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Flipkart Ads powers Walmart’s Q2 advertising growth as India lifts international profit
Flipkart Ads helped drive Walmart’s Q2 advertising growth, while Walmart cited India as an operating-income driver. Flipkart plans food delivery, a Bengaluru pilot of premium grocery label Pykd via Minutes, and has deferred IPO and pre-IPO funding to prioritize profitability.
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Reported figures
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| Walmart global advertising business grew | 38% |
|---|---|
| Walmart International net sales were $35.2 billion, up 12.8% year-on-year from | $31.2 billion |
| Constant-currency sales rose 7.9% to | $33.7 billion |
| Walmart International ecommerce sales rose | 19% |
| Flipkart's proposed pre-IPO funding round was | $2-2.5 billion |
Also in the report
- Walmart advertising business grew 20% in Q2 FY27, led by Flipkart Ads
- Operating income grew 28.8%, driven primarily by China and India
- Q3 growth faces a headwind of over 100 basis points due to Flipkart Big Billion Days shifting from Q3 to Q4
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