compare the results of Wal-Mart for 2020 and 2019, and 2018 and perform the following analysis:

1. Prepare a Horizontal Analysis of the Income Statement.

Wal-Mart Annual Report Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions Increase or Decrease 2019 to 2020 Amount % Increase or Decreaso 2018 to 2019 Amount % 31-Jan-20 31-Jan-19 31-Jan-18 S 510.329 $ 519,926 $ 4,038 523964 4,076 514405 495.761 4,582 500343 394,605 108,791 20,568 385,301 107,147 21,957 373,396 106,510 20,437 Revenue: : Net sales Membership and other income Total revenues Costs and expenses: Cost of sales Operating selling, general and administrative expenses Operating income Interest: Deht Finance. capital lease and financing obligations Interest income Interest, net Loss on extinguishment of debt Other (gains) and losses Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Consolidated net income Consolidated net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart 2,262 337 (189) 2,410 1,975 371 (217) 2,129 1,978 352 (152) 2.178 3,136 (1,958) 20.116 4,915 15,201 (320) 14,881 $ 8,368 11,460 4,281 7,179 (509) 6,670 $ 15.123 4,600 10,523 (661) 9,862 $ Net income per common share: Basic net income per common share attributable to Walmart Diluted net income per common share attributable to Walmart $ 5.22 $ 5.19 2.28 $ 2.26 3.29 3.28 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basis Diluted 2,850 2,868.00 $ 2,929 2,945.00 $ 2,995 3.010.00 $ Dividends declared per common share S 2.12 $ 2.08 $ 2.04