Over the last two days, we gathered with members of the investment community to share why we believe there's no company better poised to succeed in the next generation of retail. We highlighted the ways Walmart is uniquely positioned to grow by serving our customers, members, associates, suppliers and shareholders.
We are excited to share what we are doing at Walmart and how we are changing as a company. We're executing our strategy to improve how we serve our customers and members, while changing the shape of our business model and driving higher returns.
I believe we’re going to be an increasingly successful company over time. We’ll earn more business due to a combination of our purpose, our culture and how we use technology to put our unique assets to work.
As I look around the world, I don’t see another company like Walmart. Our purpose, strategy and strengthened financial future are aligned. We’ve got the right business model design, and we’re executing against it. We're positioned well digitally, not just physically. We’ll be where the customers are. We can improve return on investment even as we invest in our future.
Nothing about the current environment impacts our confidence in our business or our strategy.
We’re clear on the short list of things that we want to keep and strengthen, like our purpose and culture, but we are wired for change on the rest.
We’re an “and” company: People and tech. Stores and eCommerce. Innovation and execution.
We like our position, and we like our plan. We wouldn’t trade with anyone.

Doug McMillon
President & CEO, Walmart
We are driving growth by improving customer and member experiences
People are choosing us because we’re even more relevant in their lives. We’ve positioned ourselves to serve people how they want to be served, and we’re in a set of businesses with a lot of headroom.
We are creating shareholder value by strengthening our business model
We can invest in lower prices, invest in our associates and invest in technology while growing profit faster than sales, strengthening cash flows and delivering higher returns for shareholders.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the company’s website following the event, including transcripts and presentations for download. The Investment Community Meeting press release can be found on the company’s newsroom.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
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