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Walmart — Feb 20, 2025 release

Fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0000104169-25-000010
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Adjusted operating income (cc)
“3.5% to 5.5%”
Period
FY2026
Measure
Company-defined measure
Source
Prose
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Net sales (cc) for FY2026
“3% to 4%”
Annual dividend for FY2025
“13% to $0.94 per share”
Net sales (cc) for Q1 FY2026
“Increase 3.0% to 4.0% • Including approximately 100 bps headwind from lapping leap year • Including approximately 15 bps tailwind from acquisition of VIZIO”
Adj. operating income (cc) for Q1 FY2026
“Increase 0.5% to 2.0% • Including approximately 250 bps headwind from lapping leap year • Including approximately 70 bps headwind from acquisition of VIZIO”
Adjusted EPS for Q1 FY2026
“$0.57 to $0.58, including approximately $0.02 headwind from currency”
Adj. operating income (cc) for FY2026
“Increase 3.5% to 5.5% • Including approximately 70 bps headwind from lapping leap year • Including approximately 80 bps headwind from acquisition of VIZIO”
Adjusted operating income (cc) for FY2026
“3.5% to 5.5%”
Interest, net for FY2026
“Increase approximately $100M to $200M”
Effective tax rate for FY2026
“Approximately 23.5% to 24.5%”
Non-controlling interest for FY2026
“Relatively flat”
Adjusted EPS for FY2026
“$2.50 to $2.60, incl”
Capital expenditures for FY2026
“Approximately 3.0% to 3.5% of net sales”
Exhibit 99.1 · full document
PRESS RELEASE Document Walmart reports fourth quarter results • Strong revenue growth of 4.1%, up 5.3% in constant currency (cc) 1 • Operating income growing faster at 8.3%, or 9.4% adjusted (cc) 1 • eCommerce up 16% globally • GAAP EPS of $0.65; Adjusted EPS 1 of $0.66 • Company provides outlook for Q1 and FY26 “ BENTONVILLE, Ark., February 20, 2025 – Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announces fourth-quarter results with strong growth in revenue and operating income. Globally, eCommerce grew 16% with penetration up across all segments. Walmart U.S. comp sales up 4.6% 2 with positive growth in general merchandise. Looking ahead, the Company issues guidance for FY26 with net sales expected to grow 3% to 4% and adjusted operating income in constant currency (“cc”) 1 to grow 3.5% to 5.5%, including a headwind of 150 basis points from the acquisition of VIZIO Holding Corp. (“VIZIO”) and lapping leap year. Our team finished the year with another quarter of strong results. We have momentum driven by our low prices, a growing assortment, and an eCommerce business driven by faster delivery times. We’re gaining market share, our top line is healthy, and we’re in great shape with inventory. We’ll stay focused on growth, improving operating margins, and strengthening ROI as we invest to serve our customers and members even better.” Doug McMillon President and CEO, Walmart Fourth Quarter Highlights • Revenue of $180.6 billion, up 4.1%, or 5.3% (cc) 1 • Gross margin rate up 53 bps, led by Walmart U.S. • Operating income up $0.6 billion, or 8.3% , adjusted up 9.4% (cc) 1 due to higher gross margins and growth in membership income; also benefited from improved economics in eCommerce • Global eCommerce sales grew 16%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and U.S. marketplace; growth negatively affected by timing of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sales event (“BBD”) • Global advertising business 3 grew 29%, including 24% for Walmart Connect in the U.S. • Adjusted EPS 1 of $0.66 excludes the effect, net of tax, from a net loss of $0.02 on equity and other investments as well as $0.01 from the proceeds of an opioid-related legal settlement • Completed acquisition of VIZIO Full Year Highlights • Revenue of $681.0 billion, up 5.1%, or 5.6% (cc) 1 • Global advertising business 3 grew 27% to reach $4.4 billion • Operating income up $2.3 billion or 8.6%; adjusted up 9.7% (cc) 1 , growing faster than sales • ROA at 7.9%; ROI at 15.5% 1 , up 50 bps • Global inventory up 2.8%, including an increase of 3.0% for Walmart U.S.; in-stock levels healthy • Company raises dividend 13% to $0.94 per share; largest increase in over a decade 1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2 Comp sales for the 14-week period ended January 31, 2025 compared to the 14-week period ended February 02, 2024, 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. Balance Sheet and Liquidity • Cash and cash equivalents of $9.0 billion • Total debt of $45.8 billion 3 • Operating cash flow for FY25 of $36.4 billion, an increase of $0.7 billion • Free cash flow of $12.7 billion 1 , a decrease of $2.5 billion • Repurchased 61.9 million shares in FY25, or $4.5 billion 4 • Inventory of $56.4 billion, an increase of $1.5 billion, or 2.8% 1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2 Comparison period per-share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 23, 2024 stock split. 3 Debt 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 $12.0 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in November 2022.        cc - constant currency 2 Business Highlights and Strategic Initiatives Dollars in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Walmart U.S. Q4 FY25 Q4 FY24 Change FY25 FY24 Change Net sales $123.5 $117.6 $5.9 5.0% $462.4 $441.8 $20.6 4.7% Comp sales (ex. fuel) 2 4.6% 4.0% NP NP 4.5% 5.6% NP NP Transactions 2.8% 4.3% NP NP NP NP NP NP Average ticket 1.8% -0.3% NP NP NP NP NP NP eCommerce contribution to comp ~290 bps ~240 bps NP NP NP NP NP NP Operating income $6.5 $6.1 $0.4 7.4% $23.9 $22.2 $1.7 7.8% Adjusted operating income 1 $6.5 $6.1 $0.4 7.4% $24.0 $22.2 $1.9 8.4% Walmart U.S. • Broad-based sales momentum across merchandise categories; strong seasonal sales despite compressed holiday shopping season; expedited delivery channels resonating with customers desiring speed of delivery • Comp sales growth led by transaction counts and unit volumes; share gains primarily from upper-income households • eCommerce sales up 20% reflects strength in store-fulfilled pickup & delivery, advertising and marketplace • Walmart Connect advertising sales increased 24% aided by 50% growth in marketplace seller advertiser counts • Gross profit rate increased 51 bps; membership income up double-digits; operating expense deleveraged 53 bps • Operating income up 7.4% due in part to improved eCommerce economics, aided by improved business mix • Inventory increased 3.0% on 5.0% sales growth while maintaining healthy in-stock levels Walmart International Q4 FY25 Q4 FY24 Change FY25 FY24 Change Net sales $32.2 $32.4 $(0.2) (0.7%) $121.9 $114.6 $7.2 6.3% Net sales (cc) 1 $34.3 $32.4 $1.8 5.7% $125.1 $114.6 $10.4 9.1% Operating income $1.4 $1.4 $— (2.4%) $5.5 $4.9 $0.6 12.1% Operating income (cc) 1 $1.6 $1.4 $0.1 10.1% $5.7 $4.9 $0.8 17.0% Walmart International • Growth in net sales (cc) 1 led by China, Walmex, and Canada; transaction counts & unit volumes up across markets • Timing of Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days (“BBD”) event affected growth in Q4 with corresponding benefit in Q3 • eCommerce sales grew 4% and advertising business 3 grew 10%; both affected by the timing of Flipkart’s BBD ◦ Other than Flipkart, strong growth in eCommerce sales and increased penetration in all markets ◦ eCommerce sales grew 20% and advertising business 3 grew 26% in 2H; both similar to growth in 1H • Operating income (cc) 1 growth driven by improved eCommerce economics and benefited from business mix changes • Currency rate fluctuations negatively affected sales by $2.0 billion and operating income by $0.2 billion 1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2 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 3 Sam’s Club U.S. Q4 FY25 Q4 FY24 Change FY25 FY24 Change Net sales $23.1 $21.9 $1.2 5.7% $90.2 $86.2 $4.1 4.7% Net sales (ex. fuel) $20.8 $19.4 $1.4 7.1% $79.8 $75.1 $4.7 6.3% Comp sales (ex. fuel) 1 6.8% 3.1% NP NP 5.9% 4.8% NP NP Transactions 5.4% 3.6% NP NP NP NP NP NP Average ticket 1.3% -0.4% NP NP NP NP NP NP eCommerce contribution to comp ~280 bps ~190 bps NP NP NP NP NP NP Operating income $0.6 $0.6 $0.0 (7.4%) $2.4 $2.2 $0.2 9.7% Sam’s Club U.S. • Strong sales growth across club and digital channels, led by food and health & wellness categories • Comp sales growth primarily driven by transaction counts and unit volumes • eCommerce sales up 24%, led by club-fulfilled pickup and delivery • Share gains in grocery and general merchandise categories, including apparel and consumer electronics • Strong growth in membership income, up 13% • Operating income was impacted by previously announced associate wage investments and higher incentive pay; includes ~730 bps headwind due to lapping LIFO benefit last year 1 See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information. NP - Not provided 4 Guidance The following guidance reflects the Company’s expectations for the first quarter and fiscal year 2026 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. Additionally, the Company’s guidance assumes a generally stable consumer and continued pressure from its mix of products and formats globally. First quarter The Company’s first quarter fiscal 2026 guidance is based on the following Q1 FY25 figures: Net Sales: $159.9 billion, adjusted operating income 1 : $7.1 billion, and adjusted EPS 1 : $0.60. Consolidated metric Q1 FY26 Net sales (cc) Increase 3.0% to 4.0% • Including approximately 100 bps headwind from lapping leap year • Including approximately 15 bps tailwind from acquisition of VIZIO Adj. operating income (cc) Increase 0.5% to 2.0% • Including approximately 250 bps headwind from lapping leap year • Including approximately 70 bps headwind from acquisition of VIZIO Adjusted EPS $0.57 to $0.58, including approximately $0.02 headwind from currency Fiscal year 2026 The Company’s fiscal year guidance is based on the following FY25 figures: Net sales: $674.5 billion, adjusted operating income 2 : $29.5 billion, and adjusted EPS 2 : $2.51. Consolidated metric FY26 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 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 Interest, net Increase approximately $100M to $200M Effective tax rate Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% Non-controlling interest Relatively flat Adjusted EPS $2.50 to $2.60, including approximately $0.05 headwind from currency Capital expenditures Approximately 3.0% to 3.5% of net sales 1 For relevant non-GAAP reconciliations, see Q1 FY25 earnings release furnished on Form 8-K on May 16, 2024. 2 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. cc - constant currency 5 About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart. Investor Relations contact: Steph Wissink – ir@walmart.com Media Relations contact: Molly Blakeman – (800) 331-0085 6 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 reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC discuss 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. 7 Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended January 31, January 31, (Amounts in millions, except per share data) 2025 2024 Percent Change 2025 2024 Percent Change Revenues: Net sales $ 178,830  $ 171,914  4.0  % $ 674,538  $ 642,637  5.0  % Membership and other income 1,724  1,474  17.0  % 6,447  5,488  17.5  % Total revenues 180,554  173,388  4.1  % 680,985  648,125  5.1  % Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 136,172  131,825  3.3  % 511,753  490,142  4.4  % Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses 36,523  34,309  6.5  % 139,884  130,971  6.8  % Operating income 7,859  7,254  8.3  % 29,348  27,012  8.6  % Interest: Debt 599  576  4.0  % 2,249  2,259  (0.4  %) Finance lease obligations 118  119  (0.8  %) 479  424  13.0  % Interest income (115) (146) (21.2  %) (483) (546) (11.5  %) Interest, net 602  549  9.7  % 2,245  2,137  5.1  % Other (gains) and losses 294  (813) NM 794  3,027  (73.8  %) Income before income taxes 6,963  7,518  (7.4  %) 26,309  21,848  20.4  % Provision for income taxes 1,538  1,840  (16.4  %) 6,152  5,578  10.3  % Consolidated net income 5,425  5,678  (4.5  %) 20,157  16,270  23.9  % Consolidated net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (171) (184) (7.1  %) (721) (759) (5.0  %) Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart $ 5,254  $ 5,494  (4.4  %) $ 19,436  $ 15,511  25.3  % Net income per common share: Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart $ 0.65  $ 0.68  (4.4  %) $ 2.42  $ 1.92  26.0  % Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart $ 0.65  $ 0.68  (4.4  %) $ 2.41  $ 1.91  26.2  % Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 8,029  8,070  8,041  8,077  Diluted 8,078  8,102  8,081  8,108  Dividends declared per common share $ —  $ —  $ 0.83  $ 0.76  NM: Not Meaningful 8 Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) January 31, January 31, (Amounts in millions) 2025 2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,037  $ 9,867  Receivables, net 9,975  8,796  Inventories 56,435  54,892  Prepaid expenses and other 4,011  3,322  Total current assets 79,458  76,877  Property and equipment, net 119,993  110,810  Operating lease right-of-use assets 13,599  13,673  Finance lease right-of-use assets, net 6,112  5,855  Goodwill 28,792  28,113  Other long-term assets 12,869  17,071  Total assets $ 260,823  $ 252,399  LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 3,068  $ 878  Accounts payable 58,666  56,812  Accrued liabilities 29,345  28,759  Accrued income taxes 608  307  Long-term debt due within one year 2,598  3,447  Operating lease obligations due within one year 1,499  1,487  Finance lease obligations due within one year 800  725  Total current liabilities 96,584  92,415  Long-term debt 33,401  36,132  Long-term operating lease obligations 12,825  12,943  Long-term finance lease obligations 5,923  5,709  Deferred income taxes and other 14,398  14,629  Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interest 271  222  Shareholders’ Equity: Common stock 802  805  Capital in excess of par value 5,503  4,544  Retained earnings 98,313  89,814  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (13,605) (11,302) Total Walmart shareholders’ equity 91,013  83,861  Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest 6,408  6,488  Total shareholders’ equity 97,421  90,349  Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders’ equity $ 260,823  $ 252,399  9 Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Fiscal Year Ended January 31, (Amounts in millions) 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Consolidated net income $ 20,157  $ 16,270  Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 12,973  11,853  Investment (gains) and losses, net 878  3,193  Deferred income taxes (635) (175) Other operating activities 2,889  2,642  Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: Receivables, net (1,106) (797) Inventories (2,755) 2,017  Accounts payable 3,228  2,515  Accrued liabilities 379  (1,324) Accrued income taxes 435  (468) Net cash provided by operating activities 36,443  35,726  Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (23,783) (20,606) Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment 432  250  Proceeds from disposal of certain strategic investments 4,080  —  Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,896) (9) Other investing activities (212) (922) Net cash used in investing activities (21,379) (21,287) Cash flows from financing activities: Net change in short-term borrowings 2,212  512  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt —  4,967  Repayments of long-term debt (3,468) (4,217) Dividends paid (6,688) (6,140) Purchase of Company stock (4,494) (2,779) Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (576) (763) Sale of subsidiary stock 362  716  Purchase of noncontrolling interest —  (3,462) Other financing activities (2,170) (2,248) Net cash used in financing activities (14,822) (13,414) Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (641) 69  Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (399) 1,094  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year 9,935  8,841  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year $ 9,536  $ 9,935  10 Walmart Inc. Supplemental Financial Information (Unaudited) Segment information Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended January 31, January 31, (dollars in millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Walmart U.S. $ % of Net Sales 1 $ % of Net Sales 1 % Chg $ % of Net Sales 1 $ % of Net Sales 1 % Chg Net sales $ 123,523  NP $ 117,643  NP 5.0  % $ 462,415  NP $ 441,817  NP 4.7  % Membership and other income 2 759  NP 572  NP 32.7  % 2,594  NP 1,985  NP 30.7  % Gross profit 3 33,071  26.8  % 30,894  26.3  % 7.0  % 125,964  27.2  % 118,254  26.8  % 6.5  % Operating expenses 3 27,306  22.1  % 25,391  21.6  % 7.5  % 104,676  22.6  % 98,085  22.2  % 6.7  % Operating income 6,524  5.3  % $ 6,075  5.2  % 7.4  % $ 23,882  5.2  % $ 22,154  5.0  % 7.8  % Adjusted operating income 4 6,524  5.3  % $ 6,075  5.2  % 7.4  % $ 24,012  5.2  % $ 22,154  5.0  % 8.4  % Walmart International Net sales $ 32,208  NP $ 32,419  NP (0.7  %) $ 121,885  NP $ 114,641  NP 6.3  % Membership and other income 2 356  NP 353  NP 0.8  % 1,478  NP 1,408  NP 5.0  % Gross profit 3 6,969  21.6  % 6,764  20.9  % 3.0  % 26,618  21.8  % 24,810  21.6  % 7.3  % Operating expenses 3 5,921  18.4  % 5,679  17.5  % 4.3  % 22,595  18.5  % 21,309  18.6  % 6.0  % Operating income $ 1,404  4.4  % $ 1,438  4.4  % (2.4  %) $ 5,501  4.5  % $ 4,909  4.3  % 12.1  % Sam’s Club U.S. Net sales $ 23,099  NP $ 21,852  NP 5.7  % $ 90,238  NP $ 86,179  NP 4.7  % Membership and other income 2 595  NP 539  NP 10.4  % 2,323  NP 2,051  NP 13.3  % Gross profit 3 2,618  11.3  % 2,431  11.1  % 7.7  % 10,203  11.3  % 9,431  10.9  % 8.2  % Operating expenses 3 2,639  11.4  % 2,350  10.8  % 12.3  % 10,122  11.2  % 9,290  10.8  % 9.0  % Operating income $ 574  2.5  % $ 620  2.8  % (7.4  %) $ 2,404  2.7  % $ 2,192  2.5  % 9.7  % Corporate and support Membership and other income 2 $ 14  NP $ 10  NP 40.0  % $ 52  NP $ 44  NP 18.2  % Operating expenses 3 657  0.4  % 889  0.5  % (26.1  %) 2,491  0.4  % 2,287  0.4  % 8.9  % Operating loss $ (643) (0.4  %) $ (879) (0.5  %) (26.8  %) $ (2,439) (0.4  %) $ (2,243) (0.3  %) 8.7  % Consolidated Net sales $ 178,830  NP $ 171,914  NP 4.0  % $ 674,538  NP $ 642,637  NP 5.0  % Membership and other income 2 1,724  NP 1,474  NP 17.0  % 6,447  NP 5,488  NP 17.5  % Gross profit 3 42,658  23.9  % 40,089  23.3  % 6.4  % 162,785  24.1  % 152,495  23.7  % 6.7  % Operating expenses 3 36,523  20.4  % 34,309  20.0  % 6.5  % 139,884  20.7  % 130,971  20.4  % 6.8  % Operating income $ 7,859  4.4  % $ 7,254  4.2  % 8.3  % $ 29,348  4.4  % $ 27,012  4.2  % 8.6  % Adjusted operating income 4 $ 7,760  4.3  % $ 7,254  4.2  % 7.0  % $ 29,504  4.4  % $ 27,105  4.2  % 8.9  % 1 Corporate and support shown as percentage of consolidated net sales. 2 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. 3 Gross profit defined as net sales less cost of sales. Operating expenses refers to operating, selling, general and administrative expenses. 4 See additional information at the end of the release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. NP - Not provided 11 U.S. comparable sales results   With Fuel Without Fuel Fuel Impact   14 Weeks Ended 1 13 Weeks Ended 14 Weeks Ended 1 13 Weeks Ended 14 Weeks Ended 1 13 Weeks Ended 1/31/2025 1/26/2024 1/31/2025 1/26/2024 1/31/2025 1/26/2024 Walmart U.S. 4.6% 4.0% 4.6% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% Sam’s Club 5.3% 1.9% 6.8% 3.1% (1.5%) (1.2%) Total U.S. 4.7% 3.7% 4.9% 3.9% (0.2%) (0.2%)   With Fuel Without Fuel Fuel Impact   53 Weeks Ended 1 52 Weeks Ended 53 Weeks Ended 1 52 Weeks Ended 53 Weeks Ended 1 52 Weeks Ended 1/31/2025 1/26/2024 1/31/2025 1/26/2024 1/31/2025 1/26/2024 Walmart U.S. 4.4% 5.5% 4.5% 5.6% (0.1%) (0.1%) Sam’s Club 4.3% 2.3% 5.9% 4.8% (1.6%) (2.5%) Total U.S. 4.4% 5.0% 4.7% 5.5% (0.3%) (0.5%) 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. 1 We report U.S. comparable sales on a 13-week and 52-week retail calendar — commonly referred to as a "4-5-4" calendar — which uses 364 days in a year. In certain years, it becomes necessary to add a 53rd week to our comparable sales reporting calendar, which occurs in fiscal 2025. Refer to our Q4 FY25 financial presentation to accompany management commentary for supplemental information regarding our FY25 comparable sales 4-5-4 reporting calendar. 12 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 months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Three Months Ended January 31, 2025 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2025 Walmart International Consolidated Walmart International Consolidated (Dollars in millions) 2025 Percent Change 1 2025 Percent Change 1 2025 Percent Change 1 2025 Percent Change 1 Total revenues: As reported $ 32,564  (0.6  %) $ 180,554  4.1  % $ 123,363  6.3  % $ 680,985  5.1  % Currency exchange rate fluctuations 2,065  N/A 2,065  N/A 3,231  N/A 3,231  N/A Total revenues (cc) $ 34,629  5.7  % $ 182,619  5.3  % $ 126,594  9.1  % $ 684,216  5.6  % Net sales: As reported $ 32,208  (0.7  %) $ 178,830  4.0  % $ 121,885  6.3  % $ 674,538  5.0  % Currency exchange rate fluctuations 2,049  N/A 2,049  N/A 3,198  N/A 3,198  N/A Net sales (cc) $ 34,257  5.7  % $ 180,879  5.2  % $ 125,083  9.1  % $ 677,736  5.5  % Operating income: As reported $ 1,404  (2.4  %) $ 7,859  8.3  % $ 5,501  12.1  % $ 29,348  8.6  % Currency exchange rate fluctuations 179  N/A 179  N/A 242  N/A 242  N/A Operating income (cc) $ 1,583  10.1  % $ 8,038  10.8  % $ 5,743  17.0  % $ 29,590  9.5  % 1 Change versus prior year comparable period reported results. N/A - Not applicable 13 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 table below reflect the calculation of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. Three Months Ended January 31, Walmart U.S. Consolidated (Dollars in millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating income: Operating income, as reported $ 6,524  $ 6,075  $ 7,859  $ 7,254  Opioid-related legal matters 1 —  —  (99) —  Adjusted operating income $ 6,524  $ 6,075  $ 7,760  $ 7,254  Percent change 3 7.4  % NP 7.0  % NP Currency exchange rate fluctuations N/A N/A 179  —  Adjusted operating income, constant currency N/A N/A $ 7,939  $ 7,254  Percent change 3 N/A N/A 9.4  % NP Fiscal Year Ended January 31, Walmart U.S. Consolidated (Dollars in millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating income: Operating income, as reported $ 23,882  $ 22,154  $ 29,348  $ 27,012  Business reorganization charges 2 130  —  255  —  Opioid-related legal matters 1 —  —  (99) 93  Adjusted operating income $ 24,012  $ 22,154  $ 29,504  $ 27,105  Percent change 3 8.4  % NP 8.9  % NP Currency exchange rate fluctuations N/A N/A 242  —  Adjusted operating income, constant currency N/A N/A $ 29,746  $ 27,105  Percent change 3 N/A N/A 9.7  % NP 1 Opioid-related legal matters are recorded in Corporate and Support and reflect 1) proceeds received from settlement of a shareholder derivative lawsuit in Q4 FY25, and 2) incremental opioid settlement expense in Q2 FY24. 2 Business 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. 3 Change versus prior year comparable period. NP - Not provided N/A - Not applicable 14 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 $36.4 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, which represents an increase of $0.7 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cash provided by operating income and lapping the payment of accrued opioid legal charges in the prior year, partially offset by increased inventory purchases. Free cash flow for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 was $12.7 billion, which represents a decrease of $2.5 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in free cash flow was due to an increase of $3.2 billion in capital expenditures to support our investment strategy, partially offset by the increase in net cash provided by operating activities described above. 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. Fiscal Year Ended   January 31, (Dollars in millions) 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 36,443  $ 35,726  Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures) (23,783) (20,606) Free cash flow $ 12,660  $ 15,120  Net cash used in investing activities 1 $ (21,379) $ (21,287) Net cash used in financing activities (14,822) (13,414) 1 "Net cash used in investing activities" includes payments for property and equipment, which is also included in our computation of free cash flow. 15 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 months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 by adjusting EPS for the following: 1. unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments; 2. opioid-related shareholder derivative lawsuit settlement proceeds; and 3. 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 January 31, 2025 1 Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $0.65 Adjustments: Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact 2 NCI Impact Net Impact Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments $0.04 $(0.02) $— $0.02 Opioid-related legal matter (0.01) — — (0.01) Net adjustments $0.01 Adjusted EPS $0.66 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2025 1 Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $2.41 Adjustments: Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact 2 NCI Impact Net Impact Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments $0.12 $(0.03) $— $0.09 Opioid-related legal matter (0.01) — — (0.01) Business reorganization charges 0.03 (0.01) — 0.02 Net adjustments $0.10 Adjusted EPS $2.51 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 22.1% and 23.4% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 23.0% and 23.6% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 16 As previously disclosed in our fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 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 January 31, 2024 1 Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $0.68 Adjustments: Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact 2 NCI Impact Net Impact Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments $(0.10) $0.02 $— $(0.08) Adjusted EPS $0.60 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2024 1,3 Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $1.91 Adjustments: Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact 2 NCI Impact Net Impact Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments $0.38 $(0.08) $— $0.30 Opioid-related legal matter 0.01 — — 0.01 Net adjustments $0.31 Adjusted EPS $2.22 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 24.5% and 25.5% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 24.5% and 25.2% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2024. 3 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding. 17 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 7.9 percent and 6.6 percent for the trailing twelve months ended January 31, 2025 and 2024, 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 and changes in the fair value of our equity and other investments. ROI was 15.5 percent and 15.0 percent for the trailing 12 months ended January 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in ROI was the result of an increase in operating income, primarily due to improvements in business performance, partially offset by an increase in average invested capital primarily due to higher purchases of property and equipment. 18 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 Ended January 31, (Dollars in millions) 2025 2024 Numerator Consolidated net income $ 20,157  $ 16,270  Denominator Average total assets 1 256,611  247,798  Return on assets (ROA) 7.9  % 6.6  % CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT Trailing Twelve Months Ended January 31, (Dollars in millions) 2025 2024 Numerator Operating income $ 29,348  $ 27,012  + Interest income 483  546  + Depreciation and amortization 12,973  11,853  + Rent 2,347  2,277  ROI operating income $ 45,151  $ 41,688  Denominator Average total assets 1 $ 256,611  $ 247,798  ' + Average accumulated depreciation and amortization 1 121,624  114,944  ' - Average accounts payable 1 57,739  55,277  ' - Average accrued liabilities 1 29,052  29,943  Average invested capital $ 291,444  $ 277,522  Return on investment (ROI) 15.5  % 15.0  % January 31, Certain Balance Sheet Data 2025 2024 2023 Total assets $ 260,823  $ 252,399  $ 243,197  Accumulated depreciation and amortization 123,646  119,602  110,286  Accounts payable 58,666  56,812  53,742  Accrued liabilities 29,345  28,759  31,126  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. 19
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