Current Liabilities

Accrued Expenses

Walmart Accrued Expenses decreased by 11.7% to $27.53B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2027May 29, 2026

How to read this metric

A steady balance is normal, but a rapid increase could indicate rising operational costs or delays in vendor invoicing.

Detailed definition

This represents liabilities for expenses that have been incurred but not yet invoiced or paid, such as utilities, profes...

Peer comparison

Standard current liability found in almost all corporate balance sheets.

Metric ID: accrued_expenses

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q1 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$26.09B$31.19B$27.53B
QoQ Change+19.6%-11.7%
YoY Change+5.5%
Range$26.09B$31.19B
Avg YoY Growth+5.5%
Median YoY Growth+5.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walmart 's accrued expenses?
Walmart (WMT) reported accrued expenses of $27.53B in Q1 2026.
What does accrued expenses mean?
Expenses the company has incurred but has not yet received a bill for or paid.