EX-99.1 2 earningsrelease-1312019.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit


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Walmart U.S. Q4 comp sales1 grew 4.2% and Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 43%,
Q4 2019 GAAP EPS of $1.27; Adjusted EPS2 of $1.41,
Fiscal year 2019 GAAP EPS of $2.26; Adjusted EPS2 of $4.91,
Company reiterates fiscal 2020 guidance
Fourth-quarter highlights
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Total revenue was $138.8 billion, an increase of $2.5 billion, or 1.9%. Excluding currency2, total revenue was $140.5 billion, an increase of $4.2 billion, or 3.1%.
 
"We had a good year, and I want to thank our associates for their great work and openness to change. They continue to inspire us as we strive to serve our customers better every day. Progress on initiatives to accelerate growth, along with a favorable economic environment, helped us deliver strong comp sales and gain market share. We're excited about the work we're doing to reach customers in a more digitally-connected way. Our commitment to the customer is clear - we'll be there when, where and how they want to shop and deliver new, convenient experiences that are uniquely Walmart."
Doug McMillon
President and CEO, Walmart
 
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Walmart U.S. comp sales1 on a two-year stack of 6.8% is the strongest growth in 9 years.
 
 
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Walmart U.S. eCommerce continued to benefit from the expansion of grocery pickup and delivery and a broader assortment on Walmart.com.
 
 
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Sam's Club comp sales1 increased 3.3%3, and eCommerce sales grew 21%.
 
 
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Net sales at Walmart International were $32.3 billion, a decline of 2.3%. Excluding currency2, net sales were $34.0 billion, an increase of 2.7%.
 
 
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Adjusted EPS2 excludes the effects of two items:
A charge of $0.17 due to an adjustment in the provisional amount related to Tax Reform
An unrealized gain of $0.03 on the company's equity investment in JD.com
Fiscal 2019 highlights
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Total revenue was $514.4 billion, an increase of $14.1 billion, or 2.8%. Excluding currency2, total revenue was $515.1 billion, an increase of $14.8 billion, or 3.0%.
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Walmart U.S. comp sales1 increased 3.6%. Grocery pickup and delivery are available in more than 2,100 and nearly 800 locations, respectively.
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Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales increased 40%. Net Promoter Score and the company's Customer Value Index continue to improve.
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The company generated $27.8 billion in operating cash flow and returned $13.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
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Adjusted EPS2 excludes the effects of three items:
A charge of $1.54 related to the sale of a majority stake in Walmart Brazil
An unrealized loss of $0.95 on the company's equity investment in JD.com
A charge of $0.16 due to an adjustment in the provisional amount related to Tax Reform
Key results
(Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.)
 
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Q4 FY19
Q4 FY18
Change
 
FY19
FY18
Change
 
 
Revenue
$138.8
$136.3
$2.5
1.9%
 
$514.4
$500.3
$14.1
2.8%
 
Revenue (constant currency)2
$140.5
$136.3
$4.2
3.1%
 
$515.1
$500.3
$14.8
3.0%
 
Operating income
$6.1
$4.5
$1.6
35.8%
 
$22.0
$20.4
$1.5
7.4%
 
Operating income (constant currency)2
$6.2
$4.5
$1.7
37.9%
 
$22.0
$20.4
$1.5
7.4%

1 13-week period ended January 25, 2019 compared to 13-week period ended January 26, 2018, 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 Tobacco sales negatively affected Sam's Club's comparable sales by approximately 200 basis points.
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Free Cash Flow1
FY19
$ Change
 
Returns to Shareholders
FY19
% Change
Operating cash flow
$27.8
-$0.6
 
Dividends
$6.1
-0.3%
Capital expenditures
$10.3
$0.3
 
Share repurchases2
$7.4
-10.7%
Free cash flow1
$17.4
-$0.9
 
Total
$13.5
-6.3%


Fiscal 2020 full year guidance
The company reiterates the following guidance, which was originally provided at its meeting for the investment community on October 16, 2018. Assumptions in the guidance include that economic conditions, currency rates and the tax and regulatory landscape in our largest markets remain generally consistent. Additionally, the guidance assumes no further change in fair value of the company's equity investment in JD.com.
Metric
FY20 Guidance
Consolidated net sales growth
At least 3 percent in constant currency, affected:
Positively by the acquisition of Flipkart
Negatively by deconsolidation of Walmart Brazil
Negatively by planned tobacco sales reduction at Sam’s Club
Comp sales growth
Walmart U.S.: +2.5 percent to +3 percent, excluding fuel
Sam’s Club: around +1 percent, excluding fuel; around +3 percent, excluding fuel and tobacco
Walmart U.S. eCommerce net sales growth
Around 35 percent
Walmart International net sales growth
Around 5 percent in constant currency
Consolidated Operating Income
Decline by a low single-digit percentage range, including Flipkart
Increase by a low single-digit percentage range, excluding Flipkart
EPS
Decline by a low single-digit percentage range compared with FY19 adjusted EPS3
Increase by a low to mid single-digit percentage range compared with FY19 adjusted EPS, excluding Flipkart
Effective tax rate
Approximately 26.5 percent - 27.5 percent
Expense leverage
Approximately 20 bps
Walmart U.S. grocery pickup and delivery
Approximately 3,100 grocery pickup locations by year-end FY20
Approximately 1,600 grocery delivery locations by year-end FY20
Capital expenditures
Approximately $11 billion
Strong focus on store remodels, customer initiatives, eCommerce, technology and supply chain
New Units
Walmart U.S. expects to open fewer than 10 stores
Walmart International expects to open slightly more than 300 new stores primarily in Walmex and China














1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
2 $11.3 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in October 2017. The company repurchased approximately 80 million shares in fiscal 2019.  
3 Increase significantly compared with FY19 GAAP EPS
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Segment results
(Amounts in billions, except as noted. Dollar and percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.)
In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the company revised its corporate overhead allocations to the operating segments. Accordingly, previous segment operating income was recast to be comparable to the current period.
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Q4 FY19
Q4 FY18
Change
 
FY19
FY18
Change
Net sales
$90.5
$86.6
$3.9
4.6%
 
$331.7
$318.5
$13.2
4.1%
Comp sales (ex. fuel)1
4.2%
2.6%
160 bps
N/A
 
3.6%
2.1%
150 bps
N/A
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Traffic
0.9%
1.6%
-70 bps
N/A
 
NP
NP
NP
NP
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Ticket
3.3%
1.0%
230 bps
N/A
 
NP
NP
NP
NP
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eCommerce
~180 bps
~60 bps
~120 bps
N/A
 
NP
NP
NP
NP
Operating income
$5.0
$4.7
$0.3
7.3%
 
$17.4
$17.0
$0.4
2.3%

 
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Q4 FY19
Q4 FY18
Change
 
FY19
FY18
Change
 
 
Net sales
$32.3
$33.1
-$0.8
-2.3%
 
$120.8
$118.1
$2.8
2.3%
 
Net sales (constant currency)2
$34.0
$33.1
$0.9
2.7%
 
$121.5
$118.1
$3.5
2.9%
 
Operating income
$1.2
$1.3
-$0.1
-9.9%
 
$4.9
$5.2
-$0.3
-6.6%
 
Operating income (constant currency)2
$1.3
$1.3
$—
-2.8%
 
$4.9
$5.2
-$0.3
-6.6%

 
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Q4 FY19
Q4 FY18
Change
 
FY19
FY18
Change
 
 
Net sales
$14.9
$15.5
-$0.6
-3.7%
 
$57.8
$59.2
-$1.4
-2.3%
 
Comp sales (ex. fuel)1
3.3%
2.4%
90 bps
N/A
 
3.8%
2.0%
180 bps
N/A
 
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Traffic
6.4%
4.3%
210 bps
N/A
 
NP
NP
NP
NP
 
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Ticket
-3.1%
-1.9%
-120 bps
N/A
 
NP
NP
NP
NP
 
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eCommerce
~90 bps
~80 bps
~10 bps
N/A
 
NP
NP
NP
NP
 
Operating income
$0.4
-$0.3
$0.7
NM
 
$1.5
$0.9
$0.6
66.1%










1 13-week period ended January 25, 2019 compared to 13-week period ended January 26, 2018, 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.
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Additional highlights for fiscal year 2019
Added about 1,000 grocery pickup locations, and reached nearly 800 grocery delivery locations
Announced pilot with Udelv for custom autonomous cargo vans to deliver groceries
Announced collaboration with Ford to test grocery delivery with self-driving cars
Launched Spark Delivery test, a new last-mile grocery delivery service
Announced the expansion of grocery delivery providers
Showcased new in-store innovations, including autonomous shelf-scanning robots and floor cleaners and FAST unloaders
Remodeled approximately 500 U.S. stores
Launched 17,000 virtual reality training devices
Launched new adoption benefit for associates
Raised U.S. starting wages for hourly associates to bring our average hourly total compensation and benefits to more than $17.50
Trained about 450,000 associates in our nearly 200 Walmart U.S. training academies
Expanded parental leave benefits for associates
Launched $1 a day college program for associates through partnership with Guild
Launched new digital scheduling system for store associates
Launched Checkout with Me in all U.S. stores, a service that allows customers to checkout from anywhere
Launched new endless aisle feature allowing customers to order and pay for online items while inside a store
Launched Item Finder and store maps chain-wide in Walmart app
Launched new features for the Walmart.com Marketplace, including free two-day shipping on millions of new items and the ability to return marketplace items in stores
Announced Alphabot, highly efficient picking system for grocery pickup
Launched Ellen DeGeneres fashion line, EV1, online and in stores
Launched redesign of Walmart.com and Jet.com
Launched Fanatics store on Walmart.com
Launched Apple store on Jet.com
Launched Nike store on Jet.com
Launched Lord & Taylor shop on Walmart.com
Announced partnership with Advance Auto Parts on Walmart.com
Launched Jetblack in New York, a new conversational commerce platform
Introduced 3D virtual shopping and “Buy the Room” feature for the Home category on Walmart.com
Introduced new Nursery destination launched on Walmart.com
Launched Walmart eBooks through partnership with Kobo
Acquired virtual reality studio, Spatialand
Announced partnership with Eko to create interactive storytelling for entertainment and retail
Acquired Bare Necessities, a specialty retailer focused on women’s fashion
Acquired ELOQUII, a digitally-native brand focused on women’s fashion
Launched Allswell, a digitally-native vertical mattress brand
Announced Capital One credit card program for Walmart customers
Opened first food manufacturing facility in the U.S., a milk processing plant
Announced high-tech distribution center, which can move 40 percent more product than a traditional DC
Announced high-tech consolidation center that can receive, sort and ship freight and enable 3x more volume
Jet announced new fulfillment center in Bronx, NY
Acquired majority stake in Flipkart Group, India’s leading eCommerce business
Announced proposed combination of Sainsbury’s and Asda, the company’s wholly-owned U.K. subsidiary
Reduced ownership in Walmart Brazil with sale of 80 percent stake
Sold financial services business in Chile
Announced agreement to sell Walmart Canada Bank
Increased investment in Dada-JD Daojia, a crowd-sourced delivery platform in China
Launched online marketplace in Canada
Launched first Walmart Rakuten Ichiba Store, the first Walmart eCommerce store in Japan
Established joint venture with Rakuten for grocery delivery in Tokyo
Announced agreement to acquire Cornershop for last-mile delivery capabilities in Mexico and Chile
Walmart Mexico launched “Walmart Cashi”, a secure digital payment option for mobile devices
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Walmart India recognized as India’s "Top 10 Best Workplaces in Retail, 2018"
Walmart India recognized among "Top 100 Best Companies for Women, 2018”
Launched Retail Academy in India
Launched new partnerships in Canada to expand delivery options in grocery and general merchandise
Launched same-day delivery from stores in Mexico
Opened 1,000th Bodega Aurrera Express store in Mexico
Mi Bodega Aurrera launched in-store eCommerce kiosks targeting rural areas in Mexico
Walmart China established strategic partnership with Tencent, including use of WeChat Pay and Scan & Go
Launched new depots in China for accelerated eCommerce fulfillment and delivery
Asda opened its new Merchandising Centre of Excellence
Launched free shipping for Plus members from Samsclub.com
Announced partnership with Instacart for last-mile delivery at Sam's Club
Launched Fresh Certification Program at Sam's Club
Opened new Sam’s Club Now, a live club and innovation lab
Converted four Sam's Clubs to eCommerce fulfillment centers
Received A- grade on CDP report for climate change, up from B the last three years, and was the top performing U.S.-based food retailer
Suppliers announced emissions reductions from our supply chain of 20 million metric tons through Project Gigaton
Launched Project Gigaton in China
Announced the phase out of paint removal products with methylene chloride and NMP
Asda announced removal of wrapping from greetings cards, saving over 100 tons of plastic per year
Asda and FareShare celebrated five years of partnership and almost eight million meals donated to charity
Announced goal to achieve 100 percent recyclable packaging in our private brand packaging by 2025
Walmart India announced commitment to increase direct sourcing from farmers to 25% of produce sold in cash and carry stores
Signatory to the G7 Oceans Plastics Charter
Signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
Announced agreement with SunPower, a commercial energy provider, to install solar systems at 19 stores and two distribution centers
Announced three power purchase agreements with EDP Renewables that will enable the construction of three new utility-scale wind farms

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, over 275 million customers and members visit our more than 11,300 stores under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over 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 http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart.
Investor Relations contact
Dan Binder (479) 258-7172

Media Relations contact
Randy Hargrove (800) 331-0085












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Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements as to Walmart management's guidance regarding earnings per share, consolidated net sales growth, Walmart U.S. eCommerce net sales growth, Walmart International net sales growth, consolidated operating income, expense leverage, grocery pickup and delivery locations, number of new units, capital expenditures and Walmart's effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2020, and comparable sales for Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club for the 53 weeks ending January 31, 2020. Walmart believes such statements are "forward-looking statements" as defined in, and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Walmart's actual results may differ materially from the guidance provided as a result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not being realized or other risks, uncertainties and factors including:

economic, geo-political, capital markets and business conditions, trends and events around the world and in the markets in which Walmart operates;
currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in market interest rates and commodity prices;
unemployment levels; competitive pressures; 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;
consumer enrollment in health and drug insurance programs and such programs' reimbursement rates;
the amount of Walmart's net sales denominated in the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies;
the impact of acquisitions, investments, divestitures, store or club closures, and other strategic decisions;
Walmart's ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, including within the eCommerce space;
Walmart's effective tax rate and the factors affecting Walmart's 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 changes in tax rates;
the imposition of new taxes on imports and new tariffs and changes in tariff rates;
changes in existing trade restrictions and new trade restrictions;
customer traffic and average ticket in Walmart's stores and clubs and on its eCommerce websites;
the mix of merchandise Walmart sells, the cost of goods it sells and the shrinkage it experiences;
the amount of Walmart's total sales and operating expenses in the various markets in which it operates;
transportation, energy and utility costs and the selling prices of gasoline and diesel fuel
supply chain disruptions and disruptions in seasonal buying patterns;
consumer acceptance of and response to Walmart's stores, clubs, digital platforms, programs, merchandise offerings and delivery methods;
cyber security events affecting Walmart and related costs;
developments in, outcomes of, and costs incurred in legal or regulatory proceedings to which Walmart is a party;
casualty and accident-related costs and insurance costs;
the turnover in Walmart's workforce and labor costs, including healthcare and other benefit costs;
changes in accounting estimates or judgments;
the level and consistent availability of public assistance payments;
natural disasters, public health emergencies, civil disturbances, and terrorist attacks; and
Walmart's expenditures for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act "FCPA" and other compliance related costs, including the adequacy of the accrual with respect to this matter.

Such risks, uncertainties and factors also include the risks relating to Walmart’s strategy, operations and performance and the financial, legal, tax, regulatory, compliance, reputational and other risks discussed in Walmart’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. Walmart urges 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 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 Walmart’s operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made in this release 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.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
 
January 31,
 
January 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
 
2019

2018
 
Percent Change
 
2019

2018

Percent Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
137,743


$
135,150

 
1.9
 %
 
$
510,329


$
495,761


2.9
 %
Membership and other income
 
1,050


1,117

 
(6.0
)%
 
4,076


4,582


(11.0
)%
Total revenues
 
138,793


136,267

 
1.9
 %
 
514,405


500,343


2.8
 %
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
104,907


102,640

 
2.2
 %
 
385,301


373,396


3.2
 %
Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses
 
27,819


29,160

 
(4.6
)%
 
107,147


106,510


0.6
 %
Operating income
 
6,067


4,467

 
35.8
 %
 
21,957


20,437


7.4
 %
Interest:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
577


448

 
28.8
 %
 
1,975


1,978


(0.2
)%
Capital lease and financing obligations
 
92


88

 
4.5
 %
 
371


352


5.4
 %
Interest income
 
(64
)

(37
)
 
73.0
 %
 
(217
)

(152
)

42.8
 %
Interest, net
 
605


499

 
21.2
 %
 
2,129


2,178


(2.2
)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 

 
1,004

 
(100.0
)%
 

 
3,136

 
(100.0
)%
Other (gains) and losses
 
(202
)
 

 
N/A

 
8,368

 

 
N/A

Income before income taxes
 
5,664


2,964

 
91.1
 %
 
11,460


15,123


(24.2
)%
Provision for income taxes
 
1,851


601

 
208.0
 %
 
4,281


4,600


(6.9
)%
Consolidated net income
 
3,813


2,363

 
61.4
 %
 
7,179


10,523


(31.8
)%
Consolidated net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(126
)

(188
)
 
(33.0
)%
 
(509
)

(661
)

(23.0
)%
Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart
 
$
3,687


$
2,175

 
69.5
 %
 
$
6,670


$
9,862


(32.4
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart
 
$
1.27


$
0.74

 
71.6
 %
 
$
2.28


$
3.29


(30.7
)%
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart
 
$
1.27


$
0.73

 
74.0
 %
 
$
2.26


$
3.28


(31.1
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 








Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 








Basic
 
2,896


2,959

 
 
 
2,929


2,995


 
Diluted
 
2,914


2,978

 
 
 
2,945


3,010


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
 
$

 
$

 
 
 
$
2.08


$
2.04


 




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Walmart Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 31,
 
January 31,
(Amounts in millions)
 
2019
 
2018
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
7,722

 
$
6,756

Receivables, net
 
6,283

 
5,614

Inventories
 
44,269

 
43,783

Prepaid expenses and other
 
3,623

 
3,511

Total current assets
 
61,897

 
59,664

Property and equipment:
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment
 
185,810

 
185,154

Less accumulated depreciation
 
(81,493
)
 
(77,479
)
Property and equipment, net
 
104,317

 
107,675

Property under capital lease and financing obligations:
 
 
 
 
Property under capital lease and financing obligations
 
12,760

 
12,703

Less accumulated amortization
 
(5,682
)
 
(5,560
)
Property under capital lease and financing obligations, net
 
7,078

 
7,143

 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
31,181

 
18,242

Other long-term assets
 
14,822

 
11,798

Total assets
 
$
219,295

 
$
204,522

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
 
$
5,225

 
$
5,257

Accounts payable
 
47,060

 
46,092

Accrued liabilities
 
22,159

 
22,122

Accrued income taxes
 
428

 
645

Long-term debt due within one year
 
1,876

 
3,738

Capital lease and financing obligations due within one year
 
729

 
667

Total current liabilities
 
77,477

 
78,521

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
 
43,520

 
30,045

Long-term capital lease and financing obligations
 
6,683

 
6,780

Deferred income taxes and other
 
11,981

 
8,354

 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
288

 
295

Capital in excess of par value
 
2,965

 
2,648

Retained earnings
 
80,785

 
85,107

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(11,542
)
 
(10,181
)
Total Walmart shareholders’ equity
 
72,496

 
77,869

Noncontrolling interest
 
7,138

 
2,953

Total equity
 
79,634

 
80,822

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
219,295

 
$
204,522





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Walmart Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Fiscal Years Ended

 
January 31,
(Amounts in millions)
 
2019

2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income
 
$
7,179


$
10,523

Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 



Depreciation and amortization
 
10,678


10,529

Unrealized (gains) and losses
 
3,516

 

(Gains) and losses for disposal of business operations
 
4,850

 

Deferred income taxes
 
(499
)

(304
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 

 
3,136

Other operating activities
 
1,734


1,210

Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
 



Receivables, net
 
(368
)

(1,074
)
Inventories
 
(1,311
)

(140
)
Accounts payable
 
1,831


4,086

Accrued liabilities
 
183


928

Accrued income taxes
 
(40
)

(557
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
27,753


28,337

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Payments for property and equipment
 
(10,344
)

(10,051
)
Proceeds from the disposal of property and equipment
 
519


378

Proceeds from disposal of certain operations
 
876

 
1,046

Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 
(14,656
)
 
(375
)
Other investing activities
 
(431
)

(77
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(24,036
)

(9,079
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Net change in short-term borrowings
 
(53
)

4,148

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 
15,872


7,476

Repayments of long-term debt
 
(3,784
)

(13,061
)
Premiums paid to extinguish debt
 

 
(3,059
)
Dividends paid
 
(6,102
)

(6,124
)
Purchase of Company stock
 
(7,410
)

(8,296
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest
 
(431
)

(690
)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
 


(8
)
Other financing activities
 
(629
)

(261
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(2,537
)

(19,875
)
 
 





Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
(438
)

487

 
 





Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
742

 
(130
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
 
7,014

 
7,144

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
 
$
7,756

 
$
7,014









Note: Due to the adoption of ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows-Restricted Cash (Topic 230), on February 1, 2018, restricted cash is now included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and ending period amounts for both fiscal 2019 and 2018.




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Walmart Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)

Net sales and operating income
 
Net Sales
 
Operating Income
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
January 31,
 
January 31,
(dollars in millions)
2019
2018
Percent Change

2019
2018
Percent Change
Walmart U.S.
$
90,520

$
86,579

4.6
 %
 
$
5,043

$
4,701

7.3
 %
Walmart International
32,317

33,092

-2.3
 %
 
1,170

1,298

-9.9
 %
Sam's Club
14,906

15,479

-3.7
 %
 
414

-308

NM

Corporate and support


N/A

 
-560

-1,224

-54.2
 %
Consolidated
$
137,743

$
135,150

1.9
 %
 
$
6,067

$
4,467

35.8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
Operating Income
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
January 31,
 
January 31,
(dollars in millions)
2019
2018
Percent Change
 
2019
2018
Percent Change
Walmart U.S.
$
331,666

$
318,477

4.1
 %
 
$
17,386

$
16,995

2.3
 %
Walmart International
120,824

118,068

2.3
 %
 
4,883

5,229

-6.6
 %
Sam's Club
57,839

59,216

-2.3
 %
 
1,520

915

66.1
 %
Corporate and support


 %
 
-1,832

-2,702

-32.2
 %
Consolidated
$
510,329

$
495,761

2.9
 %
 
$
21,957

$
20,437

7.4
 %

U.S. comparable sales results
 
 
With Fuel
 
Without Fuel
 
Fuel Impact
 
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
 
1/25/2019

1/26/2018
 
1/25/2019
 
1/26/2018
 
1/25/2019
 
1/26/2018
Walmart U.S.
 
4.2%
 
2.7%
 
4.2%
 
2.6%
 
0.0%
 
0.1%
Sam's Club
 
3.7%
 
3.6%
 
3.3%
 
2.4%
 
0.4%
 
1.2%
Total U.S.
 
4.1%
 
2.8%
 
4.0%
 
2.6%
 
0.1%
 
0.2%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With Fuel
 
Without Fuel
 
Fuel Impact
 
 
52 Weeks Ended
 
52 Weeks Ended
 
52 Weeks Ended
 
 
1/25/2019
 
1/26/2018
 
1/25/2019
 
1/26/2018
 
1/25/2019
 
1/26/2018
Walmart U.S.
 
3.7%
 
2.2%
 
3.6%
 
2.1%
 
0.1%
 
0.1%
Sam's Club
 
5.5%
 
3.0%
 
3.8%
 
2.0%
 
1.7%
 
1.0%
Total U.S.
 
3.9%
 
2.3%
 
3.6%
 
2.1%
 
0.3%
 
0.2%

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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Walmart Inc.
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 or for countries experiencing hyperinflation. 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 twelve months ended January 31, 2019.
 
Three Months Ended January 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended January 31,
 
Walmart International
 
Consolidated
 
Walmart International
 
Consolidated
(Dollars in millions)
2019
Percent Change1
 
2019
Percent Change1
 
2019
Percent Change1
 
2019
Percent Change1
Total revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
$
32,646

-2.4
 %
 
$
138,793

1.9
%
 
$
122,140

2.0
 %
 
$
514,405

2.8
%
Currency exchange rate fluctuations
1,692

N/A

 
1,692

N/A

 
702

N/A

 
702

N/A

Constant currency total revenues
$
34,338

2.6
 %
 
$
140,485

3.1
%
 
$
122,842

2.6
 %
 
$
515,107

3.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
$
32,317

-2.3
 %
 
$
137,743

1.9
%
 
$
120,824

2.3
 %
 
$
510,329

2.9
%
Currency exchange rate fluctuations
1,680

N/A

 
1,680

N/A

 
708

N/A

 
708

N/A

Constant currency net sales
$
33,997

2.7
 %
 
$
139,423

3.2
%
 
$
121,532

2.9
 %
 
$
511,037

3.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
$
1,170

-9.9
 %
 
$
6,067

35.8
%
 
$
4,883

-6.6
 %
 
$
21,957

7.4
%
Currency exchange rate fluctuations
92

N/A

 
92

N/A

 
2

N/A

 
2

N/A

Constant currency operating income
$
1,262

-2.8
 %
 
$
6,159

37.9
%
 
$
4,885

-6.6
 %
 
$
21,959

7.4
%
1 Change versus prior year comparable period.





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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 $27.8 billion for the twelve months ended January 31, 2019, which declined when compared to $28.3 billion for the twelve months ended January 31, 2018 primarily due to timing of vendor payments, partially offset by lower tax payments mainly resulting from Tax Reform and the timing of tax payments. We generated free cash flow of $17.4 billion for the twelve months ended January 31, 2019, which declined when compared to $18.3 billion for the twelve months ended January 31, 2018 due to the same reasons as the decline in net cash provided by operating activities, as well as $0.3 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.
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
 
January 31,
(Dollars in millions)
 
2019

2018
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
27,753


$
28,337

Payments for property and equipment (capital expenditures)
 
-10,344


-10,051

Free cash flow
 
$
17,409


$
18,286

 
 





Net cash used in investing activities1
 
$
-24,036


$
-9,079

Net cash used in financing activities
 
-2,537


-19,875

1 "Net cash 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 not excluded 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 for 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.

We have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three months and fiscal year ended January 31, 2019 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) adjustments in the provisional amount related to Tax Reform, (2) unrealized gains and losses on the company's equity investment in JD.com and (3) for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019 only, the loss on sale of a majority stake in Walmart Brazil. We adjust for the following two items on a recurring basis each quarter:
Tax Reform - The SEC allowed companies to record provisional amounts during a one year measurement period from the U.S. Tax Reform enactment date. While the company recorded provisional amounts in fiscal 2018, the company adjusted such provisional amounts during fiscal 2019. As the company adjusted EPS in fiscal 2018, for consistency, the company also adjusted EPS in fiscal 2019 for changes to the provisional amounts. This is the last quarter the company will adjust for Tax Reform.
Unrealized gains and losses - Beginning in fiscal 2019, due to a change in U.S. accounting principles, Walmart is required to include unrealized gains/losses of certain equity investments within net income.  The company's unrealized gains/losses primarily relate to Walmart's equity investment in JD.com.  While the company's investment in JD.com was a strategic decision for the company's retail operations in China, management's measurement of that strategy is primarily focused on the Walmart China financial results rather than the investment value of JD.com. Additionally, management does not forecast changes in fair value of its equity investments. Accordingly, management adjusts EPS for the unrealized JD.com investment gains/losses.

 
Three Months Ended January 31, 2019
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported EPS
 
 
 
 
 
$
1.27


 
 
 
 
 

Adjustments:
 
Pre-Tax Impact
 
Tax Impact1
 
Net Impact
Unrealized (gains) and losses on JD.com investment
 
$
-0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
-0.03

Adjustment to provisional amount for Tax Reform
 

 
0.17

 
0.17

Net adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
$
0.14


 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EPS
 
 
 
 
 
$
1.41

 
 
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 20192
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported EPS
 
 
 
 
 
$
2.26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments:
 
Pre-Tax Impact
 
Tax Impact1
 
Net Impact
Loss on sale of majority stake in Walmart Brazil
 
$
1.64

 
$
-0.10

 
$
1.54

Unrealized (gains) and losses on JD.com investment
 
1.20

 
-0.25

 
0.95

Adjustment to provisional amount for Tax Reform
 

 
0.16

 
0.16

Net adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
$
2.65

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EPS
 
 
 
 
 
$
4.91

1 Calculated based on nature of item, including any realizable deductions, and statutory rate in effect for relevant jurisdictions.
2 Quarterly net impact of individual adjustments or Adjusted EPS may not sum to YTD net impact of individual adjustments or YTD Adjusted EPS due to rounding. Additionally, the sum of all individual adjustments may not sum due to rounding.




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As previously disclosed in our fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three months and the fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) restructuring charges, (2) losses on the early extinguishment of certain debt, (3) asset impairments and write-offs, (4) U.S. associate lump sum bonuses, (5) the impact of U.S. Tax Reform, (6) a legal settlement recovery and, for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 only, the (7) the FCPA accrual based on discussions with government agencies regarding the possible resolution of the FCPA matter and (8) the gain on sale of Suburbia. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is EPS.

 
 
Three Months Ended January 31, 2018
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported EPS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
0.73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments:
 
Pre-Tax Impact
 
Tax Impact1
 
NCI Impact
 
Net Impact
Restructuring charges2
 
$
0.40

 
$
-0.12

 

 
$
0.28

Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
0.34

 
-0.13

 

 
0.21

Asset impairments and write-offs3
 
0.18

 
-0.06

 

 
0.12

Associate lump sum bonus
 
0.15

 
-0.06

 

 
0.09

U.S. Tax Reform benefit
 

 
-0.07

 

 
-0.07

Legal settlement recovery
 
-0.05

 
0.02

 

 
-0.03

Net adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
0.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EPS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1.33

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2018
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported EPS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
3.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments:
 
Pre-Tax Impact
 
Tax Impact1
 
NCI Impact4
 
Net Impact
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
$
1.05

 
$
-0.38

 

 
$
0.67

Restructuring charges2
 
0.40

 
-0.12

 

 
0.28

Asset impairments and write-offs3
 
0.23

 
-0.07

 

 
0.16

FCPA accrual
 
0.09

 

 

 
0.09

Associate lump sum bonus
 
0.15

 
-0.06

 

 
0.09

U.S. Tax Reform benefit
 

 
-0.07

 

 
-0.07

Gain on sale of Suburbia
 
-0.13

 
0.04

 
0.04

 
-0.05

Legal settlement recovery
 
-0.05

 
0.02

 

 
-0.03

Net adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1.14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EPS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
4.42

1 Calculated based on nature of item and statutory rate in effect for relevant jurisdictions.
2 Restructuring charges include $0.20 for restructurings in the U.S., primarily relating to Sam's Club store closures and Home Office severance, and $0.08 for Walmart International, primarily due to the winding down of the first party Brazil eCommerce operations.
3 Asset impairments and write-offs for Q4 includes $0.08 of impairment charges due to decisions to discontinue certain real estate projects at Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club and technology assets at Corporate, and $0.04 for the write-off of certain assets at Walmart International. Additionally, Q3 includes $0.04 related to a decision to exit certain properties in a Walmart International market.
4 Calculated based on the ownership percentages of the noncontrolling interest at Walmex.