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Financial Results

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Wal-Mart Reports Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today reported its sales and earnings for the quarter ended April 30, 2008.

Thursday, May 08, 2008
Wal-Mart Reports April Sales

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reported net sales for the four- and 13-week periods ending May 2, 2008, and May 4, 2007, respectively, as follows (dollars in billions).

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Health Care

Monday, May 05, 2008
Wal-Mart Launches Phase Three of $4 Prescription Program

While health care costs continue to be a top concern for consumers, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is furthering its efforts to help customers save money by driving down prescription medication costs and providing ongoing savings through its pharmacy offerings.

Friday, May 02, 2008
Advisory for Analysts, Investors and Journalists

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will hold a conference call for media, analysts and investors to make a major health announcement.

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Associate Benefits

Thursday, May 01, 2008
Wal-Mart Shares Nearly $1.2 Billion in Profit-Sharing and 401(K) Contributions, Stock Purchase And Merchandise Discounts with U.S. Hourly Associates Last Year

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT) announced today that it is sharing almost $1.2 billion with its U.S. hourly associates through profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions, stock purchase plan and associate merchandise discounts for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
2008 Open Enrollment Data Shows That 92.7 Percent Of Wal-Mart Associates Now Have Health Coverage

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT) announced today that the number of associates who now have health care coverage through its new associate-tailored plans for 2008 or another source has significantly increased from 90.4 percent to 92.7 percent, and the number of uninsured associates decreased by more than 20 percent, compared to one year ago.

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Charitable Giving

Friday, May 02, 2008
Wal-Mart's Children's Miracle Network Campaign Gets Off the Ground in Little Rock

For many sick and injured children, the only place to get the specialized medical care they need is at a children’s hospital.

Thursday, May 01, 2008
Wal-Mart Helps More Than 8,000 Students Pay for College

Paying for college can be a financial burden on students and their families.

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