Executive Summary
Walmart Inc. delivered a robust QQ2 2026 performance with revenue of $177.402 billion, up 4.76% year over year and 7.12% quarter over quarter. The gross profit totaled $44.631 billion, yielding a gross margin of 25.16%, while operating income reached $7.289 billion and net income was $7.026 billion, translating to earnings per share (EPS) of $0.88 for the quarter. Free cash flow (FCF) generation remained strong at $7.956 billion, supported by operating cash flow of $12.941 billion and capital expenditures of $4.986 billion. Net debt stood at roughly $55.6 billion with cash and cash equivalents of about $9.88 billion, underscoring a solid liquidity position and durable capacity for capital allocation. The company also deployed $1.645 billion in share repurchases and paid $1.875 billion in dividends, highlighting a disciplined capital return framework amid a dynamic retail environment.
From a profitability perspective, Walmart’s QQ2 2026 results show a resilient operating margin around 4.11% and a net margin near 3.96%, with YoY EBITDA margins hovering around 7.65%. The year-over-year acceleration in net income and EPS (YoY EPS up ~57%) reflects a favorable mix, ongoing efficiency gains, and the ability to sustain price competitiveness while investing in the omnichannel and membership strategies that support long-term growth. Management commentary (when available) typically emphasizes continued emphasis on price leadership, supply chain efficiency, and investments in e-commerce and store network; however, no formal forward guidance was included in the provided data which necessitates a scenario-based outlook grounded in the quarter’s cash flow strength and balance sheet resilience. Investors should monitor input costs, labor dynamics, domestic versus international performance, and the pace of e-commerce and membership initiatives as primary catalysts for future margin expansion and earnings progression.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Insights
Revenue: USD 177.402 billion; YoY growth 4.76%; QoQ growth 7.12%
Gross Profit: USD 44.631 billion; Gross Margin 25.16%
Operating Income: USD 7.289 billion; Operating Margin 4.11%
Net Income: USD 7.026 billion; Net Margin 3.96%
EPS: USD 0.88; YoY EPS growth 57.14%; QoQ EPS growth 57.14%
EBITDA: USD 13.575 billion; EBITDA Margin 7.65%
Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities USD 12.941 billion; Capital expenditures USD 4.986 billion; Free cash flow USD 7.956 billion
Liquidity/Balance S...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: USD 177.402 billion; YoY growth 4.76%; QoQ growth 7.12%
Gross Profit: USD 44.631 billion; Gross Margin 25.16%
Operating Income: USD 7.289 billion; Operating Margin 4.11%
Net Income: USD 7.026 billion; Net Margin 3.96%
EPS: USD 0.88; YoY EPS growth 57.14%; QoQ EPS growth 57.14%
EBITDA: USD 13.575 billion; EBITDA Margin 7.65%
Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities USD 12.941 billion; Capital expenditures USD 4.986 billion; Free cash flow USD 7.956 billion
Liquidity/Balance Sheet: Cash and cash equivalents USD 9.431 billion; Total assets USD 270.837 billion; Total liabilities USD 173.980 billion; Total stockholders’ equity USD 90.110 billion; Net debt USD 55.584 billion; Current assets USD 82.033 billion vs. current liabilities USD 103.566 billion (current ratio ~0.79); Inventory USD 57.729 billion; Receivables USD 10.518 billion; Cash flow deployment included USD 1.645 billion in share repurchases and USD 1.875 billion in dividends.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
177.40B |
4.76% |
7.12% |
Gross Profit |
44.63B |
4.95% |
8.05% |
Operating Income |
7.29B |
-8.24% |
2.12% |
Net Income |
7.03B |
56.10% |
56.59% |
EPS |
0.88 |
57.14% |
57.14% |
Management Commentary
Management transcript details are not included in the provided data. No earnings-call quotes or verbatim management remarks were supplied in this dataset, limiting the ability to extract transcript-based themes or quotes.
Forward Guidance
No explicit forward guidance was provided in the supplied data. The QQ2 2026 numbers imply a durable cash-generating platform and capital return cadence, but investors should evaluate trajectory in several areas: (1) margin progression supported by pricing discipline and cost optimization; (2) growth in e-commerce and omnichannel effectiveness; (3) international growth challenges and opportunities; (4) ongoing capital allocation balance between share repurchases, dividends, and strategic investments. A scenario-based view points to modest to mid-single-digit revenue growth with potential margin expansion as supply chain and price-competition dynamics normalize, contingent on input costs and labor costs. Key indicators to monitor include comp store performance, e-commerce penetration, international contributions, and Walmart’s ability to scale membership-based initiatives and Walmart+ monetization.