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Apr 30, 2022

Walmart Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Walmart's Q1 2023 results were impacted by unusual environment and inflation, leading to lower-than-expected bottom-line results, though top-line growth remained strong.

Key Takeaways

Walmart's Q1 2023 total revenue increased by 2.4% to $141.6 billion. Walmart U.S. comp sales grew by 3.0%, and Sam's Club comp sales increased by 10.2%. The bottom-line results were unexpected and reflect the unusual environment.

Total revenue increased 2.4% to $141.6 billion.

Walmart U.S. comp sales grew 3.0%.

Sam's Club comp sales increased 10.2%.

Consolidated operating income decreased 23.0% to $5.3 billion.

Total Revenue
$142B
Previous year: $138B
+2.4%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.56
-23.2%
Walmart U.S. comp sales
3%
Previous year: 6%
-50.0%
Sam's Club comp sales
10.2%
Previous year: 7.2%
+41.7%
Gross Profit
$34.7B
Previous year: $35B
-0.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.8B
Previous year: $22.8B
-48.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$7.3B
Previous year: $644M
-1233.1%
Total Assets
$246B
Previous year: $237B
+4.0%

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Walmart Revenue by Segment

Walmart Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company provides updated outlook for Q2 and full year, assuming a generally stable consumer in the U.S., higher supply chain costs, continued pressure from inflation, and mix of products and formats globally.

Positive Outlook

  • Consolidated net sales are expected to increase over 5%.
  • Walmart U.S. comp sales are expected to increase 4% to 5%, excluding fuel.
  • Capital expenditures will focus on supply chain, automation, customer-facing initiatives and technology.
  • Consolidated net sales are expected to increase about 4% in constant currency.
  • Excluding divestitures, consolidated net sales are expected to increase 4.5% to 5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Consolidated operating income is expected to be flat to up slightly.
  • EPS is expected to be flat to up slightly.
  • Consolidated operating income is expected to decrease about 1% in constant currency.
  • Excluding divestitures, consolidated operating income is expected to be flat versus last year.
  • EPS is expected to decrease about 1%.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income