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WMT · NasdaqGS

Walmart Inc.

Discount Stores · United States

USD 106.73-0.1% daily changeQuote 2026-09-18 · USD
Market cap (USD)
US$849.37B
Trailing P/E
38.67x
Forward P/E
33.04x
Quarterly revenue growth
5.9%
Trailing net margin
3.0%
Indicated dividend yield
0.9%

Snapshot 2026-09-20 · Latest financial period 2026-07-31 · Yahoo Finance. Quotes may be delayed; reporting periods can differ.

Next earnings: 2026-11-19 (provider estimate, not issuer-confirmed).

Company background

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 as health and beauty aids, pet supplies, household chemicals, paper goods, and baby products; and fuel and other categories. In addition, it is involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, over-the-counter drugs, and protein and nutrition products; and home, hardlines, and seasonal items, including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, and mattresses. Further, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Additionally, it operates digital payment platforms; offers 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; and markets lines of merchandise under private and licensed brands. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Q2 FY2027

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WMT Stock Q2 FY2027: Walmart Earnings - Guidance Raised, Stock Down 9%

Published 2026-08-21

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MetricWMTWalmart Inc.Snapshot 2026-09-20Financial period: 2026-07-31TGTTarget CorporationSnapshot 2026-09-20Financial period: 2026-08-01
Market capMarket value, converted to USDUS$849.37BUS$71.87B
Forward P/EProvider forward earnings estimate33.04x16.57x
EV / EBITDAEnterprise value / trailing EBITDA20.80x9.97x
Revenue growthLatest quarter vs prior-year quarter5.9%5.3%
Operating marginLatest reported quarter3.5%6.0%
Free cash flow yieldTrailing cash flow / market cap0.8%4.8%
Net debt / EBITDANet debt / trailing EBITDA1.44x1.60x
Debt / equityTotal debt / positive book equity0.72x1.08x
Trailing P/ETrailing twelve-month earnings38.67x16.43x
Price / bookPrice / positive book equity per share9.01x4.03x
EV / salesEnterprise value / trailing revenue1.25x0.80x
Earnings growthLatest quarter vs prior-year quarter-9.1%100.5%
Gross marginTrailing twelve months24.8%28.4%
Net marginTrailing twelve months3.0%4.1%
Return on equityProvider trailing return; positive equity only22.3%26.4%
Free cash flow marginTrailing free cash flow / revenue1.0%3.2%
Dividend yieldIndicated annual dividend / price0.9%2.9%
Earnings payoutProvider trailing dividend payout35.0%47.3%
Current ratioCurrent assets / current liabilities0.77x0.99x
BetaProvider historical market sensitivity0.590.99

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Q2 FY20272026-08-21
Q1 FY20272026-05-22
Q1 2026

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