About Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Walmart Inc. is a Discount Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
WMT trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $120.72
- Market Cap
- $962.43B
- 52-Week High
- $134.69
- 52-Week Low
- $79.81
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
$1,000 Invested in Walmart Inc. (WMT)
How much would $1,000 invested in WMT be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in WMT 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Walmart Inc. (WMT) in 2025 would be worth $1,417 as of May 2026, representing a +41.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WMT 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Walmart Inc. (WMT) in 2023 would be worth $2,689 as of May 2026, representing a +168.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WMT 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Walmart Inc. (WMT) in 2021 would be worth $2,936 as of May 2026, representing a +193.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WMT 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Walmart Inc. (WMT) in 2016 would be worth $6,348 as of May 2026, representing a +534.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WMT at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Walmart Inc. (WMT) at IPO would be worth $10,493,094 as of May 2026, representing a +1049209.4% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 53+ years (643 months), Walmart Inc. (WMT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.80% with a median return of +1.37%. The stock had 385 positive months (60%) and 254 negative months (40%). The best month in WMT's history was July 1973 with a +58.7% return, while the worst was November 1973 at -34.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and December the weakest (-0.2%).
WMT's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1975 with a cumulative return of +128.3%, and the worst was 1973 at -60.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 54 years of trading history, Walmart Inc. (WMT) has delivered an average annual return of +24.83% with a median return of +13.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.01%. The stock posted gains in 42 years (78%) and losses in 12 years (22%).
WMT's best year was 1975 with a +177.85% gain, while the worst was 1973 at -61.23%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. WMT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 31 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +8.58% | $111.18 | $120.72 |
| 2025 | +24.49% | $89.31 | $111.18 |
| 2024 | +73.99% | $51.33 | $89.31 |
| 2023 | +12.88% | $45.47 | $51.33 |
| 2022 | -0.46% | $45.68 | $45.47 |
| 2021 | +1.97% | $44.80 | $45.68 |
| 2020 | +23.32% | $36.33 | $44.80 |
| 2019 | +30.16% | $27.91 | $36.33 |
| 2018 | -3.43% | $28.90 | $27.91 |
| 2017 | +46.56% | $19.72 | $28.90 |
| 2016 | +16.03% | $17.00 | $19.72 |
| 2015 | -26.64% | $23.17 | $17.00 |
| 2014 | +11.87% | $20.71 | $23.17 |
| 2013 | +18.16% | $17.52 | $20.71 |
| 2012 | +16.99% | $14.98 | $17.52 |
| 2011 | +13.84% | $13.16 | $14.98 |
| 2010 | +3.22% | $12.75 | $13.16 |
| 2009 | -2.58% | $13.09 | $12.75 |
| 2008 | +20.00% | $10.90 | $13.09 |
| 2007 | +4.89% | $10.40 | $10.90 |
| 2006 | +0.13% | $10.38 | $10.40 |
| 2005 | -10.30% | $11.57 | $10.38 |
| 2004 | +0.51% | $11.52 | $11.57 |
| 2003 | +5.73% | $10.89 | $11.52 |
| 2002 | -11.76% | $12.34 | $10.89 |
| 2001 | +8.95% | $11.33 | $12.34 |
| 2000 | -22.78% | $14.67 | $11.33 |
| 1999 | +70.45% | $8.61 | $14.67 |
| 1998 | +107.56% | $4.15 | $8.61 |
| 1997 | +74.72% | $2.37 | $4.15 |
| 1996 | +3.09% | $2.30 | $2.37 |
| 1995 | +5.55% | $2.18 | $2.30 |
| 1994 | -14.42% | $2.55 | $2.18 |
| 1993 | -21.52% | $3.25 | $2.55 |
| 1992 | +9.10% | $2.98 | $3.25 |
| 1991 | +95.37% | $1.52 | $2.98 |
| 1990 | +35.51% | $1.12 | $1.52 |
| 1989 | +43.82% | $0.78 | $1.12 |
| 1988 | +21.32% | $0.64 | $0.78 |
| 1987 | +12.29% | $0.57 | $0.64 |
| 1986 | +46.42% | $0.39 | $0.57 |
| 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 | +42.86% | $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 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WMT
What sector is WMT in? ▼
WMT operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Discount Stores industry.
How has WMT performed historically? ▼
Over 54 years of trading history, WMT has posted gains in 42 years (78% of the time). The best year was 1975 with a +177.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WMT? ▼
You can invest in WMT through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WMT.
Last updated: 3/24/2026