Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Walmart is the largest retailer in the world by revenue, running discount superstores, Sam’s Club warehouses and a fast-growing e-commerce and advertising business. Its scale lets it push everyday-low prices that keep customers coming back.
WMT annual filing snapshot
FY 2026 · filed Mar 13, 2026The latest complete annual figures Tradune found in Walmart Inc.’s Form 10-K. They describe the reported fiscal year, not a current valuation or forecast.
- Revenue
- $706.4B
- Net income
- $21.9B
- Operating cash flow
- $41.6B
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 10-K ↗. Figures are reported values from the same filing and may reflect a company’s fiscal calendar; they are not investment advice.
WMT at a glance
- Ticker
- WMT (NYSE)
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Discount Retail
- Headquarters
- Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
- Founded
- 1962
- CEO
- John Furner
- Dividend
- Yes
- Volatility
- Lower than the market
Does Walmart Inc. pay a dividend?
A Dividend King — Walmart has raised its dividend every year for over five decades. The yield is modest; the appeal is reliability and steady growth.
How risky is WMT?
Historically, Walmart Inc.'s share price has been lower than the market (a rough beta band of ~0.5–0.7 — a long-run tendency, not a live figure). The structural risks worth understanding:
- Razor-thin retail margins, so cost and wage inflation bite quickly.
- Intense competition from Amazon, Costco and other discounters.
- Large international exposure to currency and local-market risk.
- Execution risk as it invests heavily in e-commerce and automation.
What gives WMT its edge
Unmatched purchasing scale and a dense store-plus-distribution network that together make it very hard for rivals to match its prices and delivery reach.
What actually moves the stock
- US comparable-store sales and e-commerce growth.
- Operating margin and the newer, higher-margin advertising business.
- Grocery market share, its largest category.
Tracking WMT in a portfolio
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See recent WMT insider filings →Frequently asked about WMT
Does Walmart (WMT) pay a dividend?
Yes. Walmart is a "Dividend King," having increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years, though the yield itself is modest.
Why is Walmart considered a defensive stock?
It sells everyday essentials like groceries, so demand holds up relatively well in downturns — which is why its shares have historically been less volatile than the market.
Who is the CEO of Walmart?
John Furner, who became CEO on February 1, 2026, succeeding Doug McMillon.
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