Walmart’s E-Commerce Sales Rise 24% in Q2 as Company Raises Full-Year Outlook
Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce sales rose 24% year over year in the second quarter, with store delivery, fulfillment and its third-party marketplace contributing to revenue growth as the company raised its full-year outlook.
What are the key facts?
- 1U.S. e-commerce sales up 24%
- 2Total revenue of $187.9 billion
- 3Full-year outlook raised
What happened?
Walmart reported its second-quarter results, showing that its U.S. e-commerce business grew 24% year over year. The company said store delivery, order fulfillment and its third-party online marketplace business jointly drove growth in the e-commerce segment. During the same period, Walmart’s total revenue reached $187.9 billion, with e-commerce performance also becoming an important contributor to overall revenue growth.
Alongside the quarterly results, Walmart’s management raised its expectations for full-year sales and profit performance. The adjustment reflected the company’s assessment of its current operating performance, particularly online sales in the U.S. market, delivery services supported by its store network and marketplace operations involving third-party sellers. The company operates its retail business through coordination among stores, delivery and its online platform, with the relevant data disclosed in its second-quarter results.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Walmart’s online business continues to expand, with platform traffic, fulfillment and the third-party marketplace creating a more competitive environment for sellers. A common mistake is to focus only on sales growth while overlooking delivery performance and stable product availability, which can cause a store to fall behind competitors. Highest priority: This week, review inventory, fulfillment times and conversion data for key products in your Walmart store.