HighGravityDataWalmart — May 21, 2026 release
Fiscal 2027 first-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0000104169-26-000095
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Adjusted operating income (cc)
“grow 7% to 10%”
Period
Q2 FY2027
Measure
Company-defined measure
Source
Prose
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Net sales (cc) for Q2 FY2027
“expected to grow 4% to 5%”
Adjusted operating income (cc) for Q2 FY2027
“grow 7% to 10%”
Operating income (cc) for Q2 FY2027
“Increase 7.0% to 10.0%”
Adjusted EPS for Q2 FY2027
“$0.72 to $0.74”
Net sales (cc) for FY2027
“Increase 3.5% to 4.5%”
Net sales (cc) for FY2026
“Increase 3.5% to 4.5%”
Adj. operating income (cc) for FY2027
“Increase 6.0% to 8.0%”
Adj. operating income (cc) for FY2026
“Increase 6.0% to 8.0%”
Interest, net for FY2027
“Increase approximately $200M to $300M”
Interest, net for FY2026
“Increase approximately $200M to $300M”
Effective tax rate for FY2027
“Approximately 23.5% to 24.5%”
Effective tax rate for FY2026
“Approximately 23.5% to 24.5%”
Adjusted EPS for FY2027
“$2.75 to $2.85”
Adjusted EPS for FY2026
“$2.75 to $2.85”
Capital expenditures for FY2027
“Approximately 3.5% of net sales”
Capital expenditures for FY2026
“Approximately 3.5% of net sales”
Exhibit 99.1 · the passage around this item
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Operating income up 5.0%, negatively affected by 250 bps from higher fuel costs in distribution and fulfillment. Looking ahead, the Company issues guidance for the second quarter with net sales expected to grow 4% to 5% and adjusted operating income to grow 7% to 10%, both in constant currency (“cc”) 1 . Adjusted EPS 1 is expected to be $0.72 to $0.74. The Company’s outlook for fiscal 2027 remains unchanged from prior guidance. Our results reflect our continued focus on delivering across the enterprise — better shopping experiences, a broader assortment, and faster delivery. Our teams are adopting innovative technologies, driving productivity through automation, and growing higher-margin commerce solutions. It’s a disciplined approach that’s helping us grow the business and strengthen returns.” John Furner President and CEO, Walmart First Quarter Highlights • Revenue of $177.8 billion, up 7.3%, or 5.9% (cc) 1 • Global eCommerce sales grew 26%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and marketplace • Global advertising business 3 up 37%, with strength across segments. Walmart U.S. advertising up 36% • Membership fee revenue grew 17.4% globally • Gross profit rate up 6 bps, led by Walmart U.S. • Operating income up $0.4 billion, or 5.0%; up 5.1% adjusted (cc) 1 • Adjusted EPS 1 of $0.66 excludes the impact, net of tax, from a net gain of $0.02 on equity and other investments, and $0.01 from business reorganization charges • ROA at 8.4%; ROI at
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