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Walmart Raises FY27 Earnings & Sales Outlook (WMT)

Published: February 19, 2026
Walmart Inc.

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  • Ticker: WMT — Date: 2026-02-19.
  • Walmart announced an updated FY27 guidance raising both sales and earnings forecasts.
  • This guidance update follows reported results in FY2025 (Revenue $681.0 billion) and Q2 FY2026 (three-month net income $7,151 million).
  • Recent available financials: Fiscal 2025 revenue $681 billion; Q2 FY2026 net income (three months) $7,151 million; six-month net income $11,790 million.

Historical Context

Recent corporate developments recorded in company filings that provide context for the guidance update include: the October 22, 2025 appointment of a new Senior Vice President and Controller; and two Rule 10b5-1 trading plans initiated by an executive vice president on September 19 and September 22, 2025, for future share sales through mid-2026. These events are part of the backdrop of executive and governance changes disclosed in filings and do not, in filings provided, quantify the drivers of the FY27 guidance change.

What the FY27 Guidance Update Means

Walmart’s decision to raise FY27 sales and earnings guidance signals management’s increased confidence in near-term operating performance. Investors typically view upward guidance as an indication that company leadership expects stronger top-line trends or improved margin dynamics versus prior targets. The announcement should be considered alongside Walmart’s size and operating footprint: Walmart U.S. accounted for $462.4 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025 and the company reported consolidated revenue of $681 billion for that year.

Financial Context — Recent Results and Balance Sheet

Available financials provide a snapshot of the company’s recent operating base. For the quarter ended July 31, 2025 (Q2 FY2026), consolidated net income was $7,151 million for the three-month period and $11,790 million for the six months. Basic and diluted EPS for recent quarters were reported in the filings (basic EPS $0.88/$1.44 for the referenced periods). On the balance sheet as of July 31, 2025, total shareholders’ equity stood at $96,550 million (Walmart shareholders’ equity $90,110 million). Operating cash flows and non-cash adjustments (including depreciation and amortization) underpin the company’s ability to fund investments, dividends and share repurchases cited in company filings.

Drivers and Strategic Considerations (Grounded in Filings)

Walmart’s filings emphasize omni-channel execution, investments in technology and automation, and growth areas including eCommerce, advertising, fulfillment, healthcare and financial services. While the filings do not attribute the guidance change to a single factor, those strategic priorities are the primary levers management has identified for revenue and margin improvement. The company’s scale — 4,605 U.S. stores and 5,566 international stores across 18 countries — remains a central operational advantage reflected in prior results.

Risks and Investor Watch List

Investors should weigh the guidance update against the risk factors disclosed in Walmart’s 10-K: macroeconomic and geopolitical risks (inflation, supply chain, tariffs), operational risks (competition in fulfillment, advertising and healthcare), financial risks (liquidity and cash flow sufficiency for dividends and buybacks), and legal or regulatory exposures. Filings also note that Walmart’s competitive position depends on execution of cost control (Every Day Low Cost) and omni-channel initiatives; the company’s filings do not present evidence of an explicit structural moat beyond scale and operational capabilities.

What Investors Should Monitor Next

Key items for investors to monitor following the FY27 guidance raise include upcoming quarterly results that will show whether revenue and margins are tracking toward the updated guidance, updates on eCommerce and advertising revenue growth, cash flow trends, and any changes to capital return programs. Given the company’s historical emphasis on dividends and share repurchases, continued disclosure on capital allocation will be relevant to assessing shareholder return prospects.

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