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Apr 30, 2023

Walmart Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Walmart's Q1 2024 earnings showcased strong revenue growth and operating income gains.

Key Takeaways

Walmart's first quarter results revealed a robust performance, marked by a 7.6% increase in revenue and a 17.3% surge in operating income. The company's eCommerce sales grew by 26% globally, and Walmart U.S. comp sales increased by 7.4%.

Consolidated revenue increased by 7.6% to $152.3 billion.

eCommerce sales grew by 26% globally.

Walmart U.S. comp sales increased by 7.4%.

Adjusted EPS was $1.47.

Total Revenue
$152B
Previous year: $142B
+7.6%
EPS
$0.49
Previous year: $0.43
+14.0%
Walmart U.S. comp sales
7.4%
Previous year: 3%
+146.7%
Sam's Club comp sales
7%
Previous year: 10.2%
-31.4%
Gross Profit
$37B
Previous year: $34.7B
+6.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$10.6B
Previous year: $11.8B
-10.5%
Free Cash Flow
$204M
Previous year: -$7.3B
-102.8%
Total Assets
$245B
Previous year: $246B
-0.4%

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Walmart Revenue by Segment

Walmart Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The following guidance reflects the Company’s expectations for the second quarter and fiscal year 2024 and is provided on a non-GAAP basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 Consolidated net sales (cc) Increase approximately 4.0%
  • FY 2024 Consolidated net sales (cc) Increase approximately 3.5%
  • FY 2024 Consolidated operating income (cc) Increase approximately 4.0%-4.5%, including an expected 100bps impact from LIFO
  • FY24 Adjusted EPS $6.10 to $6.20, including an expected $0.14 impact from LIFO
  • Capital expenditures Flat to up slightly v. LY, unchanged from prior guidance

Challenges Ahead

  • Q2 Consolidated operating income (cc) Decline approximately 2.0%
  • FY 2024 Interest, net Increase approximately $600M v. LY
  • FY 2024 Effective tax rate Approximately 26.5%
  • FY 2024 Non-controlling interest Approximately $0.20 headwind to EPS v. LY
  • Guidance assumes a generally stable consumer and continued pressure from its mix of products and formats globally.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income