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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
August 17, 2021

Walmart Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DE
001-06991
71-0415188
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

702 S.W. 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0215
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(479) 273-4000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per shareWMTNYSE
1.900% Notes Due 2022WMT22NYSE
2.550% Notes Due 2026WMT26NYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In accordance with Item 2.02 of Form 8-K of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), Walmart Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), is furnishing to the SEC a press release that the Company will issue on August 17, 2021 (the "Press Release") and a financial presentation that will be first posted by the Company on the Company’s website at http://stock.walmart.com on August 17, 2021 (the "Financial Presentation"). The Press Release and the Financial Presentation will disclose information regarding the Company's results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, and the Company's financial condition as of July 31, 2021.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, which are furnished herewith pursuant to and relate to this Item 2.02, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, the Exchange Act, or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)    Exhibits
The following documents are furnished as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:
99.1
99.2




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 17, 2021
WALMART INC.
By:/s/ M. Brett Biggs
Name:M. Brett Biggs
Title:Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer




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Walmart U.S. Q2 comp sales1 grew 5.2%; 14.5% two-year stack; Comp transactions strong at 6.1%
Q2 FY22 GAAP EPS of $1.52; Adjusted EPS2,5 of $1.78
Company raises outlook for second consecutive quarter
Expecting FY22 Walmart U.S. comp sales of 5% to 6% and Global eCommerce sales of $75 billion

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Total revenue was $141.0 billion, up 2.4%, negatively affected by approximately $8.9 billion related to divestitures. Excluding currency2, total revenue would have increased 0.6% to $138.6 billion.
“We had another strong quarter in every part of our business. Our global eCommerce sales are on track to reach $75 billion by the end of the year, further strengthening our position as a leader in omnichannel. We grew market share in U.S. grocery, added thousands of new sellers to our marketplace, rapidly grew advertising businesses around the world, and we’re finding innovative ways to commercialize our data and build technology. We have a unique ecosystem of products and services designed to serve customers in broader, deeper ways, and we’re grateful to our associates for making it all happen.”

Doug McMillon
President and CEO, Walmart
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Walmart U.S. grew market share in grocery. Comp transactions were strong at 6.1%, led by stores.
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Walmart U.S. operating income increased 20.4%. Adjusted operating income2 increased 12.0%.
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Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 6% and 103% on a two-year stack.
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Strong growth in advertising businesses globally, including nearly doubling sales in Walmart U.S. versus last year.
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Sam’s Club comp sales1 increased 7.7%, and eCommerce sales grew 27%. Membership income increased 12.2% with member count reaching an all-time high.
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Walmart International net sales were $23.0 billion, a decrease of $4.1 billion, or 15.2%, negatively affected by $8.9 billion related to divestitures. Changes in currency exchange rates positively affected net sales by approximately $2.4 billion.
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Consolidated gross profit rate decreased 15 basis points; Walmart U.S. increased 20 basis points. Consolidated operating expenses as a percentage of net sales declined 81 basis points; adjusted3 declined 47 basis points.
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Consolidated operating income was $7.4 billion, an increase of 21.4%, with strength across the company. Consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales increased 83 basis points; adjusted4 increased 50 basis points.
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Repurchased $5.2 billion in shares year to date, representing around 25% of the $20 billion authorization announced earlier this year.








1 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2021 compared to 13-week period ended July 31, 2020, and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
2 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
3 Adjusted consolidated operating expenses as a percentage of net sales excludes a 34 basis point impact for adjustments to fiscal 2021 operating expenses reflected in the non-GAAP reconciliation of adjusted operating income at the end of this release.
4 Adjusted consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales excludes a 33 basis point impact for adjustments to fiscal 2021 operating income reflected in the non-GAAP reconciliation of adjusted operating income at the end of this release.
5 Adjusted EPS excludes the effects, net of tax, of net losses on equity investments of $0.26.
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Key results
(Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.)
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Q2 FY22Q2 FY21Change
Revenue$141.0$137.7$3.32.4%
Revenue (constant currency)1
$138.6$137.7$0.90.6%
Operating income$7.4$6.1$1.321.4%
Operating income (constant currency)1
$7.2$6.1$1.118.9%
Adjusted operating income (constant currency)1
$7.2$6.5$0.710.6%
Free Cash Flow1
YTD FY22$ ChangeReturns to ShareholdersQ2 FY22% Change
Operating cash flow $12.4-$6.5Dividends$1.50.9%
Capital expenditures $5.0$1.5
Share repurchases2
$2.4N/A
Free cash flow1
$7.4-$8.0Total$3.9157.2%
Segment results
(Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.)
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Q2 FY22Q2 FY21Change
Net sales$98.2$93.3$4.95.3%
Comp sales (ex. fuel)3
5.2%9.3%NPNP
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Transactions6.1%-14.0%NPNP
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Average ticket-0.8%27.0%NPNP
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eCommerce contribution~20 bps~600 bpsNPNP
Operating income$6.1$5.1$1.020.4%
Adjusted operating income1
$6.1$5.4$0.712.0%
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Q2 FY22Q2 FY21Change
Net sales$23.0$27.2-$4.1-15.2%
Net sales (constant currency)1
$20.6$27.2-$6.5-24.0%
Operating income$0.9$0.8$—6.0%
Operating income (constant currency)1
$0.7$0.8-$0.1-12.4%
Adjusted operating income (constant currency)1
$0.7$0.9-$0.2-20.0%
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Q2 FY22Q2 FY21Change
Net sales$18.6$16.4$2.313.9%
Comp sales (ex. fuel)3
7.7%13.3%NPNP
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Transactions5.1%8.7%NPNP
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Average ticket2.5%4.3%NPNP
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eCommerce contribution~180 bps~190 bpsNPNP
Operating income$0.7$0.6$0.111.5%
1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 $15.2 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in February 2021. The company repurchased approximately 17 million shares in Q2 fiscal 2022.
3 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2021 compared to 13-week period ended July 31, 2020, and excludes fuel. See Supplemental Financial Information for additional information.
NP - Not provided
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Fiscal 2022 Q3 and full-year guidance
The following guidance reflects the company’s updated expectations for Q3 and fiscal year 2022 and is provided on a non-GAAP basis as the company cannot predict certain elements which are included in reported GAAP results, including the impact of foreign exchange translation and externally adjusted items. Prior year results are on an adjusted basis. The company’s updated guidance assumes continued strength in the U.S. economy and no significant additional government stimulus for the remainder of the year.
MetricFY22 Guidance at 5.18.21 New FY22 Guidance
Consolidated net sales
Decline low single-digits in constant currency
Excluding divestitures1, consolidated net sales growth up low-to-mid single-digits
Slightly positive in constant currency
Excluding divestitures1, consolidated net sales growth up 6% to 7%, or more than $30 billion
Comp sales growth
Walmart U.S., up low single-digits, ex. fuel
Sam’s Club, up low single-digits, ex. fuel and tobacco
Walmart U.S., up 5% to 6%, ex. fuel
Sam’s Club, up 7.5% to 8.5%, ex. fuel and tobacco
Walmart International net sales
Decline 20% to 25% in constant currency due to divestitures1
Increase mid single-digits, excluding divestitures1
Decline 21.5% to 22.5% in constant currency due to divestitures1
Increase 7% to 8%, excluding divestitures1
Consolidated expense leverageMaintain rate, or slightly leverageSlightly leverage
Consolidated operating income
Increase mid single-digits in constant currency
Increase high single-digits, excluding divestitures1 in constant currency
Increase 9% to 11.5% in constant currency
Increase 11.5% to 14%, excluding divestitures1 in constant currency
Walmart U.S. operating incomeIncrease high single-digitsIncrease 11% to 13.5%
Effective tax rate24.5% to 25.5%No change
EPS
Increase high single-digits
Increase low double-digits, excluding divestitures1

$6.20 to $6.35
Capital expendituresAround $14 billionNo change
MetricQ3 FY22 Guidance
Comp sales growth
Walmart U.S., up 6% to 7%, excluding fuel
EPS$1.30 to $1.40

1 We completed the sales of Walmart Argentina in November 2020, Asda in February 2021 and Seiyu in March 2021.

About Walmart
Walmart 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, approximately 220 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 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 https://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at https://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/walmart.
Investor Relations contact
Dan Binder, CFA (479) 258-7172
Media Relations contact
Randy Hargrove (800) 331-0085





Forward-Looking Statements
This release and related management commentary contains statements or may include or may incorporate by reference, statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
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"Act"), that are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead express our estimates or expectations for our consolidated, or one of our segment's or business’, economic performance or results of operations for future periods or as of future dates or events or developments that may occur in the future or discuss our plans, objectives or goals. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of these forward-looking statements as a result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not being realized or other risks, uncertainties and factors including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the global economy; economic, capital markets and business conditions; trends and events around the world and in the markets in which we operate; currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; changes in the size of various markets, including eCommerce markets; unemployment levels; inflation or deflation, generally and in particular product categories; consumer confidence, disposable income, credit availability, spending levels, shopping patterns, debt levels and demand for certain merchandise; the effectiveness of the implementation and operation of our strategies, plans, programs and initiatives; unexpected changes in our objectives and plans; the impact of acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and other strategic decisions; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; changes in the trading prices of certain equity investments we hold; initiatives of competitors, competitors' entry into and expansion in our markets, and competitive pressures; customer traffic and average transactions in our stores and clubs and on our eCommerce websites; the mix of merchandise we sell, the cost of goods we sell and the shrinkage we experience; our gross profit margins; the financial performance of Walmart and each of its segments, including the amounts of our cash flow during various periods; the amount of our net sales and operating expenses denominated in the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies; commodity prices and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel; supply chain disruptions and disruptions in seasonal buying patterns; the availability of goods from suppliers and the cost of goods acquired from suppliers; our ability to respond to changing trends in consumer shopping habits; consumer acceptance of and response to our stores, clubs, eCommerce platforms, programs, merchandise offerings and delivery methods; cyber security events affecting us and related costs and impact to the business; developments in, outcomes of, and costs incurred in legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party or are subject, and the liabilities, obligations and expenses, if any, that we may incur in connection therewith; casualty and accident-related costs and insurance costs; the turnover in our workforce and labor costs, including healthcare and other benefit costs; our effective tax rate and the factors affecting our effective tax rate, including assessments of certain tax contingencies, valuation allowances, changes in law, administrative audit outcomes, impact of discrete items and the mix of earnings between the U.S. and Walmart's international operations; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations and changes in tax rates including the enactment of laws and the adoption and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations; the imposition of new taxes on imports, new tariffs and changes in existing tariff rates; the imposition of new trade restrictions and changes in existing trade restrictions; adoption or creation of new, and modification of existing, governmental policies, programs, initiatives and actions in the markets in which Walmart operates and elsewhere and actions with respect to such policies, programs and initiatives; changes in accounting estimates or judgments; the level of public assistance payments; natural disasters, changes in climate, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events; and changes in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC discuss other risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement in the release and related management commentary. We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this release. Walmart cannot assure you that the results reflected in or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects for or on our operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made today are as of the date of this release. Walmart undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Walmart Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
July 31,July 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)20212020Percent Change20212020Percent Change
Revenues:
Net sales$139,871 $136,824 2.2 %$277,030 $270,496 2.4 %
Membership and other income1,177 918 28.2 %2,328 1,868 24.6 %
Total revenues141,048 137,742 2.4 %279,358 272,364 2.6 %
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales105,183 102,689 2.4 %208,455 204,715 1.8 %
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses28,511 28,994 (1.7)%56,640 56,366 0.5 %
Operating income7,354 6,059 21.4 %14,263 11,283 26.4 %
Interest:
Debt437 577 (24.3)%918 1,087 (15.5)%
Finance lease obligations78 81 (3.7)%163 163 — %
Interest income(37)(23)60.9 %(67)(66)1.5 %
Interest, net478 635 (24.7)%1,014 1,184 (14.4)%
Other (gains) and losses953 (3,222)(129.6)%3,482 (3,943)(188.3)%
Income before income taxes5,923 8,646 (31.5)%9,767 14,042 (30.4)%
Provision for income taxes1,559 2,207 (29.4)%2,592 3,529 (26.6)%
Consolidated net income4,364 6,439 (32.2)%7,175 10,513 (31.8)%
Consolidated net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(88)37 (337.8)%(169)(47)259.6 %
Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart$4,276 $6,476 (34.0)%$7,006 $10,466 (33.1)%
Net income per common share:
Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart$1.53 $2.29 (33.2)%$2.50 $3.70 (32.4)%
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart$1.52 $2.27 (33.0)%$2.48 $3.67 (32.4)%
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic2,799 2,832 2,807 2,832 
Diluted2,812 2,848 2,820 2,848 
Dividends declared per common share$— $— $2.20 $2.16 




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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
July 31,January 31,July 31,
(Amounts in millions)202120212020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$22,831 $17,741 $16,906 
Receivables, net6,103 6,516 5,111 
Inventories47,754 44,949 41,084 
Prepaid expenses and other (1)
1,555 20,861 1,895 
Total current assets78,243 90,067 64,996 
Property and equipment, net91,621 92,201 101,182 
Operating lease right-of-use assets13,868 13,642 16,869 
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net4,109 4,005 4,843 
Goodwill29,159 28,983 29,542 
Other long-term assets21,552 23,598 19,950 
Total assets$238,552 $252,496 $237,382 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$671 $224 $357 
Accounts payable49,601 49,141 46,326 
Dividends payable3,109 — 3,060 
Accrued liabilities (1)
23,915 37,966 23,768 
Accrued income taxes267 242 610 
Long-term debt due within one year1,617 3,115 5,553 
Operating lease obligations due within one year1,441 1,466 1,734 
Finance lease obligations due within one year501 491 549 
Total current liabilities81,122 92,645 81,957 
Long-term debt39,581 41,194 40,959 
Long-term operating lease obligations13,116 12,909 15,669 
Long-term finance lease obligations3,952 3,847 4,673 
Deferred income taxes and other13,654 14,370 12,927 
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock278 282 283 
Capital in excess of par value3,655 3,646 3,197 
Retained earnings84,572 88,763 87,614 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,976)(11,766)(15,784)
Total Walmart shareholders’ equity80,529 80,925 75,310 
Noncontrolling interest6,598 6,606 5,887 
Total equity87,127 87,531 81,197 
Total liabilities and equity$238,552 $252,496 $237,382 











1 As of January 31, 2021, prepaid expenses and other included assets held for sale of $19.2 billion and accrued liabilities included liabilities held for sale of $12.7 billion related to our operations in the U.K. and Japan. We completed the sale of our operations in the U.K. and Japan in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) 
Six Months Ended
July 31,
(Amounts in millions)20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income$7,175 $10,513 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization5,302 5,562 
Net unrealized and realized (gains) and losses3,019 (4,006)
Losses on disposal of business operations433 37 
Deferred income taxes(385)472 
Other operating activities606 305 
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables, net452 823 
Inventories(2,725)2,466 
Accounts payable119 1,052 
Accrued liabilities(1,412)1,428 
Accrued income taxes(161)304 
Net cash provided by operating activities12,423 18,956 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment(5,019)(3,569)
Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment176 83 
Proceeds from disposal of certain operations, net of divested cash7,935 — 
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(248)(175)
Other investing activities(442)27 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities2,402 (3,634)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in short-term borrowings441 (178)
Repayments of long-term debt(3,010)(2,937)
Dividends paid(3,091)(3,058)
Purchase of Company stock(5,200)(723)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest(14)(66)
Other financing activities(685)(852)
Net cash used in financing activities(11,559)(7,814)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(21)(69)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash3,245 7,439 
Change in cash and cash equivalents classified as held for sale1,848 — 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year17,788 9,515 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$22,881 $16,954 











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Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)

Net sales and operating income
Net SalesOperating Income
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
July 31,July 31,
(dollars in millions)20212020Percent Change20212020Percent Change
Walmart U.S.$98,192 $93,282 5.3%$6,089 $5,057 20.4%
Walmart International23,035 27,167 -15.2%861 812 6.0%
Sam’s Club18,644 16,375 13.9%660 592 11.5%
Corporate and support— — (256)(402)-36.3%
Consolidated$139,871 $136,824 2.2%$7,354 $6,059 21.4%

U.S. comparable sales results
 With FuelWithout FuelFuel Impact
 13 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended
7/30/20217/31/20207/30/20217/31/20207/30/20217/31/2020
Walmart U.S.5.6%9.1%5.2%9.3%0.4%-0.2%
Sam’s Club13.9%8.7%7.7%13.3%6.2%-4.6%
Total U.S.6.8%9.0%5.5%9.9%1.3%-0.9%
Comparable sales is a metric that indicates the performance of our existing stores and clubs and it is important to review in conjunction with the company’s financial results reported in accordance with GAAP.  Comparable sales excluding fuel is also an important, separate metric that indicates the performance of our existing stores and clubs without considering fuel, which is volatile and unpredictable. Other companies in our industry may calculate comparable sales differently, limiting the comparability of the metric.


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Reconciliations of and Other Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

The following information provides reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in the press release to which this reconciliation is attached to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company has provided the non-GAAP financial information presented in the press release, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the press release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the press release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.
Constant Currency
In discussing our operating results, the term currency exchange rates refers to the currency exchange rates we use to convert the operating results for countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars. We calculate the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period’s currency exchange rates and the comparable prior year period’s currency exchange rates. Additionally, no currency exchange rate fluctuations are calculated for non-USD acquisitions until owned for 12 months.
Throughout our discussion, we refer to the results of this calculation as the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations. When we refer to constant currency operating results, this means operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations.
The table below reflects the calculation of constant currency for total revenues, net sales and operating income for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021.
Three Months Ended July 31, 2021Six Months Ended July 31, 2021
Walmart InternationalConsolidatedWalmart InternationalConsolidated
(Dollars in millions)2021
Percent Change1
2021
Percent Change1
2021
Percent Change1
2021
Percent Change1
Total revenues:
As reported$23,389 -14.7 %$141,048 2.4 %$51,058 -11.1 %$279,358 2.6 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations(2,426)N/A(2,426)N/A(3,353)N/A(3,353)N/A
Constant currency total revenues$20,963 -23.5 %$138,622 0.6 %$47,705 -17.0 %$276,005 1.3 %
Net sales:
As reported$23,035 -15.2 %$139,871 2.2 %$50,335 -11.6 %$277,030 2.4 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations(2,397)N/A(2,397)N/A(3,310)N/A(3,310)N/A
Constant currency net sales$20,638 -24.0 %$137,474 0.5 %$47,025 -17.4 %$273,720 1.2 %
Operating income:
As reported$861 6.0 %$7,354 21.4 %$2,055 27.0 %$14,263 26.4 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations(150)N/A(150)N/A(201)N/A(201)N/A
Constant currency operating income$711 -12.4 %$7,204 18.9 %$1,854 14.6 %$14,062 24.6 %
1 Change versus prior year comparable period.




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Adjusted operating income
Adjusted operating income is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain charges included in operating income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that adjusted operating income is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, adjusted operating income affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance as compared with that of the prior year.
When we refer to adjusted operating income in constant currency this means adjusted operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations. The tables below reflect the calculation of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021.
Three Months Ended July 31,
Walmart USWalmart InternationalConsolidated
(Dollars in millions)202120202021202020212020
Operating income:
Operating income, as reported$6,089 $5,057 $861 $812 $7,354 $6,059 
Business restructuring charge1
— 380 — — — 380 
Discrete tax item— — — 77— 77
Adjusted operating income6,0895,4378618897,3546,516
Percent change2
12.0%NP-3.1%NP12.9%NP
Currency exchange rate fluctuations— — (150)(150)
Adjusted operating income, constant currency$6,089 5,437 $711 889 $7,204 6,516 
Percent change2
12.0%NP-20.0%NP10.6%NP
Six Months Ended July 31,
Walmart USWalmart InternationalConsolidated
(Dollars in millions)202120202021202020212020
Operating income:
Operating income, as reported$11,544 $9,359 $2,055 $1,618 $14,263 $11,283 
Business restructuring charge1
380380
Discrete tax item7777
Adjusted operating income11,5449,7392,0551,69514,26311,740
Percent change2
18.5%NP21.2%NP21.5%NP
Currency exchange rate fluctuations(201)(201)
Adjusted operating income, constant currency$11,544 $9,739 $1,854 $1,695 $14,062 $11,740 
Percent change2
18.5%NP9.4%NP19.8%NP
1 Reflects a business restructuring charge resulting from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2021.
2 Change versus prior year comparable period.
NP - Not provided












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Free Cash Flow
We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities in a period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period. We had net cash provided by operating activities of $12.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2021, which decreased when compared to $19.0 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2020 primarily due to an increase in inventory purchases due in part to lapping the impact of accelerated inventory sell-through in the first half of fiscal 2021. We generated free cash flow of $7.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2021, which decreased when compared to $15.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2020 due to the same reasons as the decrease in net cash provided by operating activities, as well as $1.5 billion in increased capital expenditures.    
Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes, however, that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the company’s financial performance. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
Additionally, Walmart’s definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Although other companies report their free cash flow, numerous methods may exist for calculating a company’s free cash flow. As a result, the method used by Walmart’s management to calculate our free cash flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, which we believe to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to free cash flow, as well as information regarding net cash used in investing activities and net cash used in financing activities.
Six Months Ended
 July 31,
(Dollars in millions)20212020
Net cash provided by operating activities$12,423 $18,956 
Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures)(5,019)(3,569)
Free cash flow$7,404 $15,387 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities1
$2,402 $(3,634)
Net cash used in financing activities(11,559)(7,814)
1 “Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities” includes payments for property and equipment, which is also included in our computation of free cash flow.





















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Adjusted EPS
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart (Adjusted EPS) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain amounts included in the diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart calculated in accordance with GAAP (EPS), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, Adjusted EPS affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance with that of the prior year.
We adjust for the unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity investments each quarter because although the investments are strategic decisions for the company’s retail operations, management’s measurement of each strategy is primarily focused on the operational results rather than the fair value of such investments. Additionally, management does not forecast changes in the fair value of its equity investments. Accordingly, management adjusts EPS each quarter for the realized and unrealized gains and losses related to those equity investments.
We have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021 by adjusting EPS for the following:
1.unrealized and realized gains and losses on the company’s equity investments; and
2.the incremental loss on sale of our operations in the U.K and Japan recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Three Months Ended July 31, 2021
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$1.52 
Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact1, 2
Net Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity investments$0.34 $(0.08)$0.26 
Adjusted EPS$1.78 

Six Months Ended July 31, 20213
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$2.48 
Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact1, 2
Net Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity investments$1.07 $(0.22)$0.85 
Incremental loss on sale of our operations in the U.K. and Japan0.15 — 0.15 
Net adjustments$1.00 
Adjusted EPS$3.48 

1 Calculated based on nature of item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rate in effect for relevant jurisdictions. Minimal realizable tax benefit was provided in connection with the incremental loss on sale.
2 The reported effective tax rate was 26.3% and 26.5% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 25.6% and 24.5% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, respectively.
3 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding.




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As previously disclosed in our second quarter ended July 31, 2020 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s equity investments; (2) a business restructuring charge resulting from changes to corporate support teams to better support the Walmart U.S. omnichannel strategy; and (3) a discrete tax item.
Three Months Ended July 31, 2020
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$2.27 
Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact1, 2
NCI Impact3
Net Impact
Unrealized (gains) and losses on equity investments$(1.13)$0.24 $— $(0.89)
Business restructuring charge0.13 (0.03)— 0.10 
Discrete tax item0.06 0.05 (0.03)0.08 
Net adjustments$(0.71)
Adjusted EPS$1.56 
Six Months Ended July 31, 20204
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS$3.67 
Adjustments:Pre-Tax Impact
Tax Impact1, 2
NCI Impact3
Net Impact
Unrealized (gains) and losses on equity investments$(1.41)$0.30 $— $(1.11)
Business restructuring charge0.13 (0.03)— 0.10 
Discrete tax item0.06 0.05 (0.03)0.08 
Net adjustments$(0.93)
Adjusted EPS$2.74 
1 Calculated based on nature of item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rate in effect for relevant jurisdictions.
2 The reported effective tax rate was 25.5% and 25.1% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020, respectively. When adjusted for the
above items, the effective tax rate was 24.8% and 24.9% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020, respectively.
3 Calculated based on the ownership percentages of our noncontrolling interests.
4 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding.

Q2 FY2022 Financial presentation to accompany management commentary


 
This presentation contains statements or may include or may incorporate by reference, statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), that are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead express our estimates or expectations for our consolidated, or one of our segment's or business’, economic performance or results of operations for future periods or as of future dates or events or developments that may occur in the future or discuss our plans, objectives or goals. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of these forward-looking statements as a result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not being realized or other risks, uncertainties and factors including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the global economy; economic, capital markets and business conditions; trends and events around the world and in the markets in which we operate; currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; changes in the size of various markets, including eCommerce markets; unemployment levels; inflation or deflation, generally and in particular product categories; consumer confidence, disposable income, credit availability, spending levels, shopping patterns, debt levels and demand for certain merchandise; the effectiveness of the implementation and operation of our strategies, plans, programs and initiatives; unexpected changes in our objectives and plans; the impact of acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and other strategic decisions; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; changes in the trading prices of certain equity investments we hold; initiatives of competitors, competitors' entry into and expansion in our markets, and competitive pressures; customer traffic and average transactions in our stores and clubs and on our eCommerce websites; the mix of merchandise we sell, the cost of goods we sell and the shrinkage we experience; our gross profit margins; the financial performance of Walmart and each of its segments, including the amounts of our cash flow during various periods; the amount of our net sales and operating expenses denominated in the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies; commodity prices and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel; supply chain disruptions and disruptions in seasonal buying patterns; the availability of goods from suppliers and the cost of goods acquired from suppliers; our ability to respond to changing trends in consumer shopping habits; consumer acceptance of and response to our stores, clubs, eCommerce platforms, programs, merchandise offerings and delivery methods; cyber security events affecting us and related costs and impact to the business; developments in, outcomes of, and costs incurred in legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party or are subject, and the liabilities, obligations and expenses, if any, that we may incur in connection therewith; casualty and accident-related costs and insurance costs; the turnover in our workforce and labor costs, including healthcare and other benefit costs; our effective tax rate and the factors affecting our effective tax rate, including assessments of certain tax contingencies, valuation allowances, changes in law, administrative audit outcomes, impact of discrete items and the mix of earnings between the U.S. and Walmart's international operations; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations and changes in tax rates including the enactment of laws and the adoption and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations; the imposition of new taxes on imports, new tariffs and changes in existing tariff rates; the imposition of new trade restrictions and changes in existing trade restrictions; adoption or creation of new, and modification of existing, governmental policies, programs, initiatives and actions in the markets in which Walmart operates and elsewhere and actions with respect to such policies, programs and initiatives; changes in accounting estimates or judgments; the level of public assistance payments; natural disasters, changes in climate, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events; and changes in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC discuss other risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement in the presentation. We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this presentation. Walmart cannot assure you that the results reflected in or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects for or on our operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made today are as of the date of this presentation. Walmart undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. This presentation includes certain non-GAAP measures as defined under SEC rules, including net sales, revenue, and operating income on a constant currency basis, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income in constant currency, adjusted EPS, free cash flow and return on investment. Refer to information about the non-GAAP measures contained in this presentation. Additional information as required by Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K regarding non-GAAP measures can be found in our most recent Form 10-K and our Form 8-K furnished as of the date of this presentation with the SEC, which are available at www.stock.walmart.com. 2 Safe harbor and non-GAAP measures


 
3 Metric FY22 Guidance at 5.18.21 New FY22 Guidance Consolidated net sales Decline low single-digits in constant currency • Excluding divestitures1, consolidated net sales growth up low- to-mid single-digits Slightly positive in constant currency • Excluding divestitures1, consolidated net sales growth up 6% to 7%, or more than $30 billion Comp sales growth • Walmart U.S., up low single-digits, ex. fuel • Sam’s Club, up low single-digits, ex. fuel and tobacco • Walmart U.S., up 5% to 6%, ex. fuel • Sam’s Club, up 7.5% to 8.5%, ex. fuel and tobacco Walmart International net sales Decline 20%-25% in constant currency due to divestitures1 • Increase mid single-digits, excluding divestitures1 Decline 21.5% to 22.5% in constant currency due to divestitures1 • Increase 7% to 8%, excluding divestitures1 Consolidated expense leverage Maintain rate, or slightly leverage Slightly leverage Consolidated operating income Increase mid single-digits in constant currency • Increase high single-digits, excluding divestitures1, in constant currency Increase 9% to 11.5% in constant currency • Increase 11.5% to 14%, excluding divestitures1, in constant currency Walmart U.S. operating income Increase high single-digits Increase 11% to 13.5% Effective tax rate 24.5% to 25.5% No change EPS Increase high single-digits • Increase low double-digits, excluding divestitures1 $6.20 to $6.35 Capital expenditures Around $14 billion No change 1 We completed the sales of Walmart Argentina in November 2020, Asda in February 2021 and Seiyu in March 2021. Fiscal 2022 Q3 and full-year guidance The following guidance reflects the company’s updated expectations for Q3 and fiscal year 2022 and is provided on a non-GAAP basis as the company cannot predict certain elements which are included in reported GAAP results, including the impact of foreign exchange translation and externally adjusted items. Prior year results are on an adjusted basis. The company’s updated guidance assumes continued strength in the U.S. economy and no significant additional government stimulus for the remainder of the year. Metric Q3 FY22 Guidance Comp sales growth Walmart U.S., up 6% - 7%, ex. fuel EPS $1.30 to $1.40


 
4 Total revenue $141.0 +2.4% Total revenue, constant currency1,2 $138.6 +0.6% Membership and Other Income $1.2 +28.2% Net sales $139.9 +2.2% Net sales, constant currency1, 2 $137.5 +0.5% Gross profit rate2 24.8% -15 bps Operating expense as a percentage of net sales2 20.4% -81 bps Operating income2 $7.4 +21.4% Adj. operating income, constant currency1,2 $7.2 +10.6% Effective tax rate 26.3% +79 bps EPS $1.52 -33.0% Adjusted EPS1 $1.78 +14.1% Walmart Inc. - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions, except per share. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period 1 See press release located at www.stock.walmart.com and reconciliations at the end of presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2 When removing the divestitures of U.K., Japan and Argentina: • Total revenue in constant currency would have increased 7.6%, excluding $8.9 billion in Q2 fiscal 2021. • Walmart International eCommerce net sales in constant currency would have increased 86%, excluding $1.2 billion in Q2 fiscal 2021. • Gross profit rate would have decreased 22 bps, excluding a benefit of 7 bps due to the divestitures. • Operating expense as a percentage of net sales would have decreased 78 bps, excluding a 3 bps benefit due to the divestitures. • Operating income in constant currency and Adj. Operating income in constant currency would have increased 24.1% and 15.1%, respectively, excluding $256 million in Q2 fiscal 2021. Adj. operating income, constant currency1,2 $7.2 +10.6%


 
1 Debt to total capitalization calculated as of July 31, 2021. Debt includes short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, finance lease obligations due within one year, long- term debt and long-term finance lease obligations. Total capitalization includes debt and total Walmart shareholders' equity. 2 Calculated for the trailing 12 months ended July 31, 2021. For ROI, see reconciliations at the end of presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 5 Receivables, net Debt to capitalization1 $6.1 36.5% +19.4% -440 bps Inventories Return on assets2 $47.8 4.4% +16.2% -330 bps Accounts payable Return on investment2 $49.6 14.8% +7.1% +130 bps Walmart Inc. - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period


 
1 See press release located at www.stock.walmart.com and reconciliations at the end of this presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2$15.2 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in February 2021. The company repurchased approximately 17 million shares in Q2 fiscal 2022. 6 Operating cash flow Dividends $12.4 $3.1 -$6.5 ($1.5 in 2Q22) Capital expenditures Share repurchases2 $5.0 $5.2 +$1.5 ($2.4 in 2Q22) Free cash flow1 Total shareholder returns $7.4 $8.3 -$8.0 ($3.9 in 2Q22) Walmart Inc. - YTD Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period


 
7 Net Sales $98.2 +5.3% eCommerce net sales growth +6% eCommerce contribution to comp1, 2 ~20 bps Inventory Total: +20% Comparable sales1, 2 5.2% Comparable transactions 6.1% Comparable average ticket -0.8% • eCommerce sales more than doubled, up 103%, over the past two years • Walmart Connect advertising sales increased 95%; ramping new advertisers • Comp sales better than expected reflecting strong underlying business trends, a robust U.S. economy and stimulus spending • Comp sales up 14.5% on two-year stack • Comp sales gains increased each month through quarter, with July the strongest • In-store transactions accelerated in Q2 • Comp ticket increased ~26% on two-year stack Remodels: 187 stores Pickup: ~3,900 locations Same-day delivery: ~3,250 stores • Increase includes lapping last year's COVID- related effects on inventory as well as strong sales growth this year 1 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2021 compared to the 13-week period ended July 31, 2020, and excludes fuel. 2 The results of new acquisitions are included in our comp sales metrics in the 13th month after acquisition. Walmart U.S. - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period


 
8 Gross profit rate +20 bps Operating income $6.1 +20.4% Operating expense rate -49 bps • Benefited from COVID vaccines this year and lapping last year's COVID- related closures of Auto Care Centers and Vision Centers • Also benefited from lower markdowns and Walmart Connect advertising sales • Partially offset by increased supply chain costs • Expense leverage reflects strong sales, lower COVID costs and lapping last year's business restructuring charge (~40 bps); partially offset by investments in wages, marketing and technology expenses • COVID costs were lower by ~$1 billion; benefited leverage by ~100 bps Adj. operating income1 $6.1 +12.0% Walmart U.S. - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period 1 See press release located at www.stock.walmart.com and reconciliations at the end of presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures.


 
Walmart U.S. - quarterly merchandise highlights 9 Category Comp sales Details Grocery + mid single-digit • Sales growth of 6% reflected strong market share gains (according to Nielsen) and modest ticket inflation; sales accelerated through the quarter and increased low double- digits on a two-year stacked basis • Food categories saw broad-based strength with low-teens growth on a two-year stack; aided by strong price positioning, an elevated fresh offering and better in-stocks • Consumables categories reflected strength in pets, beauty and baby products Health & wellness + mid-teens • Strong sales reflected lapping last year's COVID-related closures of Vision Centers, this year's vaccine administration and branded drug inflation General merchandise + low single-digit • Lapping last year's stimulus-driven growth; Q2 sales increased mid-teens percentage on a two-year stacked basis • Strength in apparel and travel-related categories as customers increase socialization • Automotive categories benefited from lapping last year's COVID-related closures of Auto Care Centers • Solid start in Back-to-School categories


 
• Positively affected by 20 bps from divestitures • Retained market operating expense rate leveraged 65 bps from strong sales growth and lapping last year's discrete tax item. Offset by impact of COVID- related sales restrictions • Retained market COVID-related costs were lower by ~$36 mil. and benefited leverage by ~24 bps • Divestitures accounted for a reduction of $1.7 billion YoY • Increase includes strong sales growth this year and lapping last year's COVID-related effects on inventory 10 1 See press release located at www.stock.walmart.com and reconciliations at the end of presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures. Inventory $9.3 +5.5% Gross profit rate -76 bps Operating income $0.9 +6.0% Net sales, constant currency1 $20.6 -24.0% Operating expense rate -85 bps Operating income, constant currency1 $0.7 -12.4% • Negatively affected by 35 bps from divestitures • Retained market gross profit rate decreased 41 bps due to mix shift to lower margin formats, partially offset by markdown optimization Net sales $23.0 -15.2% Walmart International - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period • Divestitures accounted for a reduction of $8.9 billion YoY • Retained market growth of 25.8% • Divestitures accounted for a reduction of $256 million YoY • Retained market growth of 54.9% • Divestitures accounted for a reduction of $256 million YoY • Retained market growth of 27.9% Adj. operating income1 $0.9 -3.1% Adj. operating income, constant currency1 $0.7 -20.0% • Divestitures accounted for a reduction of $8.9 billion YoY • Retained market growth of 12.7%: ◦ Strong sales growth in Flipkart, Mexico and China ◦ Lapping tighter government- mandated restrictions last year, largely in India ◦ eCommerce net sales contributed 19% of total net sales • Retained market growth of 12.3%


 
• Sales of general merchandise limited by COVID-related restrictions on non-essential categories; two-year stack comp sales +10.4% • As restrictions lifted, Q2 ended with positive YoY sales growth • eCommerce net sales +41% 1 Walmex includes the consolidated results of Mexico and Central America 2 ANTAD - Asociacion Nacional de Tiendas de Autoservicio y Departamentales; The National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores 11 Walmex1 China Canada Net sales growth +6.7% +6.0% -3.7% Comparable sales +5.4% +2.9% -3.6% Comparable transactions +7.6% +0.1% +5.2% Comparable ticket -2.1% +2.7% -8.4% • Growth in apparel and general merchandise, while food and consumables were softer • In Mexico, comp sales increased +4.7% • Comp sales outpaced ANTAD2 self- service and club • Mexico eCommerce net sales +13% • Strong sales in Sam's Club, partially offset by softer traffic in Hypermarkets • Sam's Club delivered double-digit comp sales growth with new member sign-ups more than doubling YoY • eCommerce net sales +75% Walmart International - Q2 FY22 Results are presented on a constant currency basis. Net sales and comp sales are presented on a nominal, calendar basis and include eCommerce results. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period.


 
• COVID-related restrictions resulted in negative sales growth, impacting operating costs, along with investments in eCommerce • Higher penetration of Sam's Club lower operating expense format and cost discipline • Soft general merchandise sales affected by COVID-related restrictions 1 Walmex includes the consolidated results of Mexico and Central America. 12 Walmex1 China Canada Gross profit rate Slight Increase Decrease Decrease • Change in mix to higher margin categories along with cost of goods savings initiatives • Change in mix to lower margin formats of Sam's Club and eCommerce Operating expense rate Slight Increase Decrease Increase Operating income $ Increase Increase Decrease Walmart International - Q2 FY22 Results are presented on a constant currency basis. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period • Investments in associates' value proposition, technology, and eCommerce expansion, partially offset by lapping last year's discrete tax item


 
13 +7.7% Comparable sales +5.1% Comparable transactions +2.5% Average comparable ticket ~180 bps eCommerce contribution $16,437 +8% Net sales +12.2% Membership income -29.9999999999998 bps Gross profit rate -21.9999999999999 bps Operating expense rate $575 9.1% Operating income With Fuel Without Fuel Comparable sales1 +13.9% Net sales $18.6 +13.9% eCommerce net sales growth +27% Comparable sales +13.9% Membership income +12.2% Gross profit rate -88 bps Operating expense rate -82 bps Inventory $4.8 +14.0% Operating income $0.7 +11.5% • Strong membership trends with record total member count • Renewal rates increased almost 260 bps with Plus member renewal rate increasing over 455 bps • Plus penetration increased over 755 bps, reaching an all-time high • First year member renewals remain solid • Higher fuel sales positively affected operating expense leverage • Wage investments and lower tobacco sales somewhat offset that tailwind • COVID-related costs were lower by ~$80 mil. and benefited expense leverage by ~50 bps • Unfavorable fuel mix and lower fuel rate negatively impacted gross profit • Excluding fuel, cost inflation and strategic investments in price were partially offset by favorable changes in mix • Strong curbside performance and solid direct-to-home contribution • Strong comp sales growth with contribution from both transactions and ticket and a benefit from stimulus spending • On a two-year stack, comp sales increased 22.6% • Broad strength across categories, led by food • Tobacco negatively affected comp sales 1 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2021 compared to the 13-week period ended July 31, 2020. • Increase reflects inventory build to support higher sales trends and lapping last year's COVID-related effects on inventory Sam's Club - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period


 
14 $18,644 +13.9% Net Sales +33% eCommerce net sales growth +13.9% Comparable sales -87.9999999999999 bps Gross profit rate -82 bps Operating expense rate $660 11.5% Operating income Without Fuel Net sales $16.4 +7.7% Operating expense rate -22 bps Gross profit rate -30 bps Operating income $0.6 +9.1% Comparable transactions +5.1% Comparable sales1, 2 +7.7% eCommerce contribution ~180 bps Average comparable ticket +2.5% 1 Comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2021 compared to the 13-week period ended July 31, 2020, and excludes fuel. 2 Tobacco negatively affected comp sales for the 13-week period ended July 30, 2021 by 290 basis points. On a two-year stack, tobacco negatively affected comp sales by 680 basis points. Sam's Club - Q2 FY22 Dollars in billions. Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period • On a two-year stack, average comp ticket increased 6.8% • On a two-year stack, comp sales increased 21.0% • On a two-year stack, comp transactions increased 13.8%


 
15 Category Comp sales Details Fresh / Freezer / Cooler + low double-digit • Fresh meat, prepared foods, produce and floral performed well Grocery and beverage + mid-teens • Drinks, snacks, candy and adult beverage showed strength Consumables + high single-digit • Tabletop, laundry & home care, pet supplies and baby care performed well Home and apparel + low double-digit • Strength in tires, apparel, jewelry and furniture Technology, office and entertainment - mid single-digit • TVs performed well but were more than offset by reduced mobile phone sales • Sam's entered into a new strategic arrangement in its mobile phone business and no longer recognizes the full transaction value; instead, it receives a commission on each sale • Aside from the mobile phone business, comp sales were slightly positive Health and wellness + mid single-digit • Optical and pharmacy were strong Sam's Club - quarterly financial highlights


 
We include Return on Assets ("ROA"), which is calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as well as Return on Investment ("ROI") as measures to assess returns on assets. Management believes ROI is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it helps investors assess how effectively Walmart is deploying its assets. Trends in ROI can fluctuate over time as management balances long-term strategic initiatives with possible short-term impacts. We consider ROA to be the financial measure computed in accordance with GAAP that is the most directly comparable financial measure to our calculation of ROI. ROA was 4.4 percent and 7.7 percent for the trailing 12 months ended July 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The decrease in ROA was primarily due to the losses on divestiture of our operations in the U.K., Japan and Argentina as well as net fair value changes in our equity instruments, partially offset by the increase in operating income. ROI was 14.8 percent and 13.5 percent for the trailing twelve months ended July 31, 2021 and 2020. The increase in ROI was primarily due to the increase in operating income. We define ROI as adjusted operating income (operating income plus interest income, depreciation and amortization, and rent expense) for the trailing twelve months divided by average invested capital during that period. We consider average invested capital to be the average of our beginning and ending total assets, plus average accumulated depreciation and average amortization, less average accounts payable and average accrued liabilities for that period. Our calculation of ROI is considered a non-GAAP financial measure because we calculate ROI using financial measures that exclude and include amounts that are included and excluded in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. For example, we exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization from our reported operating income in calculating the numerator of our calculation of ROI. As mentioned above, we consider ROA to be the financial measure computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles most directly comparable to our calculation of ROI. ROI differs from ROA (which is consolidated net income for the period divided by average total assets for the period) because ROI: adjusts operating income to exclude certain expense items and adds interest income; adjusts total assets for the impact of accumulated depreciation and amortization, accounts payable and accrued liabilities to arrive at total invested capital. Because of the adjustments mentioned above, we believe ROI more accurately measures how we are deploying our key assets and is more meaningful to investors than ROA. Although ROI is a standard financial measure, numerous methods exist for calculating a company's ROI. As a result, the method used by management to calculate our ROI may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their ROI. 16 Non-GAAP measures - ROI


 
The calculation of ROA and ROI, along with a reconciliation of ROI to the calculation of ROA, is as follows: 17 3 Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases, a factor of eight times rent is no longer included in the calculation of ROI on a prospective basis as operating lease assets are now recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 1 The average is based on the addition of the account balance at the end of the current period to the account balance at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2. 2 The average is based on the addition of 'total assets without leased assets, net' at the end of the current period to 'total assets without leased assets, net' at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2, plus 'leased assets, net' at the end of the current period. 3 The average is based on the addition of 'accumulated depreciation and amortization, without leased assets' at the end of the current period to 'accumulated depreciation and amortization, without leased assets' at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2, plus 'accumulated amortization on leased assets' at the end of the current period. NP = not provided CALCULATION OF RETURN ON ASSETS CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT Trailing Twelve Months Trailing Twelve Months Ended July 31, Ended July 31, (Dollars in millions) 2021 2020 (Dollars in millions) 2021 2020 Numerator Numerator Consolidated net income $ 10,368 $ 18,128 Operating income $ 25,528 $ 21,323 Denominator + Interest income 122 151 Average total assets1 $ 237,967 $ 236,122 + Depreciation and amortization 10,892 11,113 Return on assets (ROA) 4.4 % 7.7 % + Rent 2,451 2,679 ROI operating income $ 38,993 $ 35,266 July 31, Denominator Certain Balance Sheet Data 2021 2020 2019 Average total assets1 $ 237,967 $ 236,122 Total assets $ 238,552 $ 237,382 $ 234,861 '+ Average accumulated depreciation and amortization1 97,685 93,418 Accumulated depreciation and amortization 98,346 97,023 89,813 '- Average accounts payable1 47,964 46,099 Accounts payable 49,601 46,326 45,871 '- Average accrued liabilities1 23,842 22,230 Accrued liabilities 23,915 23,768 20,691 Average invested capital $ 263,846 $ 261,211 Return on investment (ROI) 14.8 % 13.5 % 1 The average is based on the addition of the account balance at the end of the current period to the account balance at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2. Non-GAAP measures - ROI (cont.)


 
1 "Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities" includes payments for property and equipment, which is also included in our computation of free cash flow. 18 We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities in a period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period. We had net cash provided by operating activities of $12.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2021, which decreased when compared to $19.0 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2020 primarily due to an increase in inventory purchases due in part to lapping the impact of accelerated inventory sell-through in the first half of fiscal 2021. We generated free cash flow of $7.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2021, which decreased when compared to $15.4 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2020 due to the same reasons as the decrease in net cash provided by operating activities, as well as $1.5 billion in increased capital expenditures. Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes, however, that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the company’s financial performance. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Additionally, Walmart’s definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Although other companies report their free cash flow, numerous methods may exist for calculating a company’s free cash flow. As a result, the method used by Walmart’s management to calculate our free cash flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow. The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, which we believe to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to free cash flow, as well as information regarding net cash used in investing activities and net cash used in financing activities. Six Months Ended July 31, (Dollars in millions) 2021 2020 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 12,423 $ 18,956 Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures) (5,019) (3,569) Free cash flow $ 7,404 $ 15,387 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities1 $ 2,402 $ (3,634) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (11,559) (7,814) Non-GAAP measures - free cash flow


 
1 Change versus prior year comparable period. 2 Walmart International eCommerce net sales were $4.1 billion and $8.4 billion for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, and were positively impacted by $258 million and $375 million of currency exchange rate fluctuations, respectively. Walmart International eCommerce net sales were $3.3 billion and $6.2 billion for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020, respectively. 3 Walmart International eCommerce net sales increased 26% on a reported basis and 16% in constant currency and increased 37% on a reported basis and 30% in constant currency for the three and six months ending July 31, 2021, respectively. 19 In discussing our operating results, the term currency exchange rates refers to the currency exchange rates we use to convert the operating results for countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars. We calculate the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period’s currency exchange rates and the comparable prior year period’s currency exchange rates. Additionally, no currency exchange rate fluctuations are calculated for non- USD acquisitions until owned for 12 months. Throughout our discussion, we refer to the results of this calculation as the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations. When we refer to constant currency operating results, this means operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations. The table below reflects the calculation of constant currency for total revenues, net sales and operating income for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021. Three Months Ended July 31, 2021 Six Months Ended July 31, 2021 2021 Percent Change1 2021 Percent Change1 2021 Percent Change1 2021 Percent Change1 (Dollars in millions) Walmart International Consolidated Walmart International Consolidated Total revenues: As reported $ 23,389 -14.7 % $ 141,048 2.4 % $ 51,058 -11.1 % $ 279,358 2.6 % Currency exchange rate fluctuations (2,426) N/A (2,426) N/A -3,353 N/A -3,353 N/A Constant currency total revenues $ 20,963 -23.5 % $ 138,622 0.6 % $ 47,705 -17.0 % $ 276,005 1.3 % Net sales2,3: As reported $ 23,035 -15.2 % $ 139,871 2.2 % $ 50,335 -11.6 % $ 277,030 2.4 % Currency exchange rate fluctuations (2,397) N/A (2,397) N/A -3,310 N/A -3,310 N/A Constant currency net sales $ 20,638 -24.0 % $ 137,474 0.5 % $ 47,025 -17.4 % $ 273,720 1.2 % Operating income: As reported $ 861 6.0 % $ 7,354 21.4 % $ 2,055 27.0 % $ 14,263 26.4 % Currency exchange rate fluctuations (150) N/A (150) N/A -201 N/A -201 N/A Constant currency operating income $ 711 -12.4 % $ 7,204 18.9 % $ 1,854 14.6 % $ 14,062 24.6 % Non-GAAP measures - constant currency


 
1 Reflects a business restructuring charge resulting from changes to Walmart U.S. support teams to better support its omni-channel strategy recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2021. 2 Change versus prior year comparable period. NP - not provided 20 Adjusted operating income is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain charges included in operating income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that adjusted operating income is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, adjusted operating income affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance as compared with that of the prior year. When we refer to adjusted operating income in constant currency this means adjusted operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations. The tables below reflect the calculation of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021 and 2020. Three Months Ended July 31, Six Months Ended July 31, Walmart US Walmart International Consolidated Walmart US Walmart International Consolidated 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Operating income: Operating income, as reported 6,089 5,057 861 812 7,354 6,059 11,544 9,359 2,055 1,618 14,263 11,283 Business restructuring charge1 — 380 — — — 380 380 — — — 380 Discrete tax item — — — 77 — 77 — — 77 — 77 Adjusted operating income 6,089 5,437 861 889 7,354 6,516 11,544 9,739 2,055 1,695 14,263 11,740 Percent change2 12.0 % NP -3.1 % NP 12.9 % NP 18.5 % NP 21.2 % NP 21.5 % NP Currency exchange rate fluctuations — — (150) — (150) — — — (201) — (201) — Adjusted operating income, constant currency 6,089 5,437 711 889 7,204 6,516 11,544 9,739 1,854 1,695 14,062 11,740 Percent change2 12.0 % NP -20.0 % NP 10.6 % NP 18.5 % NP 9.4 % NP 19.8 % NP Non-GAAP measures - adjusted operating income


 
21 Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart (Adjusted EPS) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain amounts included in the diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart calculated in accordance with GAAP (EPS), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, Adjusted EPS affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance with that of the prior year. We adjust for the unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity investments each quarter because although the investments are strategic decisions for the company’s retail operations, management’s measurement of each strategy is primarily focused on the operational results rather than the fair value of such investments. Additionally, management does not forecast changes in the fair value of its equity investments. Accordingly, management adjusts EPS each quarter for the realized and unrealized gains and losses related to those equity investments. We have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021 by adjusting EPS for the following: 1. unrealized and realized gains and losses on the company’s equity investments; and 2. the incremental loss on sale of our operations in the U.K and Japan recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP measures - adjusted EPS


 
22 1 Change versus prior year comparable period. 2 Calculated based on nature of item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rate in effect for relevant jurisdictions. Minimal realizable tax benefit was provided in connection with the incremental loss on sale. 3 The reported effective tax rate was 26.3% and 26.5% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, respectively. Adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 25.6% and 24.5% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, respectively. 4 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding. Three Months Ended July 31, 2021 Percent Change1 Six Months Ended July 31, 20214 Percent Change1 Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $ 1.52 -33.0% $ 2.48 -32.4% Adjustments: Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact2,3 Net Impact Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact2,3 Net Impact Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity investments $ 0.34 $ (0.08) $ 0.26 $ 1.07 $ (0.22) $ 0.85 Incremental loss on sale of our operations in the U.K. and Japan — — — 0.15 — 0.15 Net adjustments $ 0.26 $ 1.00 Adjusted EPS $ 1.78 14.1% $ 3.48 27.0% Non-GAAP measures - adjusted EPS (cont.)


 
23 As previously disclosed in our second quarter ended July 31, 2020 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s equity investments; (2) a business restructuring charge resulting from changes to corporate support teams to better support the Walmart U.S. omnichannel strategy; and (3) a discrete tax item. Three Months Ended July 31, 2020 Six Months Ended July 31, 20204 Diluted earnings per share: Reported EPS $ 2.27 $ 3.67 Adjustments: Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact1,2 NCI Impact3 Net Impact Pre-Tax Impact Tax Impact1,2 NCI Impact3 Net Impact Unrealized (gains) and losses on equity investments $ (1.13) $ 0.24 $ — $ (0.89) $ (1.41) $ 0.30 $ — $ (1.11) Business restructuring charge 0.13 (0.03) — 0.10 0.13 (0.03) — 0.10 Discrete tax item 0.06 0.05 (0.03) 0.08 0.06 0.05 (0.03) 0.08 Net adjustments $ (0.71) $ (0.93) Adjusted EPS $ 1.56 $ 2.74 Non-GAAP measures - adjusted EPS (cont.) 1 Calculated based on nature of item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rate in effect for relevant jurisdictions. 2 The reported effective tax rate was 25.5% and 25.1% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020, respectively. When adjusted for the above items, the effective tax rate was 24.8% and 24.9% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020, respectively. 3 Calculated based on the ownership percentages of our noncontrolling interests. 4 Quarterly adjustments or adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD adjustments or YTD adjusted EPS due to rounding.


 
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