Walmart's Q1: Profits Surge, Sales Climb

Walmart Reports Q1 2027 Earnings

Walmart Inc. is scheduled to report its fiscal first-quarter 2027 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 22, 2026, providing key insights into U.S. consumer spending trends. Analysts anticipate the retail giant will announce earnings per share (EPS) of 66 cents on revenue of $175 billion, according to consensus estimates compiled by LSEG.

The company's performance and forward-looking commentary are expected to offer a barometer for the broader U.S. economy, particularly concerning consumer resilience amid recent economic shifts.

These shifts include new geopolitical conflicts, rising gasoline prices, and a decline in consumer sentiment, which reached a record low in May. Investors will be observing whether higher-income shoppers continue to demonstrate spending resilience and how lower-income consumers are managing increased financial pressures.

Walmart's diversified revenue streams, including its advertising and marketplace businesses, are projected to help mitigate potential pressures from a shift towards lower-margin grocery sales over higher-margin discretionary goods. The company's ability to attract both lower and higher-income consumers positions it uniquely to reflect the overall health of consumer spending across various segments. The earnings call will commence at 8 AM ET.