) | | (9,200) | |
| Accounts payable | 7,277 | | 7,406 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 894 | | (807) | |
| Accrued income taxes | 127 | | 489 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 27,452 | | 22,918 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
| Payments for property and equipment | (18,627) | | (16,696) | |
| Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment | 69 | | 358 | |
| Proceeds from disposal of certain strategic investments | 799 | | 3,813 | |
| Other investing activities | (1,271) | | (136) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (19,030) | | (12,661) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
| Net change in short-term borrowings | 5,313 | | 2,680 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 3,983 | | - | |
| Repayments of long-term debt | (2,625) | | (2,817) | |
| Dividends paid | (5,630) | | (5,004) | |
| Purchase of Company stock | (7,008) | | (3,049) | |
| Other financing activities | (1,045) | | (1,483) | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (7,012) | | (9,673) | |
| Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 151 | | (351) | |
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 1,561 | | 233 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 9,536 | | 9,935 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $11,097 | | $10,168 | |
Walmart Inc. Supplemental Financial Information(Unaudited)
| Segment information | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended |
| October 31, | | October 31, | |
| (dollars in millions) | | | 2025 | | | 2024 | | | | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
| Walmart U.S. | $ | % of Net Sales | $ | % of Net Sales | % Chg | $ | % of Net Sales | $ | % of Net Sales | % Chg |
| Net sales | $120,678 | NP | $114,875 | NP | 5.1% | $353,752 | NP | $338,892 | NP | 4.4% |
| Membership and other income | 665 | NP | 618 | NP | 7.6% | 1,950 | NP | 1,835 | NP | 6.3% |
| Gross profit | 33,312 | 27.6% | | 31,491 | 27.4% | | 5.8% | 97,797 | 27.6% | | 92,893 | 27.4% | | 5.3% |
| Operating expenses | 28,197 | 23.4% | | 26,674 | 23.2% | | 5.7% | 81,542 | 23.1% | | 77,370 | 22.8% | | 5.4% |
| Operating income | 5,780 | 4.8% | | $5,435 | | 4.7% | 6.3% | $18,205 | 5.1% | | $17,358 | 5.1% | | 4.9% |
| Adjusted operating income | 5,780 | 4.8% | | $5,435 | | 4.7% | 6.3% | $18,205 | 5.1% | | $17,488 | 5.2% | | 4.1% |
| Walmart International | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $33,541 | NP | $30,277 | NP | 10.8% | $94,496 | NP | $89,677 | NP | 5.4% |
| Membership and other income | 391 | NP | 367 | NP | 6.5% | 1,151 | NP | 1,122 | NP | 2.6% |
| Gross profit | 7,002 | 20.9% | | 6,529 | 21.6% | | 7.2% | 20,021 | 21.2% | | 19,649 | 21.9% | | 1.9% |
| Operating expenses | 6,691 | 19.9% | | 5,692 | 18.8% | | 17.6% | 17,979 | 19.0% | | 16,674 | 18.6% | | 7.8% |
| Operating income | $702 | 2.1% | | $1,204 | 4.0% | | (41.7%) | $3,193 | 3.4% | | $4,097 | 4.6% | | (22.1%) |
| Adjusted operating income (cc) | 1,407 | NP | $1,204 | NP | 16.9% | $4,164 | NP | $4,097 | NP | 1.6% |
| Sam’s Club U.S. | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $23,550 | NP | $22,851 | NP | 3.1% | $69,252 | NP | $67,139 | NP | 3.1% |
| Membership and other income | 665 | NP | 588 | NP | 13.1% | 1,889 | NP | 1,728 | NP | 9.3% |
| Gross profit | 2,749 | 11.7% | | 2,643 | 11.6% | | 4.0% | 7,902 | 11.4% | | 7,585 | 11.3% | | 4.2% |
| Operating expenses | 2,743 | 11.6% | | 2,597 | 11.4% | | 5.6% | 7,945 | 11.5% | | 7,483 | 11.1% | | 6.2% |
| Operating income | $671 | 2.8% | | $634 | 2.8% | | 5.8% | $1,846 | 2.7% | | $1,830 | 2.7% | | 0.9% |
| Adjusted operating income | $671 | 2.8% | | $634 | 2.8% | | 5.8% | $1,926 | 2.8% | | $1,830 | 2.7% | | 5.2% |
| Corporate and support | | | | | | | | | | |
| Membership and other income | $6 | NP | $12 | NP | (50.0%) | $17 | NP | $38 | NP | (55.3%) |
| Operating expenses | 463 | 0.3% | | 577 | 0.3% | | (19.8%) | 2,144 | 0.4% | | 1,834 | 0.4% | | 16.9% |
| Operating loss | $(457) | (0.3%) | | $(565) | (0.3%) | | (19.1%) | $(2,127) | (0.4%) | | $(1,796) | (0.4%) | | 18.4% |
| Consolidated | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $177,769 | NP | $168,003 | NP | 5.8% | $517,500 | NP | $495,708 | NP | 4.4% |
| Membership and other income | 1,727 | NP | 1,585 | NP | 9.0% | 5,007 | NP | 4,723 | NP | 6.0% |
| Gross profit | 43,063 | 24.2% | | 40,663 | 24.2% | | 5.9% | 125,720 | 24.3% | | 120,127 | 24.2% | | 4.7% |
| Operating expenses | 38,094 | 21.4% | | 35,540 | 21.2% | | 7.2% | 109,610 | 21.2% | | 103,361 | 20.9% | | 6.0% |
| Operating income | $6,696 | 3.8% | | $6,708 | 4.0% | | (0.2%) | $21,117 | 4.1% | | $21,489 | 4.3% | | (1.7%) |
| Adjusted operating income (cc) | $7,246 | NP | $6,708 | NP | 8.0% | $22,523 | NP | $21,744 | NP | 3.6% |
Corporate and support shown as percentage of consolidated net sales.
Membership and other income includes membership fees and other items such as rental and tenant income, recycling income, gift card breakage income, as well as other income from corporate campus facilities.
Gross profit defined as net sales less cost of sales. Operating expenses refers to operating, selling, general and administrative expenses.
See additional information at the end of the release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
NP - Not provided
U.S. comparable sales results
| With Fuel | Without Fuel | Fuel Impact |
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| 13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended |
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| 10/31/2025 | 10/25/2024 | 10/31/2025 | 10/25/2024 | 10/31/2025 | 10/25/2024 |
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| Walmart U.S. | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% | (0.2%) |
| Sam’s Club U.S. | 2.6% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 7.0% | (1.2%) | (3.3%) |
| Total U.S. | 4.2% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.5% | (0.2%) | (0.7%) |
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.
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 nine months ended October 31, 2025.
| Three Months Ended October 31, 2025 | Nine Months Ended October 31, 2025 |
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| Walmart International | Consolidated | Walmart International | Consolidated |
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| (Dollars in millions) | | 2025 | Percent Change | | 2025 | Percent Change | | 2025 | Percent Change | | 2025 | Percent Change |
| Total revenues: | | | | | | | | |
| As reported | $33,932 | | 10.7% | | $179,496 | | 5.8% | | $95,647 | | 5.3% | | $522,507 | | 4.4% | |
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | 193 | | | N/A | 193 | | | N/A | 4,088 | | | N/A | 4,088 | | | N/A |
| Total revenues (cc) | $34,125 | | 11.4% | | $179,689 | | 6.0% | | $99,735 | | 9.8% | | $526,595 | | 5.2% | |
| Net sales: | | | | | | | | |
| As reported | $33,541 | | 10.8% | | $177,769 | | 5.8% | | $94,496 | | 5.4% | | $517,500 | | 4.4% | |
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | 191 | | | N/A | 191 | | | N/A | 4,049 | | | N/A | 4,049 | | | N/A |
| Net sales (cc) | $33,732 | | 11.4% | | $177,960 | | 5.9% | | $98,545 | | 9.9% | | $521,549 | | 5.2% | |
| Operating income: | | | | | | | | |
| As reported | $702 | | (41.7%) | | $6,696 | | (0.2%) | | $3,193 | | (22.1%) | | $21,117 | | (1.7%) | |
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (56) | | | N/A | (56) | | | N/A | 210 | | | N/A | 210 | | | N/A |
| Operating income (cc) | $646 | | (46.3%) | | $6,640 | | (1.0%) | | $3,403 | | (16.9%) | | $21,327 | | (0.8%) | |
Change versus prior year comparable period reported results.
N/A - Not applicable
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 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 adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025, and the calculation of adjusted operating income for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024.
| Three Months Ended October 31, |
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| Walmart International | Consolidated |
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| (Dollars in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Operating income: | | | | |
| Operating income, as reported | | $702 | $1,204 | | | $6,696 | $6,708 | |
| Incremental non-cash share-based compensation expense | | 722 | - | | | 722 | - | |
| Certain legal matter | | - | - | | | (155) | $ - | |
| Adjusted operating income | | $1,424 | $1,204 | | | $7,263 | $6,708 | |
| Percent change | 18.3% | | NP | 8.3% | | NP |
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | | (17) | - | | | (17) | - | |
| Adjusted operating income (cc) | | $1,407 | $1,204 | | | $7,246 | $6,708 | |
| Percent change | 16.9% | | NP | 8.0% | | NP |
| Nine Months Ended October 31, |
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| Walmart U.S. | Walmart International | Sam’s Club U.S. | Consolidated |
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| (Dollars in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Operating income: | | | | | | | | |
| Operating income, as reported | | $18,205 | $17,358 | | | $3,193 | $4,097 | | | $1,846 | $1,830 | | | $21,117 | $21,489 | |
| Incremental non-cash share-based compensation expense | | - | - | | | 722 | - | | | - | - | | | 722 | - | |
| Certain legal matters | | - | - | | | - | - | | | - | - | | | 285 | - | |
| Business reorganization charges | | - | 130 | | | - | - | | | 80 | - | | | 150 | 255 | |
| Adjusted operating income | | $18,205 | $17,488 | | | $3,915 | $4,097 | | | $1,926 | $1,830 | | | $22,274 | $21,744 | |
| Percent change | 4.1% | | NP | (4.4%) | | NP | 5.2% | | NP | 2.4% | | NP |
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | | | | 249 | - | | | | | 249 | - | |
| Adjusted operating income (cc) | | | | $4,164 | $4,097 | | | | | $22,523 | $21,744 | |
| Percent change | | | 1.6% | | NP | | | 3.6% | | NP |
The Company’s PhonePe subsidiary modified certain share-based payment plans in anticipation of a potential initial public offering which triggered incremental non-cash compensation expense. This charge has no realizable tax benefit.
Relates to certain legal matters which were outside the normal course of our operations and recorded in Corporate and support. In Q3 FY26, previously accrued charges were reversed upon settlement of a certain legal matter.
Business reorganization charges for the nine months ended October 31, 2025 primarily relate to expenses incurred in connection with strategic supply chain decisions made in the Sam’s Club U.S. segment, as well as incremental business reorganization charges recorded in Corporate and support. Business reorganization charges for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 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.
Change versus prior year comparable period.
“cc” - constant currency
Free cash flow
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.
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 $27.5 billion for the nine months ended October 31, 2025, which represents an increase of $4.5 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to timing of certain payments, increased cash provided by operating income and lower cash tax payments. Free cash flow for the nine months ended October 31, 2025 was $8.8 billion, which represents an increase of $2.6 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in free cash flow was due to the increase in net cash provided by operating activities described above, partially offset by an increase of $1.9 billion in capital expenditures to support our investment strategy.
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 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.
| Nine Months Ended |
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| October 31, |
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| (Dollars in millions) | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $27,452 | | $22,918 | |
| Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures) | (18,627) | | (16,696) | |
| Free cash flow | $8,825 | | $6,222 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | $(19,030) | | $(12,661) | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (7,012) | | (9,673) | |
"Net cash used in investing activities" includes payments for property and equipment, which is also included in our computation of free cash flow.
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 nine months ended October 31, 2025 by adjusting EPS for the following:
1.unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments;
2.an incremental non-cash shared-based compensation expense in Walmart International;
3.charges and settlements related to certain legal matters which were outside the normal course of our operations and recorded in Corporate and support; and
4.business reorganization charges, primarily related to expenses incurred in connection with strategic supply chain decisions made in the Sam’s Club U.S. segment, as well as incremental business reorganization charges recorded in Corporate and support.
| Three Months Ended October 31, 2025 |
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| Diluted earnings per share: | | | | |
| Reported EPS | | | | $0.77 |
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact | NCI Impact | Net Impact |
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $(0.26) | $0.06 | $ - | $(0.20) |
| Incremental non-cash share-based compensation expense | $0.09 | $ - | $(0.02) | $0.07 |
| Certain legal matter | $(0.03) | $0.01 | $ - | (0.02) |
| Net adjustments | | | | $(0.15) |
| Adjusted EPS | | | | $0.62 |
| Nine Months Ended October 31, 2025 |
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| Diluted earnings per share: | | | | |
| Reported EPS | | | | $2.20 |
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact | NCI Impact | Net Impact |
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $(0.52) | $0.12 | $ - | $(0.40) |
| Incremental non-cash share-based compensation expense | 0.09 | - | (0.02) | 0.07 |
| Certain legal matters | 0.04 | (0.01) | - | 0.03 |
| Business reorganization charges | 0.02 | (0.01) | - | 0.01 |
| Net adjustments | | | | $(0.29) |
| Adjusted EPS | | | | $1.91 |
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.
The Company’s PhonePe subsidiary modified certain share-based payment plans in anticipation of a potential initial public offering which triggered incremental non-cash compensation expense.
The reported effective tax rate was 25.6% and 23.9% for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 22.9% and 23.3% for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025. The incremental non-cash share-based compensation expense had no tax benefit.
Relates to certain legal matters which were outside the normal course of our operations and recorded in Corporate and support. In Q3 FY26, previously accrued charges were reversed upon settlement of a certain legal matter.
As previously disclosed in our third quarter ended October 31, 2024 press release, we have calculated adjusted EPS for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024 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 October 31, 2024 |
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| Diluted earnings per share: | | | | |
| Reported EPS | | | | $0.57 |
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact | NCI Impact | Net Impact |
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $0.02 | $(0.01) | $ - | $0.01 |
| Adjusted EPS | | | | $0.58 |
| Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 |
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| Diluted earnings per share: | | | | |
| Reported EPS | | | | $1.75 |
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact | NCI Impact | Net Impact |
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $0.08 | $(0.01) | $ - | $0.07 |
| Business reorganization charges | 0.03 | (0.01) | - | 0.02 |
| Net adjustments | | | | $0.09 |
| Adjusted EPS | | | | $1.84 |
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.
The reported effective tax rate was 22.7% and 23.8% for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 23.0% and 23.8% for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024.
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 8.4 percent and 7.8 percent for the trailing 12 months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in ROA was primarily due to an increase in net income as a result of net increases in the fair value of our equity and other investments combined with higher operating income, offset by an increase in average total assets due to higher purchases of property and equipment. ROI was 14.8 percent and 15.1 percent for the trailing 12 months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in ROI was the result of an increase in average invested capital due to higher purchases of property and equipment. ROI benefited from increased operating income due to improved business performance, which was partially offset by the incremental non-cash share-based compensation charge at PhonePe as well as other business restructuring and certain legal matters.
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:
| | Trailing Twelve Months Ended |
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| | October 31, |
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| CALCULATION OF RETURN ON ASSETS |
| (Dollars in millions) | | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Numerator | | | |
| Consolidated net income | | $23,303 | | $20,410 | |
| Denominator | | | |
| Average total assets | | 276,027 | | 261,287 | |
| Return on assets (ROA) | | 8.4% | | 7.8% | |
| CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT |
| | Trailing Twelve Months Ended |
| | October 31, |
| (Dollars in millions) | | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Numerator | | | |
| Operating income | | $28,976 | | $28,743 | |
| + Interest income | | 393 | | 513 | |
| + Depreciation and amortization | | 13,837 | | 12,715 | |
| + Rent | | 2,402 | | 2,329 | |
| ROI operating income | | $45,608 | | $44,300 | |
| Denominator | | | |
| Average total assets | | $276,027 | | $261,287 | |
| '+ Average accumulated depreciation and amortization | | 126,953 | | 120,464 | |
| '- Average accounts payable | | 65,010 | | 61,956 | |
| '- Average accrued liabilities | | 29,819 | | 27,125 | |
| Average invested capital | | $308,151 | | $292,670 | |
| Return on investment (ROI) | | 14.8% | | 15.1% | |
| October 31, |
| Certain Balance Sheet Data | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Total assets | $288,655 | | $263,399 | | $259,174 | |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | 131,099 | | 122,806 | | 118,122 | |
| Accounts payable | 67,156 | | 62,863 | | 61,049 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 31,521 | | 28,117 | | 26,132 | |
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.