Walmart Inc (WMT)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2021	Jan 31, 2020
Receivables turnover		73.68	77.06	69.17	85.81	83.38
DSO	days	4.95	4.74	5.28	4.25	4.38

January 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 73.68
= 4.95

Based on the data provided for Walmart Inc's Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) over the past five years, there is a fluctuating trend in the company's collection period.

In the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, Walmart Inc's DSO stood at 4.95 days, showing a slight increase compared to the previous year's figure of 4.74 days. This suggests that it took Walmart Inc slightly longer to collect its accounts receivable in the most recent fiscal year.

Looking back at the trend, the DSO was higher at 5.28 days in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2022, compared to the current year. However, it was lower in the fiscal years ending January 31, 2021 and January 31, 2020, at 4.25 days and 4.38 days, respectively.

Overall, Walmart Inc's DSO has shown some variability over the past five years, with fluctuations in the collection period. It is essential for the company to manage its accounts receivable effectively to ensure timely collection and maintain healthy cash flow levels.