About Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) has been publicly traded since 1972, making it a 54-year-old public company. It operates in the Discount Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Bentonville, United States and employs approximately 2,100,000 people. With a market capitalization of $1.0 trillion, WMT is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $126.50
- Market Cap
- $1.01T
- 52-Week High
- $134.69
- 52-Week Low
- $79.81
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +13.54% | $111.41 | $126.50 |
| 2025 | +24.49% | $89.49 | $111.41 |
| 2024 | +73.99% | $51.44 | $89.49 |
| 2023 | +12.88% | $45.57 | $51.44 |
| 2022 | -0.46% | $45.78 | $45.57 |
| 2021 | +1.97% | $44.89 | $45.78 |
| 2020 | +23.32% | $36.40 | $44.89 |
| 2019 | +30.16% | $27.97 | $36.40 |
| 2018 | -3.43% | $28.96 | $27.97 |
| 2017 | +46.56% | $19.76 | $28.96 |
| 2016 | +16.03% | $17.03 | $19.76 |
| 2015 | -26.64% | $23.21 | $17.03 |
| 2014 | +11.87% | $20.75 | $23.21 |
| 2013 | +18.16% | $17.56 | $20.75 |
| 2012 | +16.99% | $15.01 | $17.56 |
| 2011 | +13.84% | $13.19 | $15.01 |
| 2010 | +3.22% | $12.77 | $13.19 |
| 2009 | -2.58% | $13.11 | $12.77 |
| 2008 | +20.00% | $10.93 | $13.11 |
| 2007 | +4.89% | $10.42 | $10.93 |
| 2006 | +0.13% | $10.40 | $10.42 |
| 2005 | -10.30% | $11.60 | $10.40 |
| 2004 | +0.51% | $11.54 | $11.60 |
| 2003 | +5.73% | $10.91 | $11.54 |
| 2002 | -11.76% | $12.37 | $10.91 |
| 2001 | +8.95% | $11.35 | $12.37 |
| 2000 | -22.78% | $14.70 | $11.35 |
| 1999 | +70.45% | $8.63 | $14.70 |
| 1998 | +107.56% | $4.16 | $8.63 |
| 1997 | +74.72% | $2.38 | $4.16 |
| 1996 | +3.09% | $2.31 | $2.38 |
| 1995 | +5.55% | $2.19 | $2.31 |
| 1994 | -14.42% | $2.55 | $2.19 |
| 1993 | -21.52% | $3.25 | $2.55 |
| 1992 | +9.10% | $2.98 | $3.25 |
| 1991 | +95.37% | $1.53 | $2.98 |
| 1990 | +35.51% | $1.13 | $1.53 |
| 1989 | +43.82% | $0.78 | $1.13 |
| 1988 | +21.32% | $0.65 | $0.78 |
| 1987 | +12.29% | $0.58 | $0.65 |
| 1986 | +46.42% | $0.39 | $0.58 |
| 1985 | +69.23% | $0.23 | $0.39 |
| 1984 | -2.36% | $0.24 | $0.23 |
| 1983 | +57.01% | $0.15 | $0.24 |
| 1982 | +136.19% | $0.06 | $0.15 |
| 1981 | +42.87% | $0.04 | $0.06 |
| 1980 | +84.12% | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1979 | +47.67% | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 1978 | +13.47% | $0.01 | $0.02 |
| 1977 | +31.97% | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 1976 | +18.77% | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 1975 | +177.85% | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| 1974 | -28.54% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1973 | -61.23% | $0.01 | $0.00 |
Valuation
WMT currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 46.3, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 38.5 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 10.1. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.4.
Dividends
Walmart Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.78%. This translates to $0.99 per share annually. The payout ratio of 34% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
WMT has a beta of 0.66, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $79.81 to $134.69, and it currently trades near its 52-week high.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 41 analyst opinions, WMT has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target of $135.90 suggests 7.4% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Walmart Inc. do? ▼
Walmart Inc. is a Discount Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Bentonville, United States.
What sector is WMT in? ▼
WMT operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Discount Stores industry.
When did WMT go public? ▼
Walmart Inc. went public in 1972, making it a 54-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in WMT 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in WMT five years ago would be worth approximately $3,151 today, representing a 215.1% return.
Does WMT pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Walmart Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.78%, which is $0.99 per share annually.
What is WMT's market cap? ▼
Walmart Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.0 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is WMT's P/E ratio? ▼
WMT has a trailing P/E ratio of 46.3 and a forward P/E of 38.5, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is WMT a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 41 opinions, WMT has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target is $135.9.
Last updated: 3/14/2026