| Walmart reports fourth quarter results |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
•Strong revenue growth of 4.1%, up 5.3% in constant currency (cc)1 •Operating income growing faster at 8.3%, or 9.4% adjusted (cc)1 •eCommerce up 16% globally •GAAP EPS of $0.65; Adjusted EPS1 of $0.66 •Company provides outlook for Q1 and FY26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., February 20, 2025 – Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announces fourth-quarter results with strong growth in revenue and operating income. Globally, eCommerce grew 16% with penetration up across all segments. Walmart U.S. comp sales up 4.6%2 with positive growth in general merchandise. Looking ahead, the Company issues guidance for FY26 with net sales expected to grow 3% to 4% and adjusted operating income in constant currency (“cc”)1 to grow 3.5% to 5.5%, including a headwind of 150 basis points from the acquisition of VIZIO Holding Corp. (“VIZIO”) and lapping leap year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Our team finished the year with another quarter of strong results. We have momentum driven by our low prices, a growing assortment, and an eCommerce business driven by faster delivery times. We’re gaining market share, our top line is healthy, and we’re in great shape with inventory. We’ll stay focused on growth, improving operating margins, and strengthening ROI as we invest to serve our customers and members even better.” Doug McMillon President and CEO, Walmart | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fourth Quarter Highlights | |||||||||||||||||||||||
•Revenue of $180.6 billion, up 4.1%, or 5.3% (cc)1 •Gross margin rate up 53 bps, led by Walmart U.S. •Operating income up $0.6 billion, or 8.3% , adjusted up 9.4% (cc)1 due to higher gross margins and growth in membership income; also benefited from improved economics in eCommerce •Global eCommerce sales grew 16%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and U.S. marketplace; growth negatively affected by timing of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sales event (“BBD”) •Global advertising business3 grew 29%, including 24% for Walmart Connect in the U.S. •Adjusted EPS1 of $0.66 excludes the effect, net of tax, from a net loss of $0.02 on equity and other investments as well as $0.01 from the proceeds of an opioid-related legal settlement •Completed acquisition of VIZIO | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full Year Highlights | |||||||||||||||||||||||
•Revenue of $681.0 billion, up 5.1%, or 5.6% (cc)1 •Global advertising business3 grew 27% to reach $4.4 billion •Operating income up $2.3 billion or 8.6%; adjusted up 9.7% (cc)1, growing faster than sales •ROA at 7.9%; ROI at 15.5%1, up 50 bps •Global inventory up 2.8%, including an increase of 3.0% for Walmart U.S.; in-stock levels healthy •Company raises dividend 13% to $0.94 per share; largest increase in over a decade | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2 Comp sales for the 14-week period ended January 31, 2025 compared to the 14-week period ended February 02, 2024, and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information. 3 Our global advertising business is recorded in either net sales or as a reduction to cost of sales, depending on the nature of the advertising arrangement. “cc” - constant currency | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Financial Metrics Dollars in billions, except per share data. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Charts may not be to scale. |  | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet and Liquidity | ||||||||||||||
•Cash and cash equivalents of $9.0 billion | ||||||||||||||
•Total debt of $45.8 billion3 | ||||||||||||||
•Operating cash flow for FY25 of $36.4 billion, an increase of $0.7 billion | ||||||||||||||
•Free cash flow of $12.7 billion1, a decrease of $2.5 billion | ||||||||||||||
•Repurchased 61.9 million shares in FY25, or $4.5 billion4 | ||||||||||||||
•Inventory of $56.4 billion, an increase of $1.5 billion, or 2.8% | ||||||||||||||
1See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2Comparison period per-share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 23, 2024 stock split. 3Debt includes short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, finance lease obligations due within one year, long-term debt and long-term finance lease obligations. 4$12.0 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in November 2022. cc - constant currency | ||||||||||||||
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Business Highlights and Strategic Initiatives Dollars in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart U.S. | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | Change | FY25 | FY24 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $123.5 | $117.6 | $5.9 | 5.0% | $462.4 | $441.8 | $20.6 | 4.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Comp sales (ex. fuel)2 | 4.6% | 4.0% | NP | NP | 4.5% | 5.6% | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Transactions | 2.8% | 4.3% | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average ticket | 1.8% | -0.3% | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| eCommerce contribution to comp | ~290 bps | ~240 bps | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $6.5 | $6.1 | $0.4 | 7.4% | $23.9 | $22.2 | $1.7 | 7.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income1 | $6.5 | $6.1 | $0.4 | 7.4% | $24.0 | $22.2 | $1.9 | 8.4% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Walmart U.S.
•Broad-based sales momentum across merchandise categories; strong seasonal sales despite compressed holiday shopping season; expedited delivery channels resonating with customers desiring speed of delivery
•Comp sales growth led by transaction counts and unit volumes; share gains primarily from upper-income households
•eCommerce sales up 20% reflects strength in store-fulfilled pickup & delivery, advertising and marketplace
•Walmart Connect advertising sales increased 24% aided by 50% growth in marketplace seller advertiser counts
•Gross profit rate increased 51 bps; membership income up double-digits; operating expense deleveraged 53 bps
•Operating income up 7.4% due in part to improved eCommerce economics, aided by improved business mix
•Inventory increased 3.0% on 5.0% sales growth while maintaining healthy in-stock levels
| Walmart International | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | Change | FY25 | FY24 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $32.2 | $32.4 | $(0.2) | (0.7%) | $121.9 | $114.6 | $7.2 | 6.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales (cc)1 | $34.3 | $32.4 | $1.8 | 5.7% | $125.1 | $114.6 | $10.4 | 9.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $1.4 | $1.4 | $— | (2.4%) | $5.5 | $4.9 | $0.6 | 12.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (cc)1 | $1.6 | $1.4 | $0.1 | 10.1% | $5.7 | $4.9 | $0.8 | 17.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Walmart International
•Growth in net sales (cc)1 led by China, Walmex, and Canada; transaction counts & unit volumes up across markets
•Timing of Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days (“BBD”) event affected growth in Q4 with corresponding benefit in Q3
•eCommerce sales grew 4% and advertising business3 grew 10%; both affected by the timing of Flipkart’s BBD
◦Other than Flipkart, strong growth in eCommerce sales and increased penetration in all markets
◦eCommerce sales grew 20% and advertising business3 grew 26% in 2H; both similar to growth in 1H
•Operating income (cc)1 growth driven by improved eCommerce economics and benefited from business mix changes
•Currency rate fluctuations negatively affected sales by $2.0 billion and operating income by $0.2 billion
1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
3 Our global advertising business is recorded in either net sales or as a reduction to cost of sales, depending on the nature of the advertising arrangement.
NP - Not provided
cc - constant currency
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| Sam’s Club U.S. | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | Change | FY25 | FY24 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $23.1 | $21.9 | $1.2 | 5.7% | $90.2 | $86.2 | $4.1 | 4.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales (ex. fuel) | $20.8 | $19.4 | $1.4 | 7.1% | $79.8 | $75.1 | $4.7 | 6.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Comp sales (ex. fuel)1 | 6.8% | 3.1% | NP | NP | 5.9% | 4.8% | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Transactions | 5.4% | 3.6% | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average ticket | 1.3% | -0.4% | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| eCommerce contribution to comp | ~280 bps | ~190 bps | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $0.6 | $0.6 | $0.0 | (7.4%) | $2.4 | $2.2 | $0.2 | 9.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sam’s Club U.S.
•Strong sales growth across club and digital channels, led by food and health & wellness categories
•Comp sales growth primarily driven by transaction counts and unit volumes
•eCommerce sales up 24%, led by club-fulfilled pickup and delivery
•Share gains in grocery and general merchandise categories, including apparel and consumer electronics
•Strong growth in membership income, up 13%
•Operating income was impacted by previously announced associate wage investments and higher incentive pay; includes ~730 bps headwind due to lapping LIFO benefit last year
1 See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
NP - Not provided
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| Guidance | | |||||||||||||||||||
The following guidance reflects the Company’s expectations for the first quarter and fiscal year 2026 and is provided on a non-GAAP basis as the Company cannot predict certain elements that are included in reported GAAP results, such as the changes in fair value of the Company’s equity and other investments. Growth rates reflect an adjusted basis for prior year results. Additionally, the Company’s guidance assumes a generally stable consumer and continued pressure from its mix of products and formats globally. | |||||||||||
| First quarter | |||||||||||
The Company’s first quarter fiscal 2026 guidance is based on the following Q1 FY25 figures: Net Sales: $159.9 billion, adjusted operating income1: $7.1 billion, and adjusted EPS1: $0.60. | |||||||||||
| Consolidated metric | Q1 FY26 | ||||||||||
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.0% to 4.0% •Including approximately 100 bps headwind from lapping leap year •Including approximately 15 bps tailwind from acquisition of VIZIO | ||||||||||
| Adj. operating income (cc) | Increase 0.5% to 2.0% •Including approximately 250 bps headwind from lapping leap year •Including approximately 70 bps headwind from acquisition of VIZIO | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $0.57 to $0.58, including approximately $0.02 headwind from currency | ||||||||||
| Fiscal year 2026 | |||||||||||
The Company’s fiscal year guidance is based on the following FY25 figures: Net sales: $674.5 billion, adjusted operating income2: $29.5 billion, and adjusted EPS2: $2.51. | |||||||||||
| Consolidated metric | FY26 | ||||||||||
| Net sales (cc) | Increase 3.0% to 4.0% •Including approximately 20 bps headwind from lapping leap year •Including approximately 20 bps tailwind from acquisition of VIZIO | ||||||||||
| Adj. operating income (cc) | Increase 3.5% to 5.5% •Including approximately 70 bps headwind from lapping leap year •Including approximately 80 bps headwind from acquisition of VIZIO | ||||||||||
| Interest, net | Increase approximately $100M to $200M | ||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | Approximately 23.5% to 24.5% | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | Relatively flat | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $2.50 to $2.60, including approximately $0.05 headwind from currency | ||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | Approximately 3.0% to 3.5% of net sales | ||||||||||
1 For relevant non-GAAP reconciliations, see Q1 FY25 earnings release furnished on Form 8-K on May 16, 2024. 2 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. cc - constant currency | |||||||||||
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About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart. Investor Relations contact: Steph Wissink – ir@walmart.com Media Relations contact: Molly Blakeman – (800) 331-0085 | ||
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| Forward-looking statements | | ||||||||||||||||
| This release and related management commentary contains statements or may include or may incorporate by reference Walmart management’s guidance regarding adjusted earnings per share, consolidated net sales, consolidated operating income and consolidated adjusted operating income, consolidated operating expense, net interest expenses, non-controlling interest, capital expenditures, share repurchases, Walmart’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, and comparable sales, among other items. Walmart believes such statements may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead express our estimates or expectations for our consolidated, or one of our segment's or business’, economic performance or results of operations for future periods or as of future dates or events or developments that may occur in the future or discuss our plans, objectives or goals. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of these forward-looking statements as a result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not being realized or other risks, uncertainties and factors including: capital markets and business conditions; trends and events around the world and in the markets in which we operate; currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; changes in the size of various markets, including eCommerce markets; unemployment levels; inflation or deflation, generally and in particular product categories; consumer confidence, disposable income, credit availability, spending levels, shopping patterns, debt levels and demand for certain merchandise; the effectiveness of the implementation and operation of our strategies, plans, programs and initiatives; unexpected changes in our objectives and plans; the impact of acquisitions, investments, divestitures and other strategic decisions; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; changes in the trading prices or fair value of certain equity investments we hold; initiatives of competitors, competitors' entry into and expansion in our markets, and competitive pressures; customer traffic and average transactions in our stores and clubs and on our eCommerce websites; the mix of merchandise we sell, the cost of goods we sell and the shrinkage we experience; our gross profit margins; the financial performance of Walmart and each of its segments, including the amounts of our cash flow during various periods; the amount of our net sales and operating expenses denominated in the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies; commodity prices and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel; challenges with our supply chain, including disruptions and issues relating to inventory management; disruptions in seasonal buying patterns; the availability of goods from suppliers and the cost of goods acquired from suppliers; our ability to respond to changing trends in consumer shopping habits; consumer acceptance of and response to our stores, clubs, eCommerce platforms, programs, merchandise offerings and delivery methods; cyber security events affecting us and related costs and impact to the business; developments in, outcomes of, and costs incurred in legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party or are subject, and the liabilities, obligations and expenses, if any, that we may incur in connection therewith; casualty and accident related costs and insurance costs; the turnover in our workforce and labor costs, including healthcare and other benefit costs; our effective tax rate and the factors affecting our effective tax rate, including assessments of certain tax contingencies, valuation allowances, changes in law, administrative audit outcomes, impact of discrete items and the mix of earnings between the U.S. and Walmart's international operations; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations and changes in tax rates including the enactment of laws and the adoption and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations; the imposition of new taxes on imports, new tariffs and changes in existing tariff rates; the imposition of new trade restrictions and changes in existing trade restrictions; adoption or creation of new, and modification of existing, governmental policies, programs, initiatives and actions in the markets in which Walmart operates and elsewhere and actions with respect to such policies, programs and initiatives; changes in accounting estimates or judgments; the level of public assistance payments; natural disasters, changes in climate, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events; and changes in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC discuss other risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement in the release and related management commentary. We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this release. Walmart cannot assure you that the results reflected in or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects for or on our operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made today are as of the date of this release. Walmart undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. | |||||||||||||||||
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Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, | January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in millions, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | Percent Change | 2025 | 2024 | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 178,830 | $ | 171,914 | 4.0 | % | $ | 674,538 | $ | 642,637 | 5.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Membership and other income | 1,724 | 1,474 | 17.0 | % | 6,447 | 5,488 | 17.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 180,554 | 173,388 | 4.1 | % | 680,985 | 648,125 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 136,172 | 131,825 | 3.3 | % | 511,753 | 490,142 | 4.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses | 36,523 | 34,309 | 6.5 | % | 139,884 | 130,971 | 6.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 7,859 | 7,254 | 8.3 | % | 29,348 | 27,012 | 8.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt | 599 | 576 | 4.0 | % | 2,249 | 2,259 | (0.4 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 118 | 119 | (0.8 | %) | 479 | 424 | 13.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (115) | (146) | (21.2 | %) | (483) | (546) | (11.5 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest, net | 602 | 549 | 9.7 | % | 2,245 | 2,137 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (gains) and losses | 294 | (813) | NM | 794 | 3,027 | (73.8 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 6,963 | 7,518 | (7.4 | %) | 26,309 | 21,848 | 20.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1,538 | 1,840 | (16.4 | %) | 6,152 | 5,578 | 10.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income | 5,425 | 5,678 | (4.5 | %) | 20,157 | 16,270 | 23.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (171) | (184) | (7.1 | %) | (721) | (759) | (5.0 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart | $ | 5,254 | $ | 5,494 | (4.4 | %) | $ | 19,436 | $ | 15,511 | 25.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.68 | (4.4 | %) | $ | 2.42 | $ | 1.92 | 26.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.68 | (4.4 | %) | $ | 2.41 | $ | 1.91 | 26.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 8,029 | 8,070 | 8,041 | 8,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 8,078 | 8,102 | 8,081 | 8,108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared per common share | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.83 | $ | 0.76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NM: Not Meaningful
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Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | | |||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, | January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,037 | $ | 9,867 | ||||||||||||||||
| Receivables, net | 9,975 | 8,796 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 56,435 | 54,892 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 4,011 | 3,322 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 79,458 | 76,877 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 119,993 | 110,810 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 13,599 | 13,673 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease right-of-use assets, net | 6,112 | 5,855 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 28,792 | 28,113 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 12,869 | 17,071 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 260,823 | $ | 252,399 | ||||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | $ | 3,068 | $ | 878 | ||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 58,666 | 56,812 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 29,345 | 28,759 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued income taxes | 608 | 307 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt due within one year | 2,598 | 3,447 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease obligations due within one year | 1,499 | 1,487 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations due within one year | 800 | 725 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 96,584 | 92,415 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 33,401 | 36,132 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term operating lease obligations | 12,825 | 12,943 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term finance lease obligations | 5,923 | 5,709 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes and other | 14,398 | 14,629 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 271 | 222 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ Equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 802 | 805 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital in excess of par value | 5,503 | 4,544 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 98,313 | 89,814 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (13,605) | (11,302) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Walmart shareholders’ equity | 91,013 | 83,861 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest | 6,408 | 6,488 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 97,421 | 90,349 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders’ equity | $ | 260,823 | $ | 252,399 | ||||||||||||||||
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Walmart Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
| January 31, | ||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income | $ | 20,157 | $ | 16,270 | ||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 12,973 | 11,853 | ||||||||||||
| Investment (gains) and losses, net | 878 | 3,193 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (635) | (175) | ||||||||||||
| Other operating activities | 2,889 | 2,642 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: | ||||||||||||||
| Receivables, net | (1,106) | (797) | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | (2,755) | 2,017 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 3,228 | 2,515 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 379 | (1,324) | ||||||||||||
| Accrued income taxes | 435 | (468) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 36,443 | 35,726 | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Payments for property and equipment | (23,783) | (20,606) | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment | 432 | 250 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from disposal of certain strategic investments | 4,080 | — | ||||||||||||
| Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (1,896) | (9) | ||||||||||||
| Other investing activities | (212) | (922) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (21,379) | (21,287) | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Net change in short-term borrowings | 2,212 | 512 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | — | 4,967 | ||||||||||||
| Repayments of long-term debt | (3,468) | (4,217) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends paid | (6,688) | (6,140) | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of Company stock | (4,494) | (2,779) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest | (576) | (763) | ||||||||||||
| Sale of subsidiary stock | 362 | 716 | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of noncontrolling interest | — | (3,462) | ||||||||||||
| Other financing activities | (2,170) | (2,248) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (14,822) | (13,414) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (641) | 69 | ||||||||||||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (399) | 1,094 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 9,935 | 8,841 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year | $ | 9,536 | $ | 9,935 | ||||||||||
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Walmart Inc. Supplemental Financial Information (Unaudited) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Segment information
| Three Months Ended | Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, | January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart U.S. | $ | % of Net Sales1 | $ | % of Net Sales1 | % Chg | $ | % of Net Sales1 | $ | % of Net Sales1 | % Chg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 123,523 | NP | $ | 117,643 | NP | 5.0 | % | $ | 462,415 | NP | $ | 441,817 | NP | 4.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Membership and other income2 | 759 | NP | 572 | NP | 32.7 | % | 2,594 | NP | 1,985 | NP | 30.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit3 | 33,071 | 26.8 | % | 30,894 | 26.3 | % | 7.0 | % | 125,964 | 27.2 | % | 118,254 | 26.8 | % | 6.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses3 | 27,306 | 22.1 | % | 25,391 | 21.6 | % | 7.5 | % | 104,676 | 22.6 | % | 98,085 | 22.2 | % | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 6,524 | 5.3 | % | $ | 6,075 | 5.2 | % | 7.4 | % | $ | 23,882 | 5.2 | % | $ | 22,154 | 5.0 | % | 7.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income4 | 6,524 | 5.3 | % | $ | 6,075 | 5.2 | % | 7.4 | % | $ | 24,012 | 5.2 | % | $ | 22,154 | 5.0 | % | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Walmart International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 32,208 | NP | $ | 32,419 | NP | (0.7 | %) | $ | 121,885 | NP | $ | 114,641 | NP | 6.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Membership and other income2 | 356 | NP | 353 | NP | 0.8 | % | 1,478 | NP | 1,408 | NP | 5.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit3 | 6,969 | 21.6 | % | 6,764 | 20.9 | % | 3.0 | % | 26,618 | 21.8 | % | 24,810 | 21.6 | % | 7.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses3 | 5,921 | 18.4 | % | 5,679 | 17.5 | % | 4.3 | % | 22,595 | 18.5 | % | 21,309 | 18.6 | % | 6.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 1,404 | 4.4 | % | $ | 1,438 | 4.4 | % | (2.4 | %) | $ | 5,501 | 4.5 | % | $ | 4,909 | 4.3 | % | 12.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Sam’s Club U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 23,099 | NP | $ | 21,852 | NP | 5.7 | % | $ | 90,238 | NP | $ | 86,179 | NP | 4.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Membership and other income2 | 595 | NP | 539 | NP | 10.4 | % | 2,323 | NP | 2,051 | NP | 13.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit3 | 2,618 | 11.3 | % | 2,431 | 11.1 | % | 7.7 | % | 10,203 | 11.3 | % | 9,431 | 10.9 | % | 8.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses3 | 2,639 | 11.4 | % | 2,350 | 10.8 | % | 12.3 | % | 10,122 | 11.2 | % | 9,290 | 10.8 | % | 9.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 574 | 2.5 | % | $ | 620 | 2.8 | % | (7.4 | %) | $ | 2,404 | 2.7 | % | $ | 2,192 | 2.5 | % | 9.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Corporate and support | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Membership and other income2 | $ | 14 | NP | $ | 10 | NP | 40.0 | % | $ | 52 | NP | $ | 44 | NP | 18.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses3 | 657 | 0.4 | % | 889 | 0.5 | % | (26.1 | %) | 2,491 | 0.4 | % | 2,287 | 0.4 | % | 8.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (643) | (0.4 | %) | $ | (879) | (0.5 | %) | (26.8 | %) | $ | (2,439) | (0.4 | %) | $ | (2,243) | (0.3 | %) | 8.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 178,830 | NP | $ | 171,914 | NP | 4.0 | % | $ | 674,538 | NP | $ | 642,637 | NP | 5.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Membership and other income2 | 1,724 | NP | 1,474 | NP | 17.0 | % | 6,447 | NP | 5,488 | NP | 17.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit3 | 42,658 | 23.9 | % | 40,089 | 23.3 | % | 6.4 | % | 162,785 | 24.1 | % | 152,495 | 23.7 | % | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses3 | 36,523 | 20.4 | % | 34,309 | 20.0 | % | 6.5 | % | 139,884 | 20.7 | % | 130,971 | 20.4 | % | 6.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 7,859 | 4.4 | % | $ | 7,254 | 4.2 | % | 8.3 | % | $ | 29,348 | 4.4 | % | $ | 27,012 | 4.2 | % | 8.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income4 | $ | 7,760 | 4.3 | % | $ | 7,254 | 4.2 | % | 7.0 | % | $ | 29,504 | 4.4 | % | $ | 27,105 | 4.2 | % | 8.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
1 Corporate and support shown as percentage of consolidated net sales.
2 Membership and other income includes membership fees and other items such as rental and tenant income, recycling income, gift card breakage income, as well as other income from corporate campus facilities.
3 Gross profit defined as net sales less cost of sales. Operating expenses refers to operating, selling, general and administrative expenses.
4 See additional information at the end of the release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
NP - Not provided
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U.S. comparable sales results
| With Fuel | Without Fuel | Fuel Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 Weeks Ended1 | 13 Weeks Ended | 14 Weeks Ended1 | 13 Weeks Ended | 14 Weeks Ended1 | 13 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/31/2025 | 1/26/2024 | 1/31/2025 | 1/26/2024 | 1/31/2025 | 1/26/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart U.S. | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam’s Club | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% | 3.1% | (1.5%) | (1.2%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total U.S. | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.9% | (0.2%) | (0.2%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| With Fuel | Without Fuel | Fuel Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 Weeks Ended1 | 52 Weeks Ended | 53 Weeks Ended1 | 52 Weeks Ended | 53 Weeks Ended1 | 52 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/31/2025 | 1/26/2024 | 1/31/2025 | 1/26/2024 | 1/31/2025 | 1/26/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart U.S. | 4.4% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | (0.1%) | (0.1%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam’s Club | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.9% | 4.8% | (1.6%) | (2.5%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total U.S. | 4.4% | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.5% | (0.3%) | (0.5%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable sales is a metric that indicates the performance of our existing stores and clubs by measuring the change in sales for such stores and clubs, and it is important to review in conjunction with the company’s financial results reported in accordance with GAAP. Walmart's definition of comparable sales includes sales from stores and clubs open for the previous 12 months, including remodels, relocations, expansions and conversions, as well as eCommerce sales. Comparable sales excluding fuel is also an important, separate metric that indicates the performance of our existing stores and clubs without considering fuel, which is volatile and unpredictable. Other companies in our industry may calculate comparable sales differently, limiting the comparability of the metric.
1 We report U.S. comparable sales on a 13-week and 52-week retail calendar — commonly referred to as a "4-5-4" calendar — which uses 364 days in a year. In certain years, it becomes necessary to add a 53rd week to our comparable sales reporting calendar, which occurs in fiscal 2025. Refer to our Q4 FY25 financial presentation to accompany management commentary for supplemental information regarding our FY25 comparable sales 4-5-4 reporting calendar.
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Walmart Inc. Reconciliations of and Other Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) | | |||||||||||||||||||
The following information provides reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in the press release to which this reconciliation is attached to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company has provided the non-GAAP financial information presented in the press release, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the press release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the press release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.
Constant currency
In discussing our operating results, the term currency exchange rates refers to the currency exchange rates we use to convert the operating results for countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars. We calculate the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period's currency exchange rates and the comparable prior year period's currency exchange rates. Additionally, no currency exchange rate fluctuations are calculated for non-USD acquisitions until owned for 12 months.
Throughout our discussion, we refer to the results of this calculation as the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations. When we refer to constant currency operating results, this means operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations.
The table below reflects the calculation of constant currency for total revenues, net sales and operating income for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
| Three Months Ended January 31, 2025 | Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart International | Consolidated | Walmart International | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | Percent Change1 | 2025 | Percent Change1 | 2025 | Percent Change1 | 2025 | Percent Change1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 32,564 | (0.6 | %) | $ | 180,554 | 4.1 | % | $ | 123,363 | 6.3 | % | $ | 680,985 | 5.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | 2,065 | N/A | 2,065 | N/A | 3,231 | N/A | 3,231 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues (cc) | $ | 34,629 | 5.7 | % | $ | 182,619 | 5.3 | % | $ | 126,594 | 9.1 | % | $ | 684,216 | 5.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 32,208 | (0.7 | %) | $ | 178,830 | 4.0 | % | $ | 121,885 | 6.3 | % | $ | 674,538 | 5.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | 2,049 | N/A | 2,049 | N/A | 3,198 | N/A | 3,198 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales (cc) | $ | 34,257 | 5.7 | % | $ | 180,879 | 5.2 | % | $ | 125,083 | 9.1 | % | $ | 677,736 | 5.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 1,404 | (2.4 | %) | $ | 7,859 | 8.3 | % | $ | 5,501 | 12.1 | % | $ | 29,348 | 8.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | 179 | N/A | 179 | N/A | 242 | N/A | 242 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (cc) | $ | 1,583 | 10.1 | % | $ | 8,038 | 10.8 | % | $ | 5,743 | 17.0 | % | $ | 29,590 | 9.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
1 Change versus prior year comparable period reported results.
N/A - Not applicable
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Adjusted operating income
Adjusted operating income is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain charges included in operating income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that adjusted operating income is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, adjusted operating income affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance as compared with that of the prior year.
When we refer to adjusted operating income in constant currency, this means adjusted operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations. The table below reflect the calculation of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
| Three Months Ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart U.S. | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income, as reported | $ | 6,524 | $ | 6,075 | $ | 7,859 | $ | 7,254 | |||||||||||||||
Opioid-related legal matters1 | — | — | (99) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income | $ | 6,524 | $ | 6,075 | $ | 7,760 | $ | 7,254 | |||||||||||||||
Percent change3 | 7.4 | % | NP | 7.0 | % | NP | |||||||||||||||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | N/A | N/A | 179 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income, constant currency | N/A | N/A | $ | 7,939 | $ | 7,254 | |||||||||||||||||
Percent change3 | N/A | N/A | 9.4 | % | NP | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year Ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmart U.S. | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income, as reported | $ | 23,882 | $ | 22,154 | $ | 29,348 | $ | 27,012 | |||||||||||||||
Business reorganization charges2 | 130 | — | 255 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Opioid-related legal matters1 | — | — | (99) | 93 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income | $ | 24,012 | $ | 22,154 | $ | 29,504 | $ | 27,105 | |||||||||||||||
Percent change3 | 8.4 | % | NP | 8.9 | % | NP | |||||||||||||||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | N/A | N/A | 242 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income, constant currency | N/A | N/A | $ | 29,746 | $ | 27,105 | |||||||||||||||||
Percent change3 | N/A | N/A | 9.7 | % | NP | ||||||||||||||||||
1 Opioid-related legal matters are recorded in Corporate and Support and reflect 1) proceeds received from settlement of a shareholder derivative lawsuit in Q4 FY25, and 2) incremental opioid settlement expense in Q2 FY24.
2 Business reorganization charges primarily relate to expenses incurred in connection with strategic decisions made in the Walmart U.S. segment, as well as incremental business reorganization expenses recorded in Corporate and support.
3 Change versus prior year comparable period.
NP - Not provided
N/A - Not applicable
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Free cash flow
Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes, however, that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities in a period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period. Net cash provided by operating activities was $36.4 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, which represents an increase of $0.7 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cash provided by operating income and lapping the payment of accrued opioid legal charges in the prior year, partially offset by increased inventory purchases. Free cash flow for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 was $12.7 billion, which represents a decrease of $2.5 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in free cash flow was due to an increase of $3.2 billion in capital expenditures to support our investment strategy, partially offset by the increase in net cash provided by operating activities described above.
Walmart’s definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Although other companies report their free cash flow, numerous methods may exist for calculating a company’s free cash flow. As a result, the method used by Walmart’s management to calculate our free cash flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, which we believe to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to free cash flow, as well as information regarding net cash used in investing activities and net cash used in financing activities.
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
| January 31, | ||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 36,443 | $ | 35,726 | ||||||||||
| Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures) | (23,783) | (20,606) | ||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 12,660 | $ | 15,120 | ||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities1 | $ | (21,379) | $ | (21,287) | ||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (14,822) | (13,414) | ||||||||||||
1 "Net cash used in investing activities" includes payments for property and equipment, which is also included in our computation of free cash flow.
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Adjusted EPS
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart (Adjusted EPS) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain amounts included in the diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart calculated in accordance with GAAP (EPS), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, Adjusted EPS affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance with that of the prior year.
We adjust for the unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments each quarter because although the investments are strategic decisions for our retail operations, management’s measurement of each strategy is primarily focused on the operational results rather than the fair value of such investments. Additionally, management does not forecast changes in the fair value of its equity and other investments. Accordingly, management adjusts EPS each quarter for the unrealized and realized gains and losses related to those investments.
Tax impacts are calculated based on the nature of the item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rates in effect for relevant jurisdictions. NCI impacts are based on the ownership percentages of our noncontrolling interests, where applicable.
We have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 by adjusting EPS for the following:
1.unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments;
2.opioid-related shareholder derivative lawsuit settlement proceeds; and
3.business reorganization charges, primarily related to expenses incurred in connection with strategic decisions made in the Walmart U.S. segment, as well as incremental business reorganization expenses recorded in Corporate and support.
Three Months Ended January 31, 20251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported EPS | $0.65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact2 | NCI Impact | Net Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $0.04 | $(0.02) | $— | $0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opioid-related legal matter | (0.01) | — | — | (0.01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net adjustments | $0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $0.66 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 20251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported EPS | $2.41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact2 | NCI Impact | Net Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $0.12 | $(0.03) | $— | $0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opioid-related legal matter | (0.01) | — | — | (0.01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business reorganization charges | 0.03 | (0.01) | — | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net adjustments | $0.10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $2.51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding. Additionally, the individual components in the tables above may include immaterial rounding.
2 The reported effective tax rate was 22.1% and 23.4% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 23.0% and 23.6% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
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As previously disclosed in our fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) unrealized and realized gains and losses on the company’s equity and other investments; and (2) incremental opioid settlement expense.
Three Months Ended January 31, 20241 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported EPS | $0.68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact2 | NCI Impact | Net Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $(0.10) | $0.02 | $— | $(0.08) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $0.60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 20241,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported EPS | $1.91 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | Pre-Tax Impact | Tax Impact2 | NCI Impact | Net Impact | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity and other investments | $0.38 | $(0.08) | $— | $0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opioid-related legal matter | 0.01 | — | — | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net adjustments | $0.31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $2.22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Individual components in the accompanying table may include immaterial rounding, including per-share amounts retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 23, 2024 stock split.
2 The reported effective tax rate was 24.5% and 25.5% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 24.5% and 25.2% for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2024.
3 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding.
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Return on investment
We include return on assets ("ROA") and return on investment (“ROI”) as metrics to assess our return on capital. ROA is the most directly comparable measure based on our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, while ROI is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes ROI is a meaningful metric to share with investors because it helps investors assess how effectively Walmart is deploying its assets. Trends in ROI can fluctuate over time as management balances long-term strategic initiatives with possible short-term impacts.
Our calculation of ROI is considered a non-GAAP financial measure because we calculate ROI using financial measures that exclude and include amounts that are included and excluded in ROA, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. ROA is consolidated net income for the period divided by average total assets for the period. We define ROI as operating income plus interest income, depreciation and amortization, and rent expense for the trailing 12 months divided by average invested capital during that period. We consider average invested capital to be the average of our beginning and ending total assets, plus average accumulated depreciation and amortization, less average accounts payable and average accrued liabilities for that period. Although ROI is a standard financial measure, numerous methods exist for calculating a company's ROI. As a result, the method used by management to calculate our ROI may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their ROI.
ROA was 7.9 percent and 6.6 percent for the trailing twelve months ended January 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in ROA was primarily due to an increase in consolidated net income during the trailing 12 month period, as a result of higher operating income and changes in the fair value of our equity and other investments. ROI was 15.5 percent and 15.0 percent for the trailing 12 months ended January 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in ROI was the result of an increase in operating income, primarily due to improvements in business performance, partially offset by an increase in average invested capital primarily due to higher purchases of property and equipment.
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The calculation of ROA and ROI, along with a reconciliation of ROI to the calculation of ROA, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is as follows:
| CALCULATION OF RETURN ON ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trailing Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income | $ | 20,157 | $ | 16,270 | ||||||||||||||||
| Denominator | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average total assets1 | 256,611 | 247,798 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.9 | % | 6.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trailing Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 29,348 | $ | 27,012 | ||||||||||||||||
| + Interest income | 483 | 546 | ||||||||||||||||||
| + Depreciation and amortization | 12,973 | 11,853 | ||||||||||||||||||
| + Rent | 2,347 | 2,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROI operating income | $ | 45,151 | $ | 41,688 | ||||||||||||||||
| Denominator | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average total assets1 | $ | 256,611 | $ | 247,798 | ||||||||||||||||
'+ Average accumulated depreciation and amortization1 | 121,624 | 114,944 | ||||||||||||||||||
'- Average accounts payable1 | 57,739 | 55,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
'- Average accrued liabilities1 | 29,052 | 29,943 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Average invested capital | $ | 291,444 | $ | 277,522 | ||||||||||||||||
| Return on investment (ROI) | 15.5 | % | 15.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain Balance Sheet Data | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 260,823 | $ | 252,399 | $ | 243,197 | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | 123,646 | 119,602 | 110,286 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 58,666 | 56,812 | 53,742 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 29,345 | 28,759 | 31,126 | |||||||||||||||||
1 The average is based on the addition of the account balance at the end of the current period to the account balance at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2.
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