Walmart (WMT) FY2026 10-K Annual Report

Filed: Mar 13, 2026
Consumer Discretionary
Retail-Variety StoresSEC EDGAR

Walmart (WMT) 10-K annual report for fiscal year 2026, filed with SEC EDGAR on Mar 13, 2026. This page provides AI-powered analysis including business overview, management discussion & analysis (MD&A), risk factors, and key financial data such as revenue, net income, gross margin, operating margin, and return on equity (ROE) extracted from XBRL.

Walmart FY2026 10-K Analysis

Business Overview

  • Omnichannel retailer combining physical stores/clubs, eCommerce, marketplace, health & wellness, and financial services (OnePay fintech venture) into integrated ecosystem
  • OnePay fintech venture and VIZIO acquisition explicitly named; VIZIO subject to FTC/NJ AG stipulated order through 2037 on consumer data practices
  • Tariff exposure flagged as material fiscal 2026 impact; dynamic tariff environment expected to continue into fiscal 2027 with uncertain financial effect
  • Walmart International generated ~19% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2026; Walmart U.S. + Sam's Club U.S. combined ~82%
  • AI investment highlighted across customer experience, supply chain, and talent — but also identified as expanding cybersecurity attack surface via autonomous AI-driven threats

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Net sales $706.4B, up $31.9B or 4.7% YoY; currency headwinds of $2.8B partially offset growth
  • Operating margin 4.2% vs 4.4% prior year; gross profit rate 24.2% vs 24.1%; opex ratio 20.9% vs 20.7%
  • Best segment: Walmart U.S. — operating income $25.2B, margin 5.2% vs 5.2%; worst: Walmart International — operating income fell $0.4B to $5.1B, margin 3.9% vs 4.5%
  • Operating cash flow $41.6B (+$5.1B YoY); free cash flow $14.9B; capex $26.6B; dividends $7.5B; buybacks $8.1B; new $30B repurchase authorization approved Feb 2026
  • FY2027 capex guided $25B–$27B; key risks include tariffs, currency volatility, and macro uncertainty from dynamic trade environment

Risk Factors

  • VIZIO FTC/NJ AG stipulated order active until 2037 requiring ongoing consumer data compliance; non-compliance risks penalties and regulatory action
  • Tariff environment materially impacted fiscal 2026 results; ~82% of US segment net sales exposed, with significant general merchandise sourced internationally
  • China PIPL/CAC data transfer approval expires August 2026; reapplication required or cross-border data access halted for Walmart China operations
  • AI-enabled agentic shopping platforms by competitors risk reducing store traffic and cross-selling opportunities as eCommerce share grows
  • OECD Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) now effective in multiple Walmart operating jurisdictions, requiring complex system and data changes with uncertain tax rate impact

Walmart FY2026 Key Financial Metrics
XBRL

Revenue

$706.4B

+4.7% YoY

Net Income

$21.9B

+12.6% YoY

Operating Margin

4.2%

-13bp YoY

Net Margin

3.1%

+22bp YoY

ROE

22.0%

+62bp YoY

Total Assets

$284.7B

+9.1% YoY

EPS (Diluted)

$2.73

+13.3% YoY

Operating Cash Flow

$41.6B

+14.1% YoY

Source: XBRL data from Walmart FY2026 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR. All figures in USD.

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