# Walmart Inc. (WMT): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Discount Stores
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Walmart Inc., established in 1945 and based in Bentonville, Arkansas, operates as a global retail powerhouse, having officially adopted its current name in February 2018, formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The company's diverse operations, encompassing retail, wholesale, and e-commerce, are managed across three primary divisions: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. Its extensive physical presence includes a variety of store formats such as supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, membership-only warehouse clubs (like Sam's Club), cash-and-carry outlets, and discount stores, pr...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $119.89 USD |
| Market Cap | $954.09B |
| P/E (TTM) | 42.36 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.83 |
| 52-Week Range | $98.88 – $135.16 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.82% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.82% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.98 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.99 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 53 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.3% / 9.2% / 6.2% / 4.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 35.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 56.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 35.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 58.3% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-11 | $0.2475 | 2027-01-04 |
| 2026-08-21 | $0.2475 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2026-05-08 | $0.2475 | 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-03-20 | $0.2475 | 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.2350 | 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.2350 | 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-05-09 | $0.2350 | 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-21 | $0.2350 | 2025-04-07 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.2075 | 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-08-16 | $0.2075 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-05-09 | $0.2075 | 2024-05-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.2075 | 2024-04-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Walmart Inc. do?

Walmart Inc. (WMT) operates in the Discount Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is WMT's market cap?

Walmart Inc. (WMT) has a market capitalization of approximately $954.09 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does WMT pay a dividend?

Yes, Walmart Inc. (WMT) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.82%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does WMT pay dividends?

Walmart Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.99 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is WMT's payout ratio?

Walmart Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is WMT a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Walmart Inc. (WMT) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wmt/peers

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