Walmart Sets 121% Corporate Bonus, Delivers Q4 Beat and $1 Trillion Valuation
Walmart will pay U.S. corporate employees 121% of eligible annual bonuses next month, exceeding the 100% target for the third consecutive year and nearing last year’s 122% payout. The retail giant also reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.74 on $190.7 billion revenue, drove 27% e-commerce growth and reached a $1 trillion market value.
1. Bonus Payout Exceeds Targets
Walmart will distribute 121% of eligible annual bonuses to its U.S. corporate workforce next month, surpassing the 100% target for a third straight year and almost matching last year’s 122% payout. Individual and company performance can push bonuses up to 125%.
2. Fourth-Quarter Financial Performance
In Q4, Walmart generated adjusted earnings of $0.74 per share and $190.7 billion in revenue, topping consensus estimates. The U.S. segment saw 4.6% comp sales growth excluding fuel, while global e-commerce sales jumped 24%.
3. Market Value Hits $1 Trillion
The company’s market capitalization reached $1 trillion this month, marking a milestone as John Furner takes the helm as CEO. Investments in AI, low-price strategy and fast-delivery services underpinned this valuation breakthrough.
4. Fiscal 2027 Outlook Under Consensus
Walmart projected fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.75–$2.85 and revenue of $731.1–$738.2 billion, both below Wall Street forecasts. First-quarter guidance forecasts adjusted EPS of $0.63–$0.65 and sales of $169.7–$171.4 billion.