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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Q2 revenue rises 5.9% to $187.9 billion; FY27 adjusted EPS outlook raised

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Walmart reported second-quarter results for the three months ended July 31, 2026, with revenue of $187.9 billion, up 5.9%, and operating income up 28.8% to $9.4 billion. GAAP diluted earnings per share fell 9.1% to $0.80, a period that included $1.2 billion in other losses, while the company raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.80 to $2.87.

Key points

  • Q2 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.80, down from $0.88; adjusted EPS was $0.81 after excluding a $0.12 net loss on equity and other investments and a $0.11 net benefit from a tax matter.
  • Q2 operating income was $9.4 billion, up 28.8%, including the impact of tariff refunds received, partly offset by price investments.
  • FY27 adjusted EPS guidance is $2.80 to $2.87, up from $2.75 to $2.85 previously; net sales growth guidance is 4.0% to 5.0% in constant currency.
  • Q3 adjusted EPS is expected to be $0.62 to $0.64, with Q3 net sales growth of 3.0% to 3.75% in constant currency.

The filing

CompanyWalmart (WMT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 20, 2026, 6:59 AM ET
Accession number0000104169-26-000145

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:16 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 20, 2026.

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