In a significant milestone for the world’s largest retailer, Walmart Inc. (WMT) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings that modestly exceeded Wall Street forecasts, marking the first earnings release under the leadership of new CEO John Furner. Furner, who assumed the role from Doug McMillon earlier this fiscal year, has steered the company to a strong start, reinforcing investor confidence and driving a 1% uptick in premarket trading.
The quarterly performance also underscores Walmart’s ascension into an elite echelon of corporate America. The retail behemoth has officially joined the distinguished “$1 trillion club,” a select group of U.S. corporations—including tech giants such as Google’s parent company Alphabet, Nvidia, Meta, and Apple—that have achieved a trillion-dollar market capitalization.
Financial Performance Exceeds Projections
For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Walmart reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74, edging past the consensus estimate of $0.73. Revenue for the quarter demonstrated comparable resilience, reaching $190.7 billion against a projected $190.6 billion, showcasing the company’s operational efficiency and sustained consumer demand.
The company’s full-year fiscal 2026 results likewise surpassed analyst projections. Walmart posted annual revenue of $715.9 billion, excluding the impact of currency fluctuations, compared to the forecasted $713.2 billion. Adjusted EPS for the year landed at $2.64, marginally outperforming the anticipated $2.63.
Operational Highlights and Digital Momentum
A deeper dive into the quarterly metrics reveals robust operational health. Comparable store sales—a key retail metric—grew by an impressive 4.6%, exceeding the 4.3% analyst consensus. This growth was bolstered by a notable acceleration in the company’s digital ecosystem, with e-commerce sales continuing their strong trajectory. Furthermore, customer traffic showed positive momentum, with transaction volumes increasing by 2.6%, surpassing expectations.
Prudent Guidance Amidst a Dynamic Macro Landscape
Looking ahead to fiscal year 2027, Walmart has offered a cautiously optimistic outlook that contrasts slightly with more aggressive Street estimates. The company projects revenue growth in the range of 3.5% to 4.5%, while Wall Street anticipates growth near the 5% mark. Regarding profitability, the retailer estimates adjusted EPS to fall between $2.75 and $2.85, compared to the analyst consensus of $2.97.
During an investor conference call, Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey addressed the forward-looking guidance with a tone of measured confidence. “Our goal is to outperform this guidance, but we believe it’s prudent to start the year with a level of conservatism given the backdrop is still somewhat unstable,” Rainey stated, acknowledging the broader economic uncertainties while signaling the company’s commitment to exceeding expectations.
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