Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2009. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of $99,411 million, operating income of $5,593 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes of $5,118 million and income from continuing operations attributable to the company of $3,246 million or $0.84 per diluted share against revenues of $98,345 million, operating income of $5,292 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes of $4,836 million and income from continuing operations attributable to the company of $3,033 million or $0.77 per diluted share for the same period last year. For the nine months, the company reported revenues of $294,563 million, operating income of $16,692 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes of $15,277 million and income from continuing operations attributable to the company of $9,725 million or $2.50 per diluted share against revenues of $295,627 million, operating income of $16,421 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes of $15,013 million and income from continuing operations attributable to the company of $9,462 million or $2.40 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $12,440 million against $10,426 million last year. Payments for property and equipment were $8,885 million against $8,174 million last year. The company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 to be between $1.08 and $1.12. As a result, the company is raising the range of guidance for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full fiscal year to $3.57 to $3.61, from $3.50 to $3.60.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced the opening of a new store in Zion Crossroads, Virginia. The new Zion Crossroads Walmart will employ approximately 250 associates. The layout of the store is easy to navigate, which will save customers time as they shop for everyday necessities.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Based on its view of the business the company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 to be between a $1.08 and a $1.12 per share.