Wal-mart (WMT) Posts Q1 EPS of $1.03; U.S. Comps Rose 1.1%

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Walmart reports Q1 FY 16 EPS of $1.03

May 19, 2015 7:02 AM EDT

Q1 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.03, within guidance of $0.95 - $1.10. Currency negatively impacted EPS by approximately $0.03. Walmart U.S. 1.1% comp includes positive traffic for the second consecutive quarter. Customer experience scores improved in all formats. Customers benefited from lower gas prices. E-commerce sales globally increased approximately 17%. Consolidated operating income declined 8.3%, due to impacts from currency fluctuations... More