Key facts, as of
As of October 11, 2026, Walmart Inc. (WMT) trades at $111.35, up 9.4% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $98.88 to $135.16; the price is 17.6% below that high. It is 17.6% below its all-time high of $135.16, reached in May 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +410.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 5.8% below its 200-day average of $118.17, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 22.2% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 40.1 and a dividend yield of 0.89%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Walmart Inc. (WMT) stock analysis", 2026-10-11. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/wmt
Where it trades today
trading 34% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 17.6% below its all-time high of $135.16, reached in May 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +410.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- WMT trades at 40.1x earnings, well above the consumer defensive average of 21.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 22.2%, above the sector norm of 18.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- WMT is in a bullish short-term regime and only 17.6% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- WMT is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer defensive than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in WMT.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for WMT come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for WMT. Last refresh: Oct 11, 2026, 10:54 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What Walmart Inc. does
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, ecommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club U.S. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; and ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites. It offers grocery items, including dry grocery, snacks, dairy, meat, produce, deli and bakery, frozen foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as consumables, such…
Employees
2,100,000
Industry
Discount Stores
Headquarters
Bentonville, United States
What analysts expect
WMT carries a buy consensus from 40 analysts, with an average price target of $126.78 versus $111.35 today (+13.9%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
WMT generated $735.84B in trailing revenue (5.9% year over year), with a 3.0% net margin, and $7.13B of free cash flow, against $63.56B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $713.16B | $177.77B | $29.82B | $21.89B | $2.74 | $14.92B |
| 2025 | $680.99B | $169.23B | $29.35B | $19.44B | $2.42 | $12.66B |
| 2024 | $648.13B | $157.98B | $27.01B | $15.51B | $1.92 | $15.12B |
| 2023 | $611.29B | $147.57B | $20.43B | $11.68B | $1.43 | $11.98B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
WMT is in 11 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLP: 10.8% of the fund, holding #1 of 33.
Famous investors who hold it
WMT is in the latest 13F of 2 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Bill Gates (Gates Foundation Trust) holds the most of it: 2.76% of the portfolio, position #7 of 24, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
WMT beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Back above its 50-day average, still under the long-term trend.
recovering- Price is 2.6% above its 50-day average and 5.8% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-07-24 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 61 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $116.99 (+5.1%), the nearest floor $109.83 (-1.4%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is WMT a good investment in 2026?
Walmart Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 40.1, with medium volatility (22.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.
What is the risk level of WMT?
Based on 30-day volatility of 22.2%, WMT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.58 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does WMT pay dividends?
Yes, Walmart Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.89%.
How far is WMT from its all-time high?
Walmart Inc. is 17.6% below its all-time high of $135.16, reached in May 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +410.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold WMT?
11 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Walmart Inc.. The largest weights: XLP (10.8%), QQQ (2.18%), QQQM (2.12%), VIG (1.96%) and VTV (1.67%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 1, 2026.
How much of VOO is WMT?
0.69%, as of August 31, 2026: WMT is holding #19 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $6.95 in Walmart Inc..
Which famous investors own WMT?
Bill Gates (2.76% of Gates Foundation Trust's 13F) and Ray Dalio (0.12% of Bridgewater Associates's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for WMT?
The average analyst price target for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is $126.78 based on 40 analyst estimates, about 13.9% above the current price of $111.35. The published range runs from $81.00 to $155.00.
How much revenue does WMT generate?
Walmart Inc. reported $735.84B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 5.9% year over year. Net margin sits at 3.0%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare WMT with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.