Walmart Inc. (WMT)
NASDAQ: WMTConsumer DefensiveDiscount StoresUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 108.00 -0.15%
WMT stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $860.75B
- P/E (TTM)
- 38.35
- Forward P/E
- 33.54
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.82
- Dividend yield
- 0.89% ($0.965)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 21, 2026
- 52-week range
- 98.88 – 135.16
- Day range
- 107.40 – 108.80
- Volume / Avg
- 15.88M / 23.68M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 7.96B
- Next earnings
- Nov 19, 2026
52-week range
WMT stock today
Shares of Walmart (WMT) finished higher on Oct 7 at $108.16, a gain of 0.90% or $0.96 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, WMT sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $98.88 to $135.16: 20.0% below the high, set on May 19, 2026 and 9.4% above the low. WMT is down 2.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 4.9%.
At 38.4x trailing earnings, Walmart trades above the peer-group median of 19.3x. Its forward P/E of 33.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Walmart's next earnings report is expected on Nov 19, 2026. Walmart pays an annual dividend of $0.965 per share, a 0.89% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Walmart
Company profileWalmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, ecommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club U.S.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- CEO
- Mr. John R. Furner
- Headquarters
- Bentonville, AR
- Employees
- 2,100,000
- Website
- stock.walmart.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Walmart generated $713.16 billion in revenue, up 4.7% from fiscal 2025, its 10th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $21.89 billion (+12.6% year over year), for a net margin of 3.1% versus a median of 2.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 24.9% (up from 24.9%) and operating margin 4.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $713.16B | $680.99B | $648.13B | $611.29B | $572.75B |
| Growth | +4.73% | +5.07% | +6.03% | +6.73% | +2.43% |
| Net income | $21.89B | $19.44B | $15.51B | $11.68B | $13.67B |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.73 | $2.41 | $1.91 | $1.42 | $1.62 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (43 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$126.78+17.22%
- Strong buy 10
- Buy 27
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 19, 2026
- Last reported (Q2 2027)
- Aug 28, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.80 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.965
- Dividend yield
- 0.89%
- Last payment
- $0.248
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 21, 2026
WMT news
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- Meta's Muse AI: Good or Bad for E-Commerce? Shopify and Amazon Are Taking Opposite Approaches.NasdaqAMZN, WMT, META, SHOP
Walmart peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation | 942.25 | +0.70% | $417.67B | vs WMT |
| TGTTarget Corporation | 150.92 | -2.21% | $68.56B | vs WMT |
| DGDollar General Corporation | 122.14 | -0.92% | $26.95B | vs WMT |
| DLTRDollar Tree Inc. | 116.30 | +0.09% | $21.82B | vs WMT |
| BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. | 95.90 | +0.29% | $12.11B | vs WMT |
| TBBBBBB Foods Inc. Class A | 53.01 | -2.27% | $6.39B | vs WMT |
| PSMTPriceSmart Inc. | 169.72 | -1.33% | $5.24B | vs WMT |
| OLLIOllie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. | 86.13 | -1.85% | $5.12B | vs WMT |
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Walmart stock FAQ
What is Walmart's stock price today?
WMT last traded at $108.16 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.90% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Walmart pay a dividend?
Yes. Walmart pays $0.965 per share annually, a 0.89% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.248 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 21, 2026.
When is Walmart's next earnings date?
Walmart is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
What is WMT's P/E ratio?
WMT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 38.35 and a forward P/E of 33.54, compared with a median of 19.3 for its closest peers.
Is Walmart in the S&P 500?
Yes. Walmart (WMT) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Walmart's CEO?
Mr. John R. Furner is the chief executive officer of Walmart Inc., which has about 2,100,000 employees.
Has WMT ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent WMT stock split was a 3-for-1 split on Feb 26, 2024, one of 10 splits on record.