# Walmart reported fiscal first quarter 2027 earnings before the opening bell Thursday.

*business · news · 2026-05-21 · Artvoice*

## Key points

- Walmart's full-year revenue guidance of $731.1-$738.2B is $10-$17B below analyst consensus.
- Q2 adjusted EPS guidance of $0.72–$0.74 missed expectations of $0.75 despite a Q1 earnings beat.
- Elevated fuel costs from the 2026 US-Iran war are a key drag on Walmart’s operating income.
- Walmart maintained its February guidance despite beating Q1, signaling ongoing caution about future quarters.
- E-commerce sales grew 26% globally, far outpacing Walmart’s overall company growth rate.

**Companies:** Walmart
**Countries:** United States

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