NASDAQ$WMT
Walmart Inc. · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Walmart's Q4 2023 earnings showcased strong revenue growth, driven by robust performance in stores and eCommerce, with adjusted EPS exceeding expectations.
Walmart's Q4 2023 earnings revealed a 7.3% increase in total revenue, reaching $164.0 billion. Walmart U.S. comp sales grew by 8.3%, with eCommerce surging by 17%. The company reported a GAAP EPS of $2.32 and an adjusted EPS of $1.71. The company provided outlook for Q1 and FY24.
- Total revenue increased by 7.3% to $164.0 billion, or 7.9% in constant currency.
- Walmart U.S. comp sales grew 8.3%, with eCommerce growth of 17%.
- Sam's Club comp sales increased 12.2%, with membership income up 7.1%.
- Walmart International net sales increased 2.1% to $27.6 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Walmart · Revenue · Quarterly
$164B
Revenue by segment
Walmart · $164B total across 4 segments · Q4 2023
- Walmart U.S.$114B+8.0%69.3%
- Walmart International$27.6B+2.1%16.8%
- Sam's Club U.S.$21.4B+11.3%13.1%
- Membership & Other$1.31B-3.0%0.8%
Forward guidance
Walmart provided its outlook for Q1 and full fiscal year 2024, expecting continued growth in net sales and operating income.
Tailwinds
- Consolidated net sales are expected to increase 4.5% to 5.0% in Q1 on a constant currency basis.
- Consolidated operating income is projected to increase 3.5% to 4.0% in Q1 on a constant currency basis.
- Walmart U.S. comp sales are expected to increase 2.0% to 2.5% for the full year, excluding fuel.
- Walmart International net sales are projected to increase about 6.0% for the full year on a constant currency basis.
- Sam's Club U.S. comp sales are expected to increase about 5.0% for the full year, excluding fuel.
Headwinds
- Consolidated operating income in Q1 will be negatively impacted by 235 bps from LIFO.
- Adjusted earnings per share for Q1 include an expected $0.03 impact from LIFO.
- Consolidated operating expenses are expected to increase slightly as a percentage of net sales for the full year on a constant currency basis.
- Interest expense, net, is projected to increase about $750 million for the full year, representing a $0.20 headwind to EPS.
- Noncontrolling interest is expected to have a $0.12 headwind to EPS for the full year.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.0%
Avg return
30 days after
39%
28 / 72 earnings
Positive
+10.6%
Q1 2017
Best reaction
-17.4%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2026 | -1.4% | +0.1% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2026 | +5.9% | +6.4% | +13.7% | |
| Q2 2026 | -4.2% | -6.4% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | +1.0% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | -6.5% | -6.1% | -17.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.7% | +7.6% | +11.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +7.0% | +8.6% | +17.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.1% | +8.9% | +12.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.0% | +3.1% | +8.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.5% | -8.2% | -10.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.8% | -1.4% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.3% | -0.8% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.5% | -2.7% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +7.3% | +8.6% | +5.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.2% | +3.3% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -17.4% | -19.6% | -18.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.3% | +2.2% | +8.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.4% | -3.1% | -2.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.1% | +0.5% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.2% | +2.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.0% | -8.0% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.2% | -1.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.3% | -2.9% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.7% | -2.6% | -7.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.2% | +0.6% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.8% | -0.9% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +6.4% | +5.5% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.0% | +1.2% | +9.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.1% | -0.4% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.8% | -7.3% | -9.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | +8.5% | +6.5% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.9% | -3.2% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -12.7% | -11.3% | -16.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.5% | +7.4% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.0% | -1.2% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.9% | +4.5% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.4% | +4.4% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.0% | -1.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.2% | -1.3% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — |
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