Walmart said first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales grew stronger than expected, supported by higher transactions, e-commerce momentum, marketplace gains, and growth in advertising and membership revenue. The main offset was higher fuel costs, which weighed on operating income. Overall, the update points to solid underlying retail demand and improving mix, despite margin pressure from fuel.
Walmart said first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales grew stronger than expected, supported by higher transactions, e-commerce momentum, marketplace gains, and growth in advertising and membership revenue. The main offset was higher fuel costs, which weighed on operating income. Overall, the update points to solid underlying retail demand and improving mix, despite margin pressure from fuel.
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