Observed Signal · Aug 20, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
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.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 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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Walmart Raises Guidance After 38% Ads Growth
Walmart reported a strong quarter driven by advertising and ecommerce, with global ad revenue up 38% and U.S. Walmart Connect growth of 43% (excluding Vizio). Total revenue was $187.9 billion, a 5.9% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EPS beat estimates. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.80–$2.87. Walmart recently closed its acquisition of CTV platform Vibe.co and plans to fold it into Walmart Connect to extend first-party commerce data and measurement into streaming; the retailer also owns Vizio from a 2024 deal. Walmart is scaling AI capabilities through its Sparky shopping agent (users up 70% year-over-year; Sparky users spend 40% more per order). Leadership cited tariff refunds and regulatory headwinds but emphasized the strategic value of integrating shopping, media, and streaming.
10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Walmart (2026-08-28)
Walmart Inc. reported solid financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2026, with total revenues rising 5.9% year-over-year to $187.94 billion and operating income increasing 28.8% to $9.38 billion. Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart was $6.37 billion ($0.80 per diluted share), down 9.4% YoY primarily due to $1.20 billion in net unrealized losses on equity and debt investments compared to $2.71 billion in gains in the prior-year period. Operational performance was bolstered by robust omnichannel growth, store-fulfilled delivery, and a $2.9 billion IEEPA tariff refund recognized as a reduction to cost of sales. Walmart continued its disciplined capital allocation, repurchasing $5.10 billion in common stock and generating $19.71 billion in operating cash flow for the first six months.
Walmart stores evolve as e‑commerce grows
Walmart reported stronger e-commerce growth and rising transactions in its U.S. business during fiscal Q2, with e-commerce sales up 24% and now accounting for over 23% of Walmart U.S. mix, CFO John David Rainey said on the earnings call. Walmart U.S. comparable sales grew 2.6% (3.4% excluding health and wellness), while Walmart Inc. revenue rose 5.9% year-over-year to $187.9 billion and operating income increased 28.8% to $9.4 billion. The company said tariff refunds (about $2.9 billion expected) and drug pricing regulation affected results, and raised fiscal 2027 net sales guidance to a 4%–5% range.
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