Walmart Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Walmart reported strong Q3 results, with total revenue up 8.7% to $152.8 billion. Walmart U.S. comp sales grew 8.2%, and adjusted EPS was $1.50. The company also raised its full-year outlook and announced a new $20 billion share repurchase authorization.
Total revenue increased by 8.7% to $152.8 billion, or 9.8% in constant currency.
Walmart U.S. comp sales grew by 8.2%, driven by unit growth in food and a 16% increase in eCommerce sales.
Sam's Club comp sales increased by 10.0%, with membership income up 8.0% as member count reached an all-time high.
Adjusted EPS was $1.50, excluding the effects of net losses on equity and other investments and charges related to opioid legal settlements.
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Forward Guidance
Walmart provided guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023, anticipating continued net sales growth and adjusted earnings per share decline.
Positive Outlook
- Consolidated net sales growth of about 3.0% for Q4.
- Walmart U.S. comp sales, excluding fuel, of about 3.0% for Q4.
- Consolidated net sales growth of about 5.5% for fiscal year 2023.
- Walmart U.S. comp sales growth, excluding fuel, of about 5.5% for fiscal year 2023.
- Improved outlook for consolidated adjusted operating income decline for fiscal year 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Consolidated net sales growth negatively affected by approximately $1.3 billion from currency fluctuations in Q4.
- Consolidated operating income increase 1.0% to decline 1.0% for Q4.
- Adjusted earnings per share decline of 3.0% to 5.0% for Q4.
- Headwind of about $4.1 billion from currency exchange rates for fiscal year 2023.
- Consolidated adjusted operating income decline of 6.5% to 7.5% for fiscal year 2023.
Revenue & Expenses
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