Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
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This would indicate an 8% year-over-year reduction in earnings and a 2% rise in sales as compared to the previous year's figures of 63 cents per share and $161.51
You might want to prepare for things to pay more at Walmart. The company’s CFO, John David Rainey, told CNBC that the Trump administration’s tariffs are “still too high” and that consumers could see higher prices “likely towards the tail end of this month, and then certainly much more in June.”
Walmart ( WMT) posted a mixed quarterly print on Wednesday morning.
Walmart stock recovered most of the sell-off on Thursday, but the risk to the downside looks serious. The post-tariff pullback rally petered out near $100, producing a lower high compared with February's peak above $105. Prior January support at $90 and the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) near $91 make that region look interesting.
Walmart U.S.’s comp sales gains reflect strong e-commerce growth. The division achieved e-commerce profitability in Q1 for the first time, growing 21%. Delivery speed continued to help drive business, with same-day delivery expansion on track to reach 95% of U.S. households by the end of FY 2026.
The world's largest retailer posted revenue of $165.61 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $165.59 billion. Walmart expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.50 to $2.60 per share.
Walmart announced first-quarter results with steady growth in revenue and operating income. Globally, eCommerce grew 22% with digital mix up across all segments. Walmart U.S. comp sales were up 4.5% with strong growth in health & wellness and grocery.
Walmart's growth slows as margins face pressure from FX and tariffs, while valuation appears stretched, signaling limited upside. Learn more on WMT stock here.
Walmart reported Q1 sales growth of 2.5%, below estimated $165.88B. EPS of 61 cents beat estimated 58 cents. Global eCommerce sales grew 22%. In Q2, sales expected to grow 3.5-4.5% and for FY26, adjusted EPS outlook is $2.