Walmart operates a diversified retail ecosystem spanning discount stores, supercenters, warehouse clubs, and eCommerce platforms across multiple countries. The company's core business centers on general merchandise and grocery sales, offering consumables, health and beauty products, household chemicals, paper goods, and baby products alongside fresh produce, meat, dairy, and frozen foods. Beyond traditional retail, Walmart provides pharmacy, optical, and hearing services; financial services including money transfers, bill payments, and installment lending; and digital payment platforms. The company also markets private-label and licensed brands across its portfolio.
The business is organized into three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. Walmart U.S. operates supercenters, supermarkets, and neighborhood markets. Walmart International manages discount stores, supermarkets, and eCommerce platforms in multiple countries, including operations through Flipkart in India and Walmart Mexico. Sam's Club operates membership-only warehouse facilities. Additional revenue streams include consumer electronics, apparel, home improvement items, toys, and furniture alongside specialty offerings such as premium musical instruments.
The company employs approximately 2.1 million full-time workers and maintains headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart's geographic footprint spans North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with significant eCommerce presence through walmart.com, walmart.ca, walmart.com.mx, flipkart.com, and PhonePe.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.41 | $2.42 | +26.2% | |
| 2024 | $1.91 | $1.92 | -55.3% | |
| 2023 | $4.27 | $4.29 | -12.3% | |
| 2022 | $4.87 | $4.90 | +2.5% | |
| 2021 | $4.75 | $4.77 | +227.6% | |
| 2020 | $1.45 | $1.46 | +14.2% | |
| 2019 | $1.27 | $1.27 | +74.0% | |
| 2018 | $0.73 | $0.74 | -40.2% | |
| 2017 | $1.22 | $1.23 | -14.7% | |
| 2016 | $1.43 | $1.44 | -6.5% | |
| 2015 | $1.53 | $1.54 | +12.5% | |
| 2013 | $1.36 | $1.37 | -18.6% | |
| 2012 | $1.67 | $1.68 | +11.3% | |
| 2011 | $1.50 | $1.51 | -11.8% | |
| 2010 | $1.70 | $1.71 | -54.1% | |
| 2009 | $3.70 | $3.71 | — |