Adjusted EPS Financial Overview
Gross profit rate
-41 bps
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Unfavorable product mix shifts as grocery and health & wellness, which have a lower
margin rate than general merchandise, increased nearly 360 bps as a portion of sales mix
• Partly offset by lower supply chain and freight costs
Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales
-65 bps
Aided by strong net sales growth
• Also, lapping last year's COVID-related wage expenses
Continued investment in associates; raised average wage to $17.50 per hour in February
Operating income
$5.0 billion, +11.7%
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⚫ Operating expense leverage and membership income growth, partially offset by a decline
in the gross profit rate
Inventory
-9.4%
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Better efficiency and merchandise flow; in-stock levels improved versus last year
Walmart U.S.
Store Remodels: 96
Pickup: >4,600 stores
Delivery from Store: >3,900View entire presentation