WMT - Walmart - Stock Price & Dividends

Exchange: USA Stocks • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9311421039

Grocery, Electronics, Apparel, HomeGoods, Pharmacy, FinancialServices

Walmart Inc. is a multinational retail corporation that operates a wide range of retail formats, including physical stores and eCommerce platforms, across the globe. The company is structured into three main segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. Each segment operates a variety of store formats, including supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, and discount stores, under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands.

Walmart's retail operations offer a vast array of products, including grocery and consumables, such as fresh produce, meat, dairy products, and packaged foods. The company also sells health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care products, baby care items, pet supplies, and other consumable items. In addition, Walmart offers fuel, tobacco, and other categories of products.

The company's health and wellness products include pharmacy services, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products. Walmart also offers a wide range of home and apparel products, including home improvement items, outdoor living products, gardening supplies, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools, and power equipment, among others.

Walmart's eCommerce operations include various websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and PhonePe, as well as mobile commerce applications. The company offers a wide range of products through these digital channels, including consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards.

In addition to its retail operations, Walmart offers various financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. The company also operates digital payment platforms.

Walmart has a strong private brand program, with lines of merchandise under brands such as Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company's private brands offer customers a range of products at competitive prices.

Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 by Sam Walton and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company has undergone significant changes and expansions over the years, including its name change from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Today, Walmart is one of the world's largest retailers, with a strong presence in the global retail market.

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WMT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 569,644m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Discount Stores
GiC SubIndustry Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail
TER 0.00%
IPO / Inception 1972-08-25

WMT Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 81.1
Fundamental 50.1
Dividend 50.8
Rel. Performance vs Sector 1.61
Analysts 4.40/5
Fair Price Momentum 72.90 USD
Fair Price DCF 47.49 USD

WMT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.14%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.29%
Dividends CAGR 5y 1.46%
Payout Consistency 97.8%

WMT Growth Ratios

Growth 12m 32.31%
Growth Correlation 12m 68%
Growth Correlation 3m 85%
CAGR 5y 14.96%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 2.60
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.58
Alpha vs SP500 12m 22.08
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly 0.31
ValueRay RSI 42.79
Volatility GJR Garch 1y 14.18%
Price / SMA 50 3.29%
Price / SMA 200 18.55%
Current Volume 16784.1k
Average Volume 20d 13055.6k

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What is the price of WMT stocks?
As of July 27, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 69.78 with a total of 16,784,127 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.37%, over one month by +2.18%, over three months by +15.99% and over the past year by +32.35%.
What are the forecast for WMT stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WMT Walmart will be worth about 79.6 in July 2025. The stock is currently trading at 69.78. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +14.03%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 73 4.61
Analysts Target Price 70.2 0.64
ValueRay Target Price 79.6 14.0

The History of Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc., founded by Sam Walton in 1962, has grown from a single discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, into the world's largest retailer. The company was built on the principle of selling products at lower prices to increase sales volume, a philosophy that has fueled its expansion both within the United States and internationally. Officially incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in 1969, the company has consistently emphasized the importance of customer satisfaction, a wide range of products, and everyday low prices.

Core and Side Businesses

At its core, Walmart continues to operate as a chain of retail supercenters, discount department stores, and grocery stores. The company's success in retail is complemented by its e-commerce platform, which has been significantly expanded in recent years to compete with online retail giants.

Beyond its main retail operations, Walmart has diversified into several side businesses. These include Walmart Financial Services offering money transfers, prepaid cards, and other financial services. Another notable venture is its membership-only retail warehouse clubs under the name Sam's Club. Furthermore, Walmart has stepped into the healthcare sector with Walmart Health centers, providing a range of medical services.

Current Market Status

As of 2023, Walmart holds a significant presence not only in the United States but also internationally, operating in various countries under different names. The company has consistently ranked at the top of the Fortune 500 list, underscoring its impact and influence in the global retail market. Despite facing stiff competition from e-commerce platforms and changing consumer behaviors, Walmart continues to adapt, leaning into digital transformation and sustainability initiatives to maintain its market leader status.

Financially, Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) showcases a strong performance with steady growth in revenue and expansion of its online and physical stores. The company's investment in technology and logistics has also positioned it well to meet the future demands of retail, indicating that Walmart is set on preserving its place at the forefront of the retail industry.