Walmart Third Quarter Earnings Per Share Exceeds Guidance and First Call Consensus

Walmart Third Quarter Earnings Per Share Exceeds Guidance and First Call
Consensus
- Q3 EPS of $0.84 Exceeds First Call Consensus of $0.81

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
(NYSE: WMT) today reported diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 of $0.84, exceeding the
company's guidance of $0.78 to $0.82. Walmart earned $0.77 per share from
continuing operations in the third quarter last year.

Net sales for the third quarter were $98.667 billion, an increase of 1.1
percent from $97.619 billion in the third quarter last year. On a constant
currency basis (which assumes currency exchange rates remained the same as the
prior year), net sales for the third quarter would have been $2.617 billion
higher, increasing 3.8 percent to approximately $101.284 billion. Income from
continuing operations increased to $3.246 billion from $3.033 billion in the
same period last year, on a reported basis.

"Walmart's record third quarter earnings of 84 cents per share exceeded our
guidance and were well above First Call consensus," said Mike Duke, Walmart
president and chief executive officer. "Increased productivity and improved
inventory management led to a better customer experience and contributed to
our strong financial performance.

"The sales environment continued to be difficult this quarter, but customer
traffic is up throughout the company. We gained market share, especially in
the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico, as customers around the
globe continued to count on Walmart for quality and low prices," Duke said.
"During the recession of the last two years, we delivered year-over-year sales
and EPS growth on a constant currency basis.

"We are encouraged by both our traffic and market share gains across the
company," he added. "Few companies have the momentum or opportunity that
Walmart has around the world."

The company continues to generate strong free cash flow - nearly $3.6 billion
through the first three quarters of fiscal year 2010. A reconciliation of
free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) to net cash provided by operating
activities is included at the end of this release.

Net Sales
Net sales were as follows (dollars in billions):

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
------------------------- ---------------------------
Percent Percent
2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
---- ---- ----- ---- ---- ------
Net Sales:
Walmart U.S. $61.807 $61.075 1.2% $187.260 $184.055 1.7%
International 25.307 24.905 1.6% 70.535 74.089 -4.8%
Sam's Club 11.553 11.639 -0.7% 34.425 35.063 -1.8%
------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ----
Total Company $98.667 $97.619 1.1% $292.220 $293.207 -0.3%

Reported International sales for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2009 were
reduced by $2.617 billion as a result of the effect of currency exchange
rates. On a constant currency basis, International sales increased 12.1
percent to $27.924 billion in the third quarter, compared to the same quarter
last year.

Segment Operating Income
Segment operating income was as follows (dollars in billions):

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
------------------------- --------------------------
Percent Percent
2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
---- ---- ------- ---- ---- -------
Segment Operating
Income:
Walmart U.S. $4.525 $4.232 6.9% $13.890 $13.219 5.1%
International 1.119 1.182 -5.3% 3.142 3.450 -8.9%
Sam's Club 0.395 0.374 5.6% 1.207 1.208 -0.1%

Reported International operating income for the three months ended Oct. 31,
2009 was reduced by $172 million because of the effect of currency exchange
rates. On a constant currency basis, International operating income increased
9.2 percent to $1.291 billion in the third quarter, compared to the prior
year's third quarter.

Comparable Store Sales
The company reports U.S. comparable store sales in this earnings release based
on its 13-week retail calendar periods ended Oct. 30, 2009 and Oct. 31, 2008,
as follows:

Without Fuel With Fuel Fuel Impact
------------ --------- -----------
13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended
10/30/09 10/31/08 10/30/09 10/31/08 10/30/09 10/31/08
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Walmart U.S. -0.5% 2.2% -0.5% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0%
Sam's Club 0.1% 4.1% -1.9% 6.3% -2.0% 2.2%
--- --- ---- --- ---- ---
Total U.S. -0.4% 2.5% -0.8% 2.9% -0.4% 0.4%

Without Fuel With Fuel Fuel Impact
------------ --------- -----------
39 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended
10/30/09 10/31/08 10/30/09 10/31/08 10/30/09 10/31/08
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Walmart U.S. 0.5% 2.9% 0.5% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0%
Sam's Club 1.6% 3.7% -2.3% 6.5% -3.9% 2.8%
--- --- ---- --- ---- ---
Total U.S. 0.6% 3.0% 0.0% 3.4% -0.6% 0.4%

Data in the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this news
release are based on the calendar quarters ended Oct. 31, 2009 and 2008.

Operating Segments Review
During the third quarter, Walmart U.S. delivered very strong operating
performance, fueled by productivity initiatives and efficient inventory
management. Operating income increased 6.9 percent on a sales increase of 1.2
percent. Comparable store sales were below expectations, but continued
increases in customer traffic and market share gains, especially in grocery
and health and wellness, underscore the strength of the underlying business.

Walmart U.S. expects comparable store sales during the 13-week period from
Sat., Oct. 31, 2009 through Fri., Jan. 29, 2010 to be flat, plus or minus one
percent - as compared to the 2.4 percent comp for the same period last year.
The company will report this comparable store sales result when it reports
fourth quarter earnings on Feb. 18, 2010.

During the third quarter, Sam's Club upgraded and added memberships, driven by
its eValues program. Gross margin increased from improved margin mix. Sam's
also improved operating profits and expense management. Comparable club sales
were within its guidance, due to strong performance in food, consumables and
health and beauty aids.

Sam's Club expects comparable club sales during the fourth quarter 13-week
period to be approximately flat, plus or minus one percent, and also will
report its comparable club sales result on Feb. 18, 2010.

International remains Walmart's fastest-growing segment, with strong sales
performances in the United Kingdom, Mexico and Brazil. Including the Chilean
acquisition, sales increased 12.1 percent and operating income increased 9.2
percent, both on a constant currency basis. Price leadership and strong
underlying operating performance continue to drive market share gains in every
major market.

Earnings Guidance
"We continue to operate in a very challenging economy and remain dedicated to
provide the lowest prices to our customers around the world," said Tom
Schoewe, Walmart executive vice president and chief financial officer. "We
believe Walmart is positioned better than any other retailer to succeed with
customers this holiday season.

"Based on our view of the business, we expect diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 to be between
$1.08 and $1.12," Schoewe said. "As a result, we are raising the range of our
guidance for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the
full fiscal year to $3.57 to $3.61, from $3.50 to $3.60."

Notes
After adoption of a new accounting standard, Walmart has made modifications to
its financial statement presentation for minority interests (now referred to
as "noncontrolling interests") in its majority-owned subsidiaries. These
changes are reflected in Walmart's third quarter condensed consolidated
financial statements included in this release. As a result, all references to
income from continuing operations or earnings per share from continuing
operations in this release refer to income from continuing operations
attributable to Walmart, or diluted income per share from continuing
operations attributable to Walmart, respectively.

In addition to these changes, beginning Feb. 1, 2009, the company changed the
classification of certain revenue and expense items within the financial
statements. These changes are reflected in the third quarter condensed
consolidated statements of income for all periods presented and did not have
an impact on the company's consolidated operating or net income.

After this earnings release has been furnished to the SEC, a pre-recorded call
offering additional comments on the quarter will be available to all
investors. Callers may listen to this call by dialing 800-778-6902, or
585-219-6420 outside the U.S. and Canada. Information included in this
release, including reconciliations, and the pre-recorded phone call is
available in the investor information area on the company's Web site at
www.walmartstores.com/investors.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200
million times per week at more than 8,000 retail units under 53 different
banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2009 sales of $401 billion, Walmart
employs more than 2.1 million associates worldwide. A leader in
sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart
ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine's 2009 Most Admired Companies
survey. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting
www.walmartstores.com. Online merchandise sales are available at
www.walmart.com and www.samsclub.com.

This release contains statements as to Walmart management's forecasts of the
company's earnings per share for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year to end
January 31, 2010 and the comparable store sales of each of the Walmart U.S.
and Sam's Club segments of the company for the 13-week period from October 31,
2009 through January 29, 2010, and management's expectation regarding
Walmart's position to succeed with customers during the holiday season that
the company believes are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These
statements are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements provided by that act. These statements can be
identified by the use of the word or phrase "expect," "expects," "guidance"
and "believe," in the statements. These forward-looking statements are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, domestically and
internationally, including general economic conditions, the cost of goods,
competitive pressures, geopolitical events and conditions, levels of
unemployment, levels of consumer disposable income, changes in laws and
regulations, consumer credit availability, inflation, deflation, consumer
spending patterns and debt levels, currency exchange rate fluctuations, trade
restrictions, changes in tariff and freight rates, changes in the costs of
gasoline, diesel fuel, other energy, transportation, utilities, labor and
health care, accident costs, casualty and other insurance costs, interest rate
fluctuations, financial and capital market conditions, developments in
litigation to which the company is a party, weather conditions, damage to the
company's facilities from natural disasters, regulatory matters and other
risks. The company discusses certain of these factors more fully in its
additional filings with the SEC, including its last annual report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC, and this release should be read in conjunction with that
annual report on Form 10-K, together with all of the company's other filings,
including current reports on Form 8-K, made with the SEC through the date of
this release. The company urges you to consider all of these risks,
uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking
statements contained in this release. As a result of these matters, changes
in facts, assumptions not being realized or other circumstances, the company's
actual results may differ materially from the expected results discussed in
the forward-looking statements contained in this release. The forward-looking
statements made in this release are made only as of the date of this release,
and the company undertakes no obligation to update them to reflect subsequent
events or circumstances.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
(Amounts in millions except
per share data) 2009 2008 2009 2008
--------------- ---- ---- ---- ----
Revenues:
Net sales $98,667 $97,619 $292,220 $293,207
Membership and other income 744 726 2,343 2,420
----------------------------- --- --- ----- -----
99,411 98,345 294,563 295,627

Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 73,805 73,621 219,346 222,111
Operating, selling, general
and administrative
expenses 20,013 19,432 58,525 57,095
---------- ------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income 5,593 5,292 16,692 16,421
---------------- ----- ----- ------ ------
Interest:
Debt 442 464 1,337 1,402
Capital leases 68 73 206 222
Interest income (35) (81) (128) (216)
----------------- --- --- ---- ----
Interest, net 475 456 1,415 1,408
--------------- --- --- ----- -----

Income from continuing
operations before income
taxes 5,118 4,836 15,277 15,013

Provision for income taxes 1,758 1,690 5,214 5,186
-------------------------- ----- ----- ----- -----
Income from continuing
operations 3,360 3,146 10,063 9,827
(Loss) income from
discontinued operations,
net of tax (7) 105 (22) 146
----------- -- --- --- ---
Consolidated net income 3,353 3,251 10,041 9,973
Less consolidated net
income attributable to
noncontrolling interest (114) (113) (338) (365)
------------------------ ---- ---- ---- ----
Consolidated net income
attributable to Walmart $3,239 $3,138 $9,703 $9,608
------------------------ ------ ------ ------ ------

Income from continuing
operations attributable to
Walmart:
Income from continuing
operations $3,360 $3,146 $10,063 $9,827
Less consolidated net
income attributable to
noncontrolling interest (114) (113) (338) (365)
------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ----
Income from continuing
operations attributable to
Walmart $3,246 $3,033 $9,725 $9,462
-------- ------ ------ ------ ------

Basic net income per common
share:
Basic income per share from
continuing operations
attributable to Walmart $0.84 $0.77 $2.50 $2.40
Basic income per share from
discontinued operations
attributable to Walmart - 0.03 - 0.04
------------------------- --- ---- --- ----
Basic net income per share
attributable to Walmart $0.84 $0.80 $2.50 $2.44
------------------------- ----- ----- ----- -----

Diluted net income per
common share:
Diluted income per share
from continuing operations
attributable to Walmart $0.84 $0.77 $2.50 $2.39
Diluted income (loss) per
share from discontinued
operations
attributable to Walmart - 0.03 (0.01) 0.04
-------------------------- --- ---- ----- ----
Diluted net income per
share attributable to
Walmart $0.84 $0.80 $2.49 $2.43
---------- ----- ----- ----- -----

Weighted-average number of
common shares:
Basic 3,851 3,931 3,887 3,944
Diluted 3,861 3,944 3,897 3,956

Dividends declared per
common share $- $- $1.09 $0.95

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

SUBJECT TO
RECLASSIFICATION
October 31, January 31,
------------------ -----------
(Amounts in millions) 2009 2008 2009
-------------------- ---- ---- ----
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash
equivalents $6,003 $5,920 $7,275
Receivables 3,776 3,250 3,905
Inventories 38,775 40,416 34,511
Prepaid expenses and
other 3,249 3,245 3,063
Current assets of
discontinued operations 145 262 195
------------------------ --- --- ---
Total current assets 51,948 53,093 48,949

Property and equipment,
at cost:
Property and equipment,
at cost 135,152 125,173 125,820
Less accumulated
depreciation (36,716) (31,467) (32,964)
--------------- ------- ------- -------
Property and equipment,
net 98,436 93,706 92,856

Property under capital
lease:
Property under capital
lease 5,618 5,420 5,341
Less accumulated
amortization (2,833) (2,581) (2,544)
--------------- ------ ------ ------
Property under capital
lease, net 2,785 2,839 2,797

Goodwill 16,162 15,416 15,260
Other assets and
deferred charges 3,603 2,789 3,567
----------------- ----- ----- -----
Total assets $172,934 $167,843 $163,429
---------------- -------- -------- --------

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Commercial paper and
other short-term
borrowings $5,239 $7,932 $1,506
Accounts payable 30,920 30,782 28,849
Dividends payable 1,021 993 -
Accrued liabilities 16,638 15,343 18,112
Accrued income taxes 810 355 677
Long-term debt due
within one year 4,169 4,753 5,848
Obligations under capital
leases due within one
year 344 314 315
Current liabilities of
discontinued operations 38 152 83
-------------------------- --- --- ---
Total current
liabilities 59,179 60,624 55,390

Long-term debt 34,394 30,803 31,349
Long-term obligations
under capital leases 3,207 3,268 3,200
Deferred income taxes
and other 6,202 5,575 6,014
Redeemable
noncontrolling interest 310 - 397

Commitments and contingencies

Equity:
Common stock and capital
in excess of par value 4,134 4,219 4,313
Retained earnings 64,105 59,809 63,660
Accumulated other
comprehensive (loss)
income (551) 1,511 (2,688)
------- ---- ----- ------
Total Walmart
shareholders' equity 67,688 65,539 65,285
------------------------- ------ ------ ------
Noncontrolling interest 1,954 2,034 1,794
----------------------- ----- ----- -----
Total equity 69,642 67,573 67,079
---------------- ------ ------ ------
Total liabilities and
equity $172,934 $167,843 $163,429
----------- -------- -------- --------

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION
Nine Months Ended
October 31,
-------------
(Amounts in millions) 2009 2008
---- ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income $10,041 $9,973
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax 22 (146)
-------------------------------------------------------- --- ----
Income from continuing operations 10,063 9,827
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing
operations to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 5,255 5,054
Other 225 637
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of
effects of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable 540 394
Increase in inventories (3,415) (5,655)
Increase in accounts payable 1,028 914
Decrease in accrued liabilities (1,256) (745)
------------------------------------- ------ ----
Net cash provided by operating activities 12,440 10,426

Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment (8,885) (8,174)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 265 779
Proceeds from disposal of certain international
operations, net - 838
Investment in international operations, net of cash
acquired - (74)
Other investing activities (41) (166)
---------------------------- --- ----
Net cash used in investing activities (8,661) (6,797)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in commercial paper and other short-term
borrowings, net 3,475 2,949
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 5,465 5,568
Payment of long-term debt (4,799) (5,064)
Dividends paid (3,179) (2,814)
Purchase of Company stock (5,105) (3,521)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest (456) -
Other financing activities (327) (165)
---------------------------- ---- ----
Net cash used in financing activities (4,926) (3,047)

Effect of exchange rates on cash (125) (231)
-------------------------------- ---- ----
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,272) 351
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year (1) 7,275 5,569
-------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $6,003 $5,920
------------------------------------------ ------ ------

(1) Includes cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations of $77
million at January 31, 2008.

Free Cash Flow

We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities in a
period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period. We
generated positive free cash flow of $3.6 billion and $2.3 billion for the
nine months ended October 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in
our free cash flow is primarily the result of improved inventory management.

Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC's
rules. Management believes, however, that free cash flow is an important
financial measure for use in evaluating the company's financial performance,
which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business
operations. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than
as a substitute for, income from continuing operations as a measure of our
performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our
liquidity.

Additionally, our definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not
represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures due to
the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt
service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business
acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as
a measure that provides supplemental information to our entire statement of
cash flows.

Although other companies report their free cash flow, numerous methods may
exist for calculating a company's free cash flow. As a result, the method
used by our management to calculate free cash flow may differ from the methods
other companies use to calculate their free cash flow. We urge you to
understand the methods used by another company to calculate its free cash flow
before comparing our free cash flow to that of such other company.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP
financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, a GAAP
measure, which we believe to be the GAAP financial measure most directly
comparable to free cash flow, for the nine months ended October 31, 2009 and
2008, as well as information regarding net cash used in investing activities
and net cash used in financing activities in those periods.

Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in millions) October 31, 2009 October 31, 2008
---------------- ----------------

Net cash provided by operating activities $12,440 $10,426
Payments for property and equipment (8,885) (8,174)
------ ------
Free cash flow $3,555 $2,252
====== ======

Net cash used in investing activities $(8,661) $(6,797)

Net cash used in financing activities $(4,926) $(3,047)

SOURCE Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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