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Q2 diluted EPS from continuing operations was
$1.08 . Currency exchange rates negatively impacted EPS by approximately$0.04 .
- Comp sales at Walmart U.S. increased 1.5%, driven by traffic of 1.3%. Neighborhood Market comps increased approximately 7.3%, with strong growth from new stores. Customer experience scores improved over last year.
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Total revenue was
$120.2 billion . On a constant currency basis, total revenue was$124.5 billion .
- E-commerce sales globally increased approximately 16% on a constant currency basis. Gross merchandise value, or GMV, increased approximately 18% on a constant currency basis.
- Q2 earnings were pressured by currency fluctuations, lower Walmart U.S. margins and investments in customer experience. Consolidated operating income declined 10%.
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Walmart updated full year EPS guidance to a range of
$4.40 to $4.70 , from a previous range of$4.70 to $5.05 . This range includes Q3 EPS guidance of$0.93 to $1.05 .
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