Walmart reported Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue of $177.8 billion. This 7.3% increase exceeded analyst estimates. Global eCommerce sales surged 26% during the period. Walmart U.S. comparable sales grew 4.1%, marking the slowest expansion in two years.
Shares fell over 2% after the company issued a cautious second-quarter profit outlook. Walmart forecasts Q2 adjusted earnings per share between $0.72 and $0.74. This guidance missed analyst estimates of $0.75.
Management cited persistent economic uncertainty and rising distribution fuel costs as primary concerns. These factors may force shelf prices higher. Rising costs continue to pressure lower-income households.