Walmart Inc. reported total revenue of $177.8 billion for first-quarter fiscal 2027 on May 21, 2026. Revenue grew 7.3% year-over-year to exceed analyst expectations.
Global e-commerce sales surged 26% during the quarter. U.S. comparable store sales rose 4.1% as the company gained market share through robust store traffic.
Unexpected fuel and distribution expenses totaling $175 million pressured operating income. Walmart shares fell nearly 2% in early trading following the announcement.
The company maintained its full-year outlook despite the quarterly growth. Investors reacted to the unchanged guidance after the stock recently reached multi-year highs.