Summary
Walmart Inc. reported solid revenue growth for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2022, driven by strong comparable sales, particularly in the U.S. and at Sam's Club. Total revenues increased by 4.3% and 3.1% respectively, year-over-year. Despite revenue growth, consolidated net income saw a significant decrease due to a large loss on extinguishment of debt ($2.4 billion) and unfavorable changes in other gains and losses, largely influenced by equity investment valuations and divestiture impacts. The company continues to strategically allocate capital, investing in supply chain, automation, and customer-facing initiatives, while also returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
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Financial Statements
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| Revenue | $139.21B |
| Cost of Revenue | $105.02B |
| Gross Profit | $34.18B |
| SG&A Expenses | $29.71B |
| Operating Income | $5.79B |
| Interest Expense | $408.00M |
| Net Income | $3.10B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.37 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.37 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 8.36B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 8.39B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 4.3% to $140.5 billion for the third quarter and 3.1% to $419.9 billion for the first nine months, driven by strong comparable sales growth in Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club.
- 2Walmart U.S. comparable sales increased by 9.4% and 6.7% for the respective periods, fueled by strong consumer spending and increased average ticket size.
- 3Sam's Club saw robust comparable sales growth of 19.6% and 14.6%, also benefiting from increased transactions and average ticket.
- 4A significant $2.4 billion loss on extinguishment of debt impacted the quarter, primarily related to the early retirement of higher-interest rate debt.
- 5Consolidated net income decreased significantly, with diluted EPS falling to $1.11 for the quarter compared to $1.80 in the prior year.
- 6Capital expenditures increased, with a focus on supply chain, automation, customer-facing initiatives, and technology, signaling ongoing investment in future growth.
- 7The company continues to return capital to shareholders, with dividends increased and a substantial $7.37 billion in share repurchases during the first nine months of the fiscal year.
Frequently Asked Questions
The decrease in net income was primarily driven by a substantial $2.4 billion loss on the extinguishment of debt incurred in the current period. Additionally, 'Other gains and losses' were less favorable compared to the prior year, impacted by fluctuations in the fair value of equity investments and losses related to divestitures of international operations.
The divestitures of Asda (U.K.) and Seiyu (Japan) resulted in a significant decrease in net sales for the Walmart International segment, contributing to the overall consolidated revenue increase being lower than it otherwise would have been. Incremental non-cash losses of $0.2 billion (after tax) for each divestiture were recognized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, impacting the 'Other gains and losses' line item.
Walmart's strategy focuses on 'strong, efficient growth,' 'consistent operating discipline,' and 'strategic capital allocation.' This is reflected in increased capital expenditures towards supply chain, automation, customer-facing initiatives, and technology, while reducing investment in new store openings. The company also continues to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
The most significant legal contingency disclosed is the ongoing Opioids Litigation, where a jury found in favor of plaintiffs on liability, and Walmart intends to appeal. Other significant matters include DOJ opioid civil litigation, securities class actions, derivative lawsuits, and an indemnification obligation for Asda Equal Value Claims. The company is actively defending against these claims and cannot reasonably estimate potential losses for many of them.