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
- $123.51
- Market Cap
- $982.90B
- 52-Week High
- $135.16
- 52-Week Low
- $98.88
- 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 $1,218 as of November 2026, representing a +21.8% 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 $2,364 as of November 2026, representing a +136.4% 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 $2,629 as of November 2026, representing a +162.9% 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 $6,407 as of November 2026, representing a +540.7% 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 $10,781,847 as of November 2026, representing a +1078084.7% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 54+ years (650 months), Walmart Inc. (WMT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.79% with a median return of +1.35%. The stock had 387 positive months (60%) and 259 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 +24.88% with a median return of +13.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.06%. 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 32 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +11.57% | $110.71 | $123.51 |
| 2025 | +24.49% | $88.93 | $110.71 |
| 2024 | +73.99% | $51.11 | $88.93 |
| 2023 | +12.88% | $45.28 | $51.11 |
| 2022 | -0.46% | $45.49 | $45.28 |
| 2021 | +1.97% | $44.61 | $45.49 |
| 2020 | +23.32% | $36.17 | $44.61 |
| 2019 | +30.16% | $27.79 | $36.17 |
| 2018 | -3.43% | $28.78 | $27.79 |
| 2017 | +46.56% | $19.64 | $28.78 |
| 2016 | +16.03% | $16.92 | $19.64 |
| 2015 | -26.64% | $23.07 | $16.92 |
| 2014 | +11.87% | $20.62 | $23.07 |
| 2013 | +18.16% | $17.45 | $20.62 |
| 2012 | +16.99% | $14.92 | $17.45 |
| 2011 | +13.84% | $13.10 | $14.92 |
| 2010 | +3.22% | $12.69 | $13.10 |
| 2009 | -2.58% | $13.03 | $12.69 |
| 2008 | +20.00% | $10.86 | $13.03 |
| 2007 | +4.89% | $10.35 | $10.86 |
| 2006 | +0.13% | $10.34 | $10.35 |
| 2005 | -10.30% | $11.52 | $10.34 |
| 2004 | +0.51% | $11.47 | $11.52 |
| 2003 | +5.73% | $10.84 | $11.47 |
| 2002 | -11.76% | $12.29 | $10.84 |
| 2001 | +8.95% | $11.28 | $12.29 |
| 2000 | -22.78% | $14.61 | $11.28 |
| 1999 | +70.45% | $8.57 | $14.61 |
| 1998 | +107.56% | $4.13 | $8.57 |
| 1997 | +74.72% | $2.36 | $4.13 |
| 1996 | +3.09% | $2.29 | $2.36 |
| 1995 | +5.55% | $2.17 | $2.29 |
| 1994 | -14.42% | $2.54 | $2.17 |
| 1993 | -21.52% | $3.23 | $2.54 |
| 1992 | +9.10% | $2.96 | $3.23 |
| 1991 | +95.37% | $1.52 | $2.96 |
| 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 | +42.87% | $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 |
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: 11/1/2026