Walmart closed its first fiscal quarter, as of April 30, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of $5.33 billion (€4.59 billion), an increase of 18.8% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
In terms of revenue, the total income of the US distribution giant reached $177.751 billion (€153.162 billion), a year-on-year increase of 7.3%. The multinational's costs rose to $170.258 billion (€146.706 billion), up 7.4% from a year ago.
Walmart's United States segment generated revenue of $117.169 billion (around €100 billion), representing an improvement of 4.5%. For its part, Walmart's international division recorded a turnover of $35.110 billion (about €30 billion), with an increase of 18%. In turn, Sam's Club's business increased its sales by 6.1%, to $23.405 billion (about €20 billion).
Earnings per share advanced 19.6%, from $0.56 (€0.48) in the first quarter of 2025 to $0.67 (€0.58) in the same period of the current fiscal year.
Looking ahead to the second quarter, the company expects net sales to increase between 4% and 5%, while operating income is expected to expand in a range of between 7% and 10%.
Likewise, the forecast for Walmart's earnings per share in the next three months is around $0.74 (€0.64). The company maintains its objectives for fiscal year 2027 unchanged with respect to the previously communicated guidance.
"Our results reflect our constant focus on delivering comprehensive solutions across the company: better shopping experiences, a wider product range, and faster deliveries. Our teams are adopting innovative technologies, driving productivity through automation, and developing e-commerce solutions with higher profit margins," said Walmart President and CEO John Furner.