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https://www.walmart.com/
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT):
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Walmart reports Q3 FY17 earnings
Fourth-quarter highlights
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Diluted EPS was $1.22, which includes the impact of the discrete items
detailed in this press release. Excluding these items, EPS was $1.30.
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Total revenue was $130.9 billion, an increase of 1.0%. Excluding
currency, total revenue was $133.6 billion, an increase of 3.0%.
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Walmart U.S. comp sales increased 1.8%, driven by a traffic increase
of 1.4%. Neighborhood Market comps increased approximately 5.3%.
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E-commerce growth at Walmart U.S. was strong as sales and GMV
increased 29.0% and 36.1%, respectively, including Jet.com and online
grocery.
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Net sales at Walmart International were $31.0 billion, a decrease of
5.1%. Excluding currency, net sales were $33.7 billion, an increase of
3.0%.
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The company generated $11.9 billion in operating cash flow and
returned $3.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share
repurchases.
Fiscal 2017 highlights
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Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $4.38, which includes
certain discrete items detailed in this press release. Excluding these
items, EPS was $4.32.
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Total revenue was $485.9 billion, an increase of 0.8%. Excluding
currency, total revenue was $496.9 billion, an increase of 3.1%.
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Operating income was $22.8 billion, a decrease of 5.6%. Excluding
currency, operating income was $23.4 billion, a decrease of 2.9%.
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The company generated $31.5 billion in operating cash flow and
returned $14.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share
repurchases.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online,
and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 260 million customers
and members visit our 11,695 stores under 59 banners in 28 countries and
e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2017 revenue of
$485.9 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates
worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate
philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about
Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com
on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart
and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart.
Along with this press release, Walmart makes available a recorded call
with executive leaders and a financial presentation to review the
business results, provide strategic updates, and comment on expectations
for the future. We provide that call in both audio form and in a written
transcript. Details on accessing the call are as follows:
877-523-5612 (U.S. and Canada)
201-689-8483 (other countries)
Passcode:
9256278 (Walmart)
MP3 @ stock.walmart.com
The
call is archived at stock.walmart.com
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Contacts:
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Investor Relations:
Steve Schmitt,
479-258-7172
or
Media Relations:
Randy Hargrove,
800-331-0085
Source: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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