Walmart, Inc. Company Profile
Walmart, Inc.
Wholesale and Retail/p>
- Type
Public
- Headquarters
The US
- Founded
1945
- Key Management
Mr.Doug McMillon(CEO)
- Revenue
~559,151(2021)
- Headcount
~2,300,000(2021)
- Website
Business Description
Walmart, Inc. is involved in the wholesale and retail business. It was founded in 1945 by Samuel Moore Walton, and James Lawrence Walton, and has its headquarters in Bentonville AR. The Company sells a variety of merchandise and services at low prices. The Company operates through three business segments: Walmart International, Walmart U.S.A., Sam’s Club, and Walmart International. Walmart U.S. operates as a retailer of consumer goods, Wal-Mar, under the Walmart, & Walmart Neighborhood Market brands and Walmart.com and other E-commerce platforms. Walmart International manages supermarkets and supercenters well as warehouse clubs, hypermarkets, and cash and carry.
Key Financials
Revenue (US$ Mn):
- US$ 5,59,151 Mn was the annual revenue generated by Walmart, Inc. in 2021
- Walmart, Inc.’s annual revenue for 2020 was US$ 5,23,964 Mn, a 1.86% increase from 2019
- From 2018’s annual revenues, Walmart, Inc. registered a 2.81% increase in 2019, amounting to US$ 5,14,405 Mn
- Total revenue of US$ 5,00,343 Mn was generated in 2018 by Walmart, Inc.
Operating Income (US$ Mn):
- Walmart, Inc.’s operating income for 2021 was US$ 22,548 Mn, a 9.63% increase from the 2020
- The operating income generated by Walmart, Inc. in 2020 was US$ 20,568 Mn
- At a 7.44% increase, Walmart, Inc.’s operating income of US$ 21,957 Mn was indexed in 2019
- Walmart, Inc. generated an operating income of US$ 20,437 Mn in 2018
Net Income (US$ Mn):
- Walmart, Inc.’s net income for 2021 was US$ 13,706 Mn, a -9.83% decrease from 2020
- The net income generated by Walmart, Inc. in 2020 was US$ 15,201 Mn
- At a -31.78% decrease from, Walmart, Inc.’s net income of US$ 7,179 Mn was indexed in 2019
- Walmart, Inc. generated a net income of US$ 10,523 Mn in 2018
Operating Margin %:
- 4% was the operating margin generated by Walmart, Inc. in 2021
- Walmart, Inc.’s operating margin for 2020 was 4%, a -9.3% decrease from 2019
- From 2018’s operating margins, Walmart, Inc. registered a 4.88% increase in 2019, amounting to 4%
- An operating margin of 4% was generated in 2018 by Walmart, Inc.
Gross Margin %:
- Walmart, Inc.’s gross margin for 2021 was 25%, a 0.4% increase from 2020
- The gross margin generated by Walmart, Inc. in 2020 was 25%
- At a -1.18% decrease, Walmart, Inc.’s gross margin of 25% was indexed in 2019
- Walmart, Inc. generated a gross margin of 25% in 2018
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Revenue Growth
The company can allocate sufficient funds to its future growth prospects due to strong revenue growth. The company’s FY2021 revenue was US$559,151 million, compared to US$523,964 in FY2020. This is an increase of 6.8%. The increase in comparable sales at Sam’s Club the USA and Walmart US contributed to the revenue growth. The increase in comparable sales from most international markets was also a factor in the revenue growth. This was due to increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s revenue grew 4.3% on a CAGR basis between 2019-2021.
Get this premium content
