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WMT Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

WMT's dividend history, current yield (1.5%), dividend growth rate (2.9%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail).

Yield 12m 1.50%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.36
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.93%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.39%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.70%
Payout Ratio 35.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 6
Payout Consistency 87.4%
Total Return 12m: 43.04%
Total Return 5y: 157.68%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TGT 44,219 M 3.93% 4.29%
PSMT 3,286 M 1.89% 3.54%
WMT 794,889 M 1.50% 3.70%
DG 24,974 M 2.43% 1.34%
COST 446,701 M 0.50% 1.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PSMT 3,286 M 25.3% 94.1%
TGT 44,219 M 10.6% 100%
DG 24,974 M 11.0% 95.1%
WMT 794,889 M 2.93% 87.4%
COST 446,701 M -18.8% 38.4%

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WMT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2026-01-05 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
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 9.5% 0.34%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.12%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-05 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.12%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.13%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.19 1.8% 0.14%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.1867 0% 0.13%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.1867 0% 0.14%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.1867 0% 0.12%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.1867 1.8% 0.13%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.1833 0% 0.13%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-07 Quarterly 0.1833 0% 0.12%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.1833 0% 0.13%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.1833 1.9% 0.14%
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.12%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.14%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.18 1.9% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.1767 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.1767 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.1767 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.1767 1.9% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.1733 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.1733 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-04 Quarterly 0.1733 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.1733 2% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.17 2% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.1667 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.1667 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.1667 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.1667 0% N/A

WMT Dividend FAQ

Does WMT pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, WMT paid a dividend of 1.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.235 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of WMT?

As of June 2025, WMT`s dividend yield is 1.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.36 USD by the current share price of 94.44.

How often does WMT pay dividends?

WMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WMT has issued 6 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WMT?

The next ex-dividend date for Walmart (WMT) is 2025-08-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of WMT?

WMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.93% 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 3.70%. If you bought WMT's shares at 36.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WMT?

WMT Payout Consistency is 87.4%. 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 has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WMT have a good Dividend Yield?

WMT`s 1.50% 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 35.2%. 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 56.39%. 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`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.82% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Walmart ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2024-02-26 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
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 8,051,000,000 -0.38%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.