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**Walmart Inc. (WMT) Q1 2026 Financial Summary** **Financial Health & Performance:** - **Revenue:** $165.6 billion, up 2.5% YoY. - **Net Income:** $4.6 billion, down 13.7% YoY. - **Earnings per Share (EPS):** $0.56, down 12.7% YoY. - **Operating Income:** $7.1 billion, up 4.3% YoY. - **Gross Margin:** 24.2%, up 12 basis points YoY. - **Operating Margin:** 4.4%, up 7 basis points YoY. - **Free Cash Flow:** $0.4 billion, up $0.9 billion YoY. **Segment Performance:** - **Walmart U.S.:** Net sales up 3.2% YoY, operating income up 7.1% YoY. - **Walmart International:** Net sales down 0.3% YoY, operating income down 17.6% YoY. - **Sam's Club U.S.:** Net sales up 2.9% YoY, operating income up 11.6% YoY. **Key Metrics & Trends:** - **Comparable Sales (U.S.):** Up 3.0% YoY, driven by eCommerce growth and strong sales in health and wellness. - **E-commerce Sales:** Positive contribution to comparable sales in both Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club U.S. - **Membership Income:** Up 3.7% YoY, driven by Walmart+ growth. - **Capital Expenditures:** $4.99 billion, up 6.6% YoY, focused on supply chain, customer-facing initiatives, and technology. **Uncertainties & Future Operations:** - **Macroeconomic Factors:** Tariffs, trade restrictions, inflation, and currency fluctuations may impact results. - **Legal Proceedings:** Ongoing opioid-related litigation and other legal matters may result in material liabilities. - **Strategic Initiatives:** Focus on omnichannel growth, productivity improvements, and higher-margin businesses. **Cash Flow & Liquidity:** - **Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:** $5.4 billion, up 27.6% YoY. - **Long-term Debt:** Increased by $4.6 billion due to new issuances. - **Share Repurchases:** $4.6 billion in shares repurchased, up $3.5 billion YoY. **Forward-Looking Statements:** - Walmart expects continued uncertainty due to macroeconomic factors and legal proceedings. - The company remains committed to its financial framework, focusing on growth, margin improvement, and returns.