- The company's third-quarter GAAP EPS was adjusted2 for three items. A charge of $0.29 for loss on extinguishment of debt in connection with the company's recently completed debt tender offer, a charge of $0.09 based on discussions with government agencies regarding the possible resolution of the FCPA matter, and a charge of $0.04 based on the decision to exit certain properties in one of the company's international markets.
- Total revenue was $123.2 billion, an increase of $5.0 billion, or 4.2%. Excluding currency2, total revenue was $122.7 billion, an increase of $4.5 billion, or 3.8%.
- Walmart U.S. comp sales1 increased 2.7%, and comp traffic increased 1.5%.
- eCommerce growth at Walmart U.S. remained strong, led by growth through Walmart.com. Net sales and GMV3 increased 50% and 54%, respectively.
- Net sales at Walmart International were $29.5 billion, an increase of 4.1%. Excluding currency2, net sales were $29.1 billion, an increase of 2.5%. Ten of eleven markets posted positive comp sales, including our four largest markets.
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Key Results
(Amounts in millions, except as noted)
Walmart | Q3 FY18 | Q3 FY17 | $ Change | % Change | |
Revenue | $123,179 | $118,179 | $5,000 | 4.2% | |
Revenue (constant currency)2 | $122,721 | $118,179 | $4,542 | 3.8% | |
Operating income | $4,764 | $5,119 | -$355 | -6.9% | |
Operating income (constant currency)2 | $4,704 | $5,119 | -$415 | -8.1% |
Free Cash Flow | YTD FY18 | $ Change | Returns to Shareholders | Q3 FY18 | % Change | |
Operating cash flow | $17,060 | -$2,721 | Dividends | $1,526 | -1.5% | |
Capital expenditures | $6,908 | -$551 | Share repurchases4 | $2,209 | 57.6% | |
Free cash flow2 | $10,152 | -$2,170 | Total | $3,735 | 26.6% |
1 Represents Walmart U.S. comparable sales excluding fuel. Including fuel, Walmart U.S. comparable sales grew 2.8%. See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
3 GMV represents the total U.S. dollar volume of merchandise sold or services rendered for all transactions, including marketplace transactions, that are generally initiated through our eCommerce platforms or include our owned inventory sold on other third party platforms. For additional information, visit stock.walmart.com.
4 The company repurchased approximately 27 million shares in Q3 FY18 under the $20 billion authorization approved in October 2015. Effective November 20, 2017, share repurchases will be made under the company’s $20 billion share repurchase authorization approved in October 2017.
Guidance
- Fiscal year 2018 GAAP EPS: $3.84 to $3.92
- Fiscal year 2018 Adjusted EPS1: $4.38 to $4.46
Comp sales for the 13-week period ending Jan. 26, 2018:
- Walmart U.S. (ex. fuel)1+1.5% to +2.0%
- Sam's Club (ex. fuel)1: +1.5% to +2.0%
Segment Results
(Amount in millions, except as noted)
Walmart U.S. | Q3 FY18 | Q3 FY17 | $ Change | % Change |
| Net sales | $77,724 | $74,550 | $3,174 | 4.30% |
| Comp sales (ex. fuel)1,2 | 2.70% | 1.20% | 150 bps | N/A |
| Traffic | 1.50% | 0.70% | 80 bps | N/A |
| Ticket | 1.20% | 0.50% | 70 bps | N/A |
| eCommerce | ~80 bps | ~50 bps | ~30 bps | N/A |
| Operating income | $4,030 | $3,999 | $31 | 0.80% |
Walmart International | Q3 FY18 | Q3 FY17 | $ Change | % Change |
| Net sales | $29,548 | $28,390 | $1,158 | 4.10% |
| Net sales (constant currency)1 | $29,094 | $28,390 | $704 | 2.50% |
| Operating income | $1,249 | $1,354 | ($105) | -7.80% |
| Operating income (constant currency)1 | $1,189 | $1,354 | ($165) | -12.20% |
| Sam's Club | Q3 FY18 | Q3 FY17 | $ Change | % Change |
| Net sales | $14,864 | $14,236 | $628 | 4.40% |
| Comp sales (ex. fuel)1,2 | 2.80% | 1.40% | 140 bps | N/A |
| Traffic | 3.60% | -0.50% | 410 bps | N/A |
| Ticket | -0.80% | 1.90% | -270 bps | N/A |
| eCommerce | ~80 bps | ~60 bps | ~20 bps | N/A |
| Operating income | $447 | $396 | $51 | 12.90% |
1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 13-week period ended Oct. 27, 2017, compared to 13-week period ended Oct. 28, 2016, and excludes fuel.
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