Observed Signal · Aug 20, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Financials Market: Walmart Raises Guidance After Strong Q2 FY27
Walmart reported a strong second quarter of fiscal 2027, driven by robust e-commerce growth, expanding advertising revenue and higher membership income, and raised its full-year outlook. Quarterly revenue increased to $187.9 billion (up 5.9% year-over-year; +5.1% constant currency), global e-commerce rose 23%, and advertising revenue grew 38% company-wide. Operating income improved 28.8% to $9.4 billion and adjusted EPS was $0.81. The company now expects full-year constant-currency revenue growth of 4–5% and adjusted operating income growth of 7–8.5%, and provided Q3 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance. Management plans continued investments in prices and customer experience to support competitive positioning.
Walmart is a major global retailer; strong e-commerce and advertising growth plus an upward revision to full-year guidance affect retail media dynamics, advertiser budgets, and competitive positioning across retail and ad markets.
Wichtigste Kernpunkte & Evidenz
- Walmart Q2 FY27 revenue: $187.9 billion, up 5.9% year-over-year (5.1% constant currency).
- Global e-commerce revenue grew 23% year-over-year; US online sales rose 24%.
- Advertising revenue grew 38% company-wide.
- Operating income rose 28.8% to $9.4 billion; adjusted EPS was $0.81.
- Walmart raised full-year guidance to 4–5% constant-currency revenue growth and 7–8.5% adjusted operating income growth; Q3 revenue growth expected 3–3.75% and adjusted EPS $0.62–0.64.
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