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Q1 diluted EPS from continuing operations was
$1.03 , within guidance of$0.95 - $1.10 . -
Currency negatively impacted EPS by approximately
$0.03 . -
Walmart
U.S. 1 .1% comp includes positive traffic for the second consecutive quarter. Customer experience scores improved in all formats. Customers benefited from lower gas prices. - E-commerce sales globally increased approximately 17%.
- Consolidated operating income declined 8.3%, due to impacts from currency fluctuations and investments in associate wages & training and e-commerce.
(Amount in billions, except as noted)
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