Walmex stock faces margin pressure despite digital growth
Published on 11/09/2026 at 14:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDigital growth meets profit pressure
- Third-quarter revenue rose 3.0 percent, while net profit fell 6.1 percent.
- Mexico e-commerce net sales increased 15.8 percent, led by store-fulfilled sales.
- Management reaffirmed its 2026 constant-currency sales-growth outlook.
Walmart de México y Centroamérica reported stronger sales but weaker earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. ESM Magazine reported on November 2 that consolidated revenue reached MXN 248.8 billion, up 3.0 percent from a year earlier and 3.6 percent at constant exchange rates.
Profitability did not keep pace with sales. The Rio Times reported that third-quarter net profit fell 6.1 percent to MXN 11.03 billion from MXN 11.75 billion a year earlier. Operating profit declined 1.8 percent to MXN 18.68 billion, while higher taxes and operating expenses absorbed much of the sales growth.
Digital sales offset weaker margins
Mexico remained the main earnings base, generating revenue of MXN 206.76 billion, an increase of 3.1 percent. Same-store sales rose 1.7 percent as the average ticket increased 1.6 percent and customer traffic stabilized after nine quarters of declines, according to The Rio Times.
Digital commerce was the clearest growth engine. Mexico e-commerce net sales advanced 15.8 percent, while store-fulfilled sales increased 20.8 percent. Marketplace value rose 12.2 percent and total online merchandise value increased 14.8 percent.
The expansion came at a cost. General expenses rose 5.7 percent to MXN 43.29 billion, or 17.4 percent of revenue compared with 17.0 percent a year earlier. Walmex said the spending was directed mainly to new stores, online sales, technology and employee benefits, partly offset by productivity measures.
Consolidated EBITDA increased 0.4 percent to MXN 25.37 billion, but the margin narrowed by 30 basis points to 10.2 percent. Gross margin held at 24.7 percent as higher-margin commerce solutions offset investments aimed at improving price competitiveness.
Guidance keeps execution in focus
Walmex reaffirmed its 2026 forecast for consolidated sales growth of 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent at constant exchange rates. Management also expects the EBITDA margin to finish slightly below the prior year's level, leaving cost control and productivity central to the next reporting cycle.
For the first nine months, revenue reached MXN 744.8 billion, up 2.2 percent, while net profit declined 1.7 percent to MXN 34.68 billion. Management said it was encouraged by early signs but not satisfied with the breadth of performance, highlighting the need for more consistent execution across the business.
Walmex stock traded at 2.60 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 14:02 CET on Monday, November 9, 2026. The quote was supplied by the real-time quote of Walmex stock.
Walmart de México y Centroamérica
- ISIN: MX01WA000038
- Ticker: WALMEX.MX
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 2.60 euros, Monday, November 9, 2026, 14:02 CET
- Third-quarter revenue: MXN 248.8 billion, up 3.0 percent year over year
- Third-quarter net profit: MXN 11.03 billion, down 6.1 percent year over year
- 2026 sales outlook: 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent growth at constant exchange rates
Mexico's retail and consumer backdrop remains important for Walmex's store traffic, pricing and digital expansion. See Current market reports for broader market developments.
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