WMT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

WMT has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 1.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.15%
Payout Ratio 36.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.40%
Consistency Lifetime 88.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.98%
Payout FCF 50.3%
Streak Years 46
Dividend Rating 62.81%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 41.2%
Total Return 5y: 189.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 12,695 M 8.74% 17.4%
AD 41,040 M 3.52% 9.57%
ACI 9,102 M 3.11% 4.55%
KR 44,079 M 1.98% 6.02%
SYY 39,435 M 2.81% 3.85%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CA 12,695 M 24.4% 95.4%
PSMT 4,536 M 15.8% 92.3%
CASY 26,385 M 11.8% 98.0%
COST 434,837 M 13.3% 43.5%
MARR 535 M 14.4% 94.7%

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Target
 4.49% Yield

WMT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-12-11 2026-12-11 2027-01-04 Quarterly 0.2475 0% N/A
2026-08-21 2026-08-21 2026-09-08 Quarterly 0.2475 0% N/A
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-05-26 Quarterly 0.2475 -0.2% N/A
2026-03-20 2026-03-20 2026-04-06 Quarterly 0.248 5.5% 0.21%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2026-01-05 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.2%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.23%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-27 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.24%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-07 Quarterly 0.235 13% 0.28%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-06 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.22%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.29%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-28 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.35%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.208 -63.5% 0.34%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.37%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-05 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.35%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.38%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.57 1.8% 0.41%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.38%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.43%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.36%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.56 1.8% 0.39%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.4%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-07 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.37%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.39%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.55 1.9% N/A
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.54 1.9% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-04 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.52 2% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-05 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-05 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.51 2% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.5 2% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-06 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-03 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A

WMT Dividend FAQ

Walmart Inc. (WMT) operates as a global retailer, integrating physical stores and e-commerce platforms. The companys business model encompasses diverse retail formats, including supercenters, discount stores, and membership-based warehouse clubs, a common strategy in the consumer staples merchandise retail sector to capture various customer segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of WMT?

As of March 2026, WMT`s dividend yield is 1.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.70 USD by the current share price of 122.89.

Does WMT pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, WMT paid a dividend of 1.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-12-11 and the payout was 0.2475 USD.

How often does WMT pay dividends?

WMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WMT has issued 7 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-12-11.

WMT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WMT for the next payments are between 0.261 (+5.5%) and 0.263 (+6.3%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.43%.

Will WMT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-12-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Walmart Common Stock (WMT) is 2026-05-08.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WMT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Walmart Common Stock (WMT) is 2026-05-08.

What is the Dividend Growth of WMT?

WMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.40% per year.
Strong growth: WMT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WMT?

WMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.98%. If you bought WMT's shares at 42.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WMT?

WMT Payout Consistency is 88.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Walmart Common Stock has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WMT have a good Dividend Yield?

WMT`s 1.15% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WMT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMT is 36.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WMT?

WMT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.81%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WMT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WMT's Outstanding Shares?

Walmart Common Stock's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WMT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 26, 2024 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 13,474,272,000
1986 13,531,200,000 +0.42%
1987 13,544,736,000 +0.1%
1988 13,571,304,000 +0.2%
1989 13,962,000,000 +2.88%
1990 12,120,000,000 -13.19%
1991 13,245,000,000 +9.28%
1992 13,134,000,000 -0.84%
1993 12,967,500,000 -1.27%
1994 13,869,130,400 +6.95%
1995 13,776,000,000 -0.67%
1996 13,764,000,000 -0.09%
1997 13,578,000,000 -1.35%
1998 13,479,000,000 -0.73%
1999 13,425,000,000 -0.4%
2000 13,461,000,000 +0.27%
2001 13,443,000,000 -0.13%
2002 13,302,000,000 -1.05%
2003 13,116,000,000 -1.4%
2004 12,747,000,000 -2.81%
2005 12,507,000,000 -1.88%
2006 12,519,000,000 +0.1%
2007 12,168,000,000 -2.8%
2008 11,832,000,000 -2.76%
2009 11,583,000,000 -2.1%
2010 10,893,000,000 -5.96%
2011 10,374,000,000 -4.76%
2012 10,137,000,000 -2.28%
2013 9,813,000,000 -3.2%
2014 9,720,000,000 -0.95%
2015 9,657,000,000 -0.65%
2016 9,300,000,000 -3.7%
2017 8,988,000,000 -3.35%
2018 8,823,000,000 -1.84%
2019 8,583,000,000 -2.72%
2020 8,547,000,000 -0.42%
2021 8,391,000,000 -1.83%
2022 8,133,000,000 -3.07%
2023 8,109,000,000 -0.3%
2024 8,082,000,000 -0.33%
2025 8,011,000,000 -0.88%
2026 8,009,000,000 -0.02%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-23 02:15