Walmart sees its revenue and profits rise, but also its costs

E-commerce and subscription services drove strong growth for U.S. market leader Walmart in the first quarter. However, there are also concerns, particularly about rising fuel costs that are weighing on margins.

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Walmart continued its growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027: revenue rose by 7.3% to $177.75 billion (€153.20 billion), driven by e-commerce and higher membership revenue. Particularly notable is the growth in online sales: +26%, already accounting for a quarter of total revenue.